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Copper Roofing, LLC
4.7(
55
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Chris handled the dealings with the insurance company. was time consuming from start of process to actual work starting. Crew was quick and kept job clean. Roof looks awesome. very pleased !"
Roofing Jobs
Roofing Jobs
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+21

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Bernhard Painting & Home Improvements
5.0(
10
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We've had lots of contractors over the years, and none has been as responsive, punctual, and responsible as this crew. Gustavo took the time to explain the entire process, kept us updated on progress, and explained clearly that the previous deck support was not to code - and fixed that for what we're pretty sure was a lot less than others might have asked for in that situation. He also repurposed the old deck lumber to build us a nifty grill deck! This crew is a professional group and were a pleasure to have around our home. Extra credit for dealing with our pack of rescue dogs!"
Whole house remodeling
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+147

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"I never contacted the provider or used this service in anyway. I have to
write this review so that the request to write this review stops
popping up.
The rating is bogus as it is required to be able to submit.
"
Pennsylvania Master Bathroom
Boston Small Condo Kitchen
California Client Saves with HMD Designer Discounts
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Jill Seidner Interior Design
3.5(
89
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Credit card accepted

"Once I sent her all the measurements, it took her a little while to get the options back to me.  Overall, they're good designs.  However, they're very simplistic and give general ideas for space planning.  I was hoping to have a better idea for sizes of furniture for the space and some variations on staging.  
Jill was very responsive when I did have a question.  I'm not sure how helpful it is to have a virtual design done.  If we lived in similar cities, I'd probably use her again for help with additional designs.
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Recommended by55%of homeowners
ALLSTATE Window & Siding Co.
4.2(
17
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Work was done on schedule. The salesman was not pushy. Down to earth. The guy who took the measurements very knowledgeable and polite. The 2 installers did a really good job. They were very Respectful and followed my requests. They cleaned up fairly good. My Windows look good and all work properly. One complaint is that no one from the company followed up after installation."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Carpenter's Complete Inc
3.1(
10
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Carpenters Complete Inc installed a new bathroom in my home at a great cost. Matt (owner) quickly responded to my estimate inquiries and was prompt to come out and give a free estimate. He had alot of ideas that were inexpensive and was wonderful to work with. Matt was available to answer any questions or concerns i had throughout the whole process. He was patient and personable and i loved my experience with this company. He also gave me a great deal on storm shutters as he installs those as well."
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Dem Boyz Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Empire, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was very professional and he did it in one week and I love it! I will get him to do all my other projects as well and highly recommend his services to anyone who is looking to do any type of projects!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Painted kitchen and Cabinets
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Complete bathroom renovation, painted walls install vanity, toilet and walk in shower.

+59

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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, 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.

The easiest way to tell if a wall is load bearing is to check if it’s an exterior wall or if it runs perpendicular to the joists above and below it (or parallel to beams). Exterior walls are almost always load-bearing, and walls that run under beams or parallel to them are also usually load-bearing. There are exceptions to these rules, and walls that don’t fit into these categories can still be load-bearing. If you’re unsure, hire a structural engineer to look at your home to assess whether or not the wall is structural.

Using a steel frame may raise the value of your home. Steel is more heat resistant, has better longevity, and doesn’t need any upkeep compared to traditional wood. You can also customize a steel build a little easier than other materials like brick, concrete, and vinyl—which have trouble bending and adapting to renovations.

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