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Avatar for Hanks Construction Services, LLC
Hanks Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"I really appreciate the way Mr. Hanks handled everything from the beginning when he took time out of his schedule to come out to location to give estimate, which was really good. He done a really good job removing the burnt house structure, slab, and driveway. He even leveled the ground beautifully. It is some of the best work I've ever seen."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
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Morales Painting
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would like to thank and congratulate you on the excellent work you did. Your dedication, commitment, and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and the final result is impeccable. It is a true pleasure to collaborate with someone so professional."
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Verkler Development LLC
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCarpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I HIGHLY recommend Glen Verkler, owner of Verkler Development!! He completely remodeled my daughter’s bathroom in her mobile home, and the results were absolutely amazing. His work is top-notch from start to finish, and his attention to detail really shows. Glen is licensed, bonded, and insured, so you can feel confident you’re in good hands. 📞 337-567-1084 📧 [email protected] If you’re looking for quality work done right, you won’t regret it!! 💯"
New carport build.
New carport build.
New carport build.
Kitchen remodel
Kitchen remodel

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Sentri Homes
2.8(
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Deridder, 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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Rus-T Nail Builders
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Rus-T Nail Builders 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.

Back Porch
Back Porch
Back Porch
Wood and Beam ceiling
Wood and Beam Ceiling

+10

Response time2 days
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
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Closet - BuildCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AWD went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we needed. Their service was excellent. Their cabinets were made on time and of exceptional quality. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Wood-Worx Home Renovations
5.0(
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Carpentry Framing - RepairInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWood Stairs and Railings - Repair

Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very respectful, great service, very clean and precise work ethic, fair quotes compared to his gifted craftsmanship."
Shower Tile Job
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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

There are two ways you can cut trim for doorways: with a miter saw or a table saw. Mitered joints need a 45-degree angle. If you’re unfamiliar with a miter saw, you might want to consider buying extra trim pieces or choosing butted joints instead. One wrong cut, and you’ll need to power up the saw again with a new piece. 

Butted joints—also called shaker style—don’t need a 45-degree angle. Instead, your side pieces attach perpendicularly to the header trim and only require a straight cut.

Whether or not it’s easier to cut wood when it’s wet versus dry depends largely on the type of tool you use and the wood you’re cutting. For example, a chain saw should still be able to cut through wet wood with relative ease, but it may be more difficult to maneuver due to the wood fibers sticking to the chains of the saw. 

However, you might want to avoid cutting wood entirely when it’s wet if you’re pruning your tree. Sawing a wet tree that you don’t plan on removing can also encourage bacterial and fungal growth and decay.

Joists and beams are both part of the flooring system above your basement, with the beams spanning the length of your home and getting support from vertical posts underneath, and joists usually spanning half the width of your home with no support posts underneath. The floor joists provide even support to the subflooring and flooring above, and they distribute that load to the beams. The beams then distribute that load down through the support posts to the foundation.

Spindles on a deck may also be called balusters or pickets. While not as important to the structural support of the deck as the rail posts, they play a critical role in ensuring the deck is safe to use by closing in large gaps in the railing. For this reason, balusters must be no more than 4 inches away from one another.

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