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Sentri Homes
2.9(
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Carpentry Framing - Install

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

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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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B and B Construction
4.5(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

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B&B Construction is proud to be serving the area with expert services, and your satisfaction as our ultimate goal. With over 20 years of experience in our area of expertise, you can rest assured that your project will receive the high quality craftsmanship that only experience can bring. Call on us today, you will be glad you did!

Lovely porch
lovely porch
full process, turned out great
in progress
Disablity ramp

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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CMS-Handyman, LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Install

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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CMS-Handyman L.L.C. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel
Interior Remodel

+62

Response time2 days
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Barnes Builds
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Willis's Home Repair, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Columbia, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Love the outcome and the details and the precision. The job was above my expectations. Every board cut perfectly and aligned with precise measurements. Would highly recommend!"
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Porch
Modern porch
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Response time1 day
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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. 

Bow windows need support because they are large and extend out from the exterior wall of the home. Bow windows may extend 1 foot to several feet from the outside of the home, so you’ll need to provide additional support to handle this weight. A window contractor will be able to provide the proper amount of support for your new bow window.

A-frame homes are on the smaller side. While there’s no set square footage amount it has to be, it will usually come in around 1,000 square feet or smaller.

Professionals charge between $60 and $95 per hour to install ornamental porch columns. The amount of time they need varies based on the condition of the porch, whether they need to remove old columns, and if there is any damage to your porch's structure. This cost can increase if more issues come up during the installation process.

Yes, a 2x6 should hold a porch swing and safely support the load. A smaller joist runs the risk of it not offering enough support for the swing. If you have a joist smaller than 2x6, add additional bolstering support.

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