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Reed Remodeling
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

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"Reed is an amazing craftsman. He built this beautiful deck for me but he has done countless other projects for both me and my daughter and son-in-law. He has painted, repaired drywall, rebuilt a fireplace, built custom cabinetry, done landscaping projects, replaced flooring and many other projects. He is kind, incredibly skilled and makes sure everything is done perfectly. We consider him part of our family now! I highly recommend Reed!!!"
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Zwicker Renovation & Repair LLC
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

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At Zwicker Renovation & Repair, we specialize in making your house a home. \n\nOur work history includes walk-in showers, vanities, cabinets, bathroom tiling, water damage restoration, mold/mildew mitigation, joist/framing repair, luxury vinyl plank flooring, laminate tiling, ceramic/porcelain tiling, outdoor living spaces, porch add-ons, storage sheds, outbuildings, and so much more. This practical, real-world experience is backed up by a degree in Building Construction Technologies and Pre-Engineering from the Seacoast School of Technology, an accredited trade school in New Hampshire.\n\nNo matter what your next project is, our carpenters make your home remodel visions a reality.

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Carpentry 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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

Costs depend on furniture type, size, complexity, and whether additional modifications are needed.

Removing a load-bearing wall is best handled by professionals. However, if you have the skill set and decide to DIY the project, you will still need at least one additional person to assist you. Aside from helping with demolition, you'll need another hand to install the new support beam.

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

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