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Crown Home Improvement LLC
5.0(
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Crown home improvement got the project done quickly and did a fantastic job. They built the wheelchair ramp just the way we wanted it. It was to provide access to our 5th wheel travel trailer and it needed to be built so that it could be moved when we wanted to travel with the trailer"
Ramp
Ramp
Response time4 hrs
Response rate99%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Civil Lining Industries, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the moment they arrived they made sure I and my family were comfortable and informed of the processes of the project. I will be calling them again in January to do a bedroom addition to my home."
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair
Bathroom Floor Repair

+16

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D&R Fence
5.0(
4
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was giving D&R fencings info and recommendation from my realtor and was quick to quick them. I scheduled a consult and that was done quickly. I received the estimate for the job not long after consult and when I decided to go ahead with the project they started after a few days. The craftsmanship is amazing and a very high quality. They are also great at communicating and answering any questions you may have. Highly recommend"
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Fences
Fences

+21

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Sentri Homes
2.3(
21
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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AP Sheetrocking Company
3.4(
6
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Serving Central, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent work, prompt and very professional and courteous . Would highly recommend if you need Sheetrock or painting some. I tried to make all the ratings 5 stars but it wouldnâ t let me do but 4.5 We will definitely be using this service in the future"
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Begin by analyzing the blueprints and gathering the proper materials before framing a house. With the prep stages behind you, begin by framing the floor of a house on the newly set foundation. Exterior and interior walls come next, along with rough openings for doors and windows. Contractors will then add ceiling and roof rafters to finish things off. 

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

It’s best to use two screws to secure deck boards into every joist. Securing the boards to every joist makes the deck more structurally sound, while using two screws on the outer sides of the boards can help prevent warping and cupping.

Joists do distribute their load to beams, but they don’t sit on top of the beams. Instead, home builders nail or screw the joists directly to the beams such that the end of the joist butts up against the edge of the beam. Beams can sit on other beams for support, but you’ll never see a joist sitting on top of a beam or another joist.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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