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RC Construction, LLC
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build CustomCarpentry Framing - Repair+1 more

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"Rafe Courville built a 22ftx24ft pavilion for us a few months ago. From the concrete floor to the 20ft tall pitched steel roof, it has been just what we wanted. The wooden post, beams, and railing are ideal for our needs. Very satisfied! He also built a 500ft wooden fence for us. We had him back recently to repair a hole in our main building's roof. Also very satisfied. Good price for the both. Rafe will be replacing all the cabinets in our kitchen in the near future."
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
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D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
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Carport (Wood) - Build

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

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"I recently bought this new home here in Lake Charles area I was referred to D&D construction from a friend to insist with the completion of work I need done here at my location came.. upon following through i contacted the owner of D and D , he later came and surveyed the job gave me a great price & I was told that my wrk would be completed the next day, that very next day the company was there at my location just like the owner had provided, the doors & shower that I had installed I approved it , the wrk was very professionalism I would highly recommend D and D too anyone if their in need of any wrk done!!"
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Response time7 hrs
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Sentri Homes
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Carpentry Framing - InstallCustom Cabinets - Build

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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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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Pat Boutte Llc.
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

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"Pat Boutte is an outstanding carpenter/plumber/electrician. He and his crew,replaced a 3/4” by 4’x4’ section of floor under my toilet,also the 2x6 bracing under the same area installed a new sink. They installed new vinyl flooring in both the bathroom and hallway, also a new sink in back bathroom . Pat is great to work with easygoing.Thanks to Pat and his crew.Good job Tom Holt"
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Men of All Trades
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"The work I got for the value was great. Other contractors wanted to charge $750 or more for this small repair I needed. These guys only charge what they think is fair for the amount and type of labor they do. I paid less than half what everyone else was going to charge me. I highly recommend them to anyone."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Superior Innovations
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Erath, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Offers commercial services

Superior Innovations 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.\n

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Woodworking questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

The pro you need to hire to build your shed depends on the shed you purchase. A local handyman or general contractor can help build a prefab shed for you. However, if you’re looking for a custom shed, contacting a shed builder near you is the best option. Make sure you get quotes from 3 pros to decide on the best pro for your job. 

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