Niagara Residential Framing

Why Choose Newfound Construction?

We’re not just builders; we’re your Niagara neighbours, invested in the strength and beauty of our community. Travis and Rebecka Delaney, the owners of Newfound Construction, are dedicated to providing exceptional framing services with a focus on quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. When you choose us for your Niagara residential framing needs, you’re choosing:

• Deep Niagara Expertise: We know Niagara. We understand the specific building codes, common architectural styles, and the weather patterns that impact framing in our region. Our local knowledge ensures your framing is not only structurally sound but also perfectly adapted to the unique Niagara environment.

• Unwavering Commitment to Structural Integrity: We don't compromise on quality. We believe in using the best materials, employing highly skilled framing carpenters, and adhering to the strictest building standards. Your home's frame will be strong, straight, and built to last for generations.

• Personalized Approach to Every Project: Every home is unique, and we treat each framing project with individualized attention. We take the time to understand your architectural plans, your specific needs, and your timeline to ensure the framing is executed flawlessly and according to your vision. We're not about shortcuts; we're about crafting strong and precise frameworks.

• Transparent and Proactive Communication: From the initial blueprint review to the final framing inspection, we keep you informed and involved. We believe in clear communication, honest assessments, and addressing any questions or concerns promptly. You'll be kept in the loop every step of the framing process.

• A Smooth and Reliable Framing Phase: Framing is a critical stage in the construction process, and delays or errors can have significant downstream effects. We pride ourselves on our efficient project management, reliable scheduling, and commitment to completing your framing project on time and within budget, minimizing stress and keeping your build on track.

We know you have choices when it comes to framing contractors in Niagara. That’s why we strive to be the premier choice – by offering superior framing quality, exceptional service, and a truly collaborative and positive building experience for every Niagara homeowner and builder we work with.

Residential Framing Services We Offer

From cozy bungalows to sprawling custom estates, Newfound Construction offers a full spectrum of Niagara residential framing services to meet diverse project needs:

New Home Framing: Building from the Ground Up in Niagara

Starting from a bare foundation, we bring your architectural blueprints to life, creating the structural skeleton of your new Niagara home.

• Custom Home Framing: Dreaming of a truly unique home in Niagara? We specialize in framing custom homes of all sizes and complexities. We work closely with architects and homeowners to ensure every detail of the framing aligns perfectly with the design vision, creating a truly bespoke structure.

• Production Home Framing: For larger-scale residential developments or subdivisions in Niagara, we provide efficient and reliable production home framing services. We understand the importance of speed and consistency in production building, while maintaining high quality and code compliance across multiple units.

• Prefabricated Wall Panel Erection: Utilizing prefabricated wall panels can accelerate the framing process and improve precision. We are experienced in the efficient and accurate erection of prefabricated wall panels, ensuring seamless integration and structural integrity.

• Timber Framing (Decorative Elements): For homes incorporating exposed timber framing elements for aesthetic appeal, we offer specialized timber framing services. We work with traditional and modern timber framing techniques to create stunning and structurally sound timber accents within your Niagara home.

• Complex Roof Framing: From simple gable roofs to intricate hip and valley roof systems, our framing carpenters are skilled in handling all types of roof framing challenges. We ensure precise roof framing for optimal structural support, weather protection, and aesthetic integration with your home design.

Home Additions & Renovations Framing: Expanding and Transforming Niagara Homes

Whether you're adding a new room, expanding your living space, or undertaking a major home renovation in Niagara, framing is often a key component.

• Room Additions Framing: Expanding your home with a new bedroom, bathroom, or living area requires precise framing to seamlessly integrate the new space with the existing structure. We expertly frame room additions, ensuring structural compatibility and a smooth transition.

• Second Story Additions Framing: Adding a second story to your Niagara home is a significant undertaking that demands meticulous framing. We have the expertise to handle the complexities of second-story additions, ensuring structural stability and code compliance while minimizing disruption to the existing home.

• Garage Framing (Attached & Detached): Building a new garage, whether attached or detached, requires proper framing for walls, roof, and door openings. We provide comprehensive garage framing services for Niagara homeowners, ensuring structural soundness and functionality.

• Basement Framing (Interior Walls & Finishing): Finishing a basement often involves framing interior walls to create rooms and define spaces. We provide accurate and code-compliant basement framing services, transforming unfinished basements into comfortable and functional living areas.

• Structural Modifications & Repairs Framing: If your Niagara home requires structural modifications or repairs due to age, damage, or design changes, we offer expert framing services to reinforce and restore structural integrity. This could include repairing or replacing load-bearing walls, beams, or posts.

Framing for Decks & Porches: Extending Outdoor Living Spaces

While we offer dedicated deck building services, we also provide the essential framing for decks and porches as part of larger residential projects in Niagara.

• Deck Framing (Substructure): The unseen but critical substructure of a deck relies on strong and properly installed framing. We provide expert deck framing services, ensuring a solid and level foundation for your outdoor living space.

• Porch Framing (Roofs & Supports): Building a covered porch or veranda requires precise framing for the roof structure and support posts. We handle porch framing with attention to detail, ensuring both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.

Framing Materials: Choosing the Right Lumber for Your Niagara Home

The lumber you choose for your home's framing significantly impacts its strength, stability, and environmental footprint. We work with a range of quality framing materials and can guide you to the best choice for your Niagara residential project:

• Dimensional Lumber (Spruce, Pine, Fir - SPF): The most common and cost-effective framing material, SPF lumber is readily available and suitable for most residential framing applications in Niagara. We use properly graded and kiln-dried SPF lumber to ensure strength, stability, and minimize shrinkage.

• Engineered Wood Products (LVL, PSL, I-Joists): For areas requiring increased strength, longer spans, or improved dimensional stability, engineered wood products offer superior performance compared to dimensional lumber. Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL), Parallel Strand Lumber (PSL), and I-Joists provide consistent quality and reduce the risk of warping or twisting. We often recommend engineered wood for beams, headers, and floor joists in Niagara homes.

• Steel Framing (Light Gauge Steel): In certain applications, light gauge steel framing can be a durable and fire-resistant alternative to wood framing. While less common in residential construction, steel framing can be advantageous in specific designs or for certain building code requirements in Niagara. We have experience with steel framing and can discuss its suitability for your project.

We will discuss the pros and cons of each framing material with you, considering your budget, design requirements, structural needs, and environmental preferences to help you make informed decisions for your Niagara home framing project.

Residential Framing Process

We follow a well-defined and professional framing process to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and quality in every Niagara residential framing project:

• Blueprint Review & Consultation: It all starts with understanding your plans. Call us at 289-273-9395 for a free estimate and we’ll schedule a detailed consultation to review your architectural blueprints, discuss your project goals, and identify any specific framing requirements or challenges. We will provide expert input and answer any questions you may have about the framing process. We will then provide you with a comprehensive, no-obligation free estimate for your framing project.

• Material Procurement & Staging: Once you approve the estimate, we will procure high-quality framing lumber and materials from trusted suppliers in Niagara. We ensure timely delivery and proper staging of materials on your job site to minimize delays and maintain an organized work area.

• Layout & Foundation Checks: Before commencing framing, we meticulously layout the wall lines, verify foundation dimensions and squareness, and ensure the foundation is ready to receive framing. Accuracy at this stage is crucial for the entire framing process and the subsequent phases of construction.

• Wall Framing & Erection: Our skilled framing carpenters will begin constructing wall frames according to the blueprints, ensuring precise measurements, proper nailing patterns, and accurate placement of studs, headers, and window/door openings. We prioritize straight walls and plumb installations for optimal structural performance. We then carefully erect the framed walls, bracing them securely.

• Floor Framing & Sheathing: For multi-story homes or raised foundations, we expertly frame floor systems, ensuring level and structurally sound subfloors. We install appropriate subfloor sheathing for a solid and stable base for flooring.

• Roof Framing & Sheathing: Roof framing is a critical phase, and our team is experienced in all types of roof systems. We meticulously frame rafters or trusses according to the design, ensuring proper pitch, overhangs, and structural support. We install roof sheathing to create a solid deck for roofing materials.

• Framing Inspection & Walkthrough: Upon completion of the framing, we conduct a thorough self-inspection to ensure compliance with building codes and our own stringent quality standards. We welcome independent inspections and will walk through the completed framing with you or your building inspector, addressing any questions or observations.

Ready for the Next Phase! With the framing complete and inspected, your Niagara residential project is now ready for the next crucial stages – electrical, plumbing, insulation, and finishing! You can be confident that your home is built on a strong and reliable framework, thanks to Newfound Construction, your trusted Niagara residential framing contractor.

Ready to Build Your Niagara Dream Home on a Solid Frame?

Don't compromise on the foundation of your dream home. Contact Newfound Construction, your experienced and reliable Niagara residential framing contractor, today! Call us at 289-273-9395 for a free estimate. Let’s discuss your new home build, addition, or renovation project and ensure it starts with a strong, precisely built frame that will last for generations. We're eager to be your framing partner in creating beautiful and enduring homes in Niagara!