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Avatar for JNJ Fencing, LLC
JNJ Fencing, LLC
4.6(
27
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A tree from my property damaged my neighbor's fence and I contracted with JNJ Fencing. John requested a picture which I provided and he came out the following day. Job was completed in record time Both my neighbor and I are quite pleased with the pair. Workers were courteous, affable and engaging. I would definitely recommend this company. Should I ever need any future fencing work to be done, I would absolutely reach out to JNJ Fencing."
Aluminum fence with brick columns
Aluminum fence
Aluminum fence with columns
Custom gate
Custom gate and frame

+33

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Reed Remodeling
Reed Remodeling
5.0(
3
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"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!!!"
Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zwicker Renovation & Repair LLC
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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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Blue Tide Exteriors, LLC
4.4(
152
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessDeck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair+1 more

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We had a few rotted spots on our house soffit and fascia that needed repair. They communicated with us and came on the day and time they said they would. They finished the job in half a day and we were very pleased with the results. They even took a piece of our wood to have the paint matched so they could paint it to look like the rest of the house. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Would definitely hire this company again!"
Grading and framing
Connecting sidewalk
During pour
Finishing pour
Almost done

+131

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Barco Electrical LLC
5.0(
22
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Window Frame - RepairWindow Frame - Repair - For Business

Serving Elm Grove, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Mr. Pope and his assistant from Barco Electrical did an excellent job. They performed a survey, provided a timely estimate and completed the work on an agreed upon schedule. The work performed was top notch. Installed the outlets and switch exactly where I needed them. Upon completion they cleaned up the job site and left everything neat and tidy. Would highly recommend them for any electrical needs and I would definitely use them again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

You can enclose an open carport, however, there are several things to consider before opting to do so. You'll want to check local building codes and permit requirements before proceeding to make sure it’s legal. While you can sometimes stick-frame a carport enclosure, pre-fab kits are also available. Remember that you'll likely need to meet concrete slab regulations and provide lighting inside the structure. Both of which could substantially drive up costs.

Not all porch columns are load-bearing, though they can be. Some porch columns are simply decorative. There are ways to identify a load-bearing column, like looking for visible seams and a foundation. Also, check to see if the column directly enters the ground. In some porch installations, a contractor will excavate a hole to install a column into the earth along with a buried cement base for stability.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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. 

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. 

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