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BrockWorks
4.9(
16
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ethel, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mike's first visit was friendly and professional. He gave us a fair and honest appraisal and proposal. There were no surprises. He and his crew came to work on time and worked well together. They cleaned the work area regularly and left it clean at the project end. The wife and I couldn't be more pleased at the quality of the work. We look forward to finding more projects for Mike and his crew to do. We definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for good, honest work. Thanks Mike."
Completed Floors
Complete Room Remodel
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+45

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
RANDY KEY CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING
4.9(
10
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ethel, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

"Home Remodel- Remodeled My kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom & closet. Great experience and would hire him again! Beautiful work, Randy was always on time when he said he was going to be there, his crews were always on time and got their part done which didn’t hold up the next crew! For my next project Randy Keys Construction is the first call!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jack of All Tradez LLC
5.0(
9
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ethel, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Eric did an awesome job and his prices are very fair. My project presented many unforeseen challenges and he was able to work through everything and even came up with some creative solutions. He is friendly and honest, which is very important to me. He and his son did a great job on the yard and even helped us work on our riding lawnmower. He is definitely a Jack of All Trades!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diamond Finish Construction LLC
5.0(
6
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Ethel, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was very easy to work with Diamond Finish Construction. All of my questions were answered and the craftsmanship truly brought my vision to life. The work was impeccable and very professional. The jobs were completed efficiently and exceeded my expectations."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project

+33

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Framing with metal studs can be significantly faster than using wooden studs, provided you have some experience working with the material. While you can use virtually instant pneumatic nailers with wood, metal requires installing screws. However, because metal is lighter, straighter, usually comes cut-to-length, and doesn't require sorting for the best pieces, you can save significant time using metal instead of wood.

Yes, using certified lumber and engineered wood products for reduced environmental impact.

Carpenters are trained to take on a wide range of home projects. You can hire a carpenter to do framing, roofing, build custom furniture, and make significant upgrades to your home. General carpenters are usually able to handle most jobs. However, you may also choose to hire a carpenter who specializes in a specific type of carpentry. 

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