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A & R Elite Demolition & Renovation LLC
5.0(
42
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Belle Rose, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by a great company & contractor.! Alvin & his crew were very professional and friendly. He went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied. And he is vey reasonably priced! Definitely would hire him again!"
Remove Floor Plywood Decking and Install New Floors
Plumbing Project
Full Interior and Exterior Remodel
Remove Floor Plywood Decking and Install New Floors
Plumbing Project

+114

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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B&H Construction
4.3(
42
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Belle Rose, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very pleased with the great job they did. Mr. Chaulsett came on time and discussed what I needed repaired. He was very through and knowledgeable about each problem and even found some issues that I was not aware of. His crew were extremely courteous, polite and worked very hard each day to complete the projects. I would recommend this company to any who wish to have a professional job well done."
New roof
New roof
New roof
New roof
Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
RANDY KEY CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
4.9(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Belle Rose, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

"Great! From beginning to end, Randy and his crew were on time, great communicators, and expertly skilled. We were informed every step of the way and part of every decision. Randy’s advice was always well reasoned and helpful. Our project was not only completed on time but also on budget. We could not be more pleased with the experience and the results."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Belle Rose, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
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The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

There are approximately 5.33 board feet in a 2x4. You can use the board foot calculator in this article to easily find the answer. A 2x4 is 2 inches of thickness by 4 inches of width, so you need to find the length, with 8 feet being the most common. You’d use the calculator here to multiply 2 times 4 times 8, and then divide by 12, arriving at a total of 5.33 board feet. 

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