No Job Too Small! Over 20+ years experience in ALL PHASES of building trades/maintenance and restoration!! Full service Home Repair/Handyman/Painting and Renovation Services! Everything from Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry to Painting, One Wall or the WHOLE House! :) Serving CENLA, Rapides, Grant, LaSalle and Avoyelles but can accommodate bigger jobs anywhere in the state! Dave: 318-528-0407 (OK to Text)
No Job Too Small! Over 20+ years experience in ALL PHASES of building trades/maintenance and restoration!! Full service Home Repair/Handyman/Painting and Renovation Services! Everything from Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry to Painting, One Wall or the WHOLE House! :) Serving CENLA, Rapides, Grant, LaSalle and Avoyelles but can accommodate bigger jobs anywhere in the state! Dave: 318-528-0407 (OK to Text)
We are your full-service roofing & renovation company. Satisfaction always a gurantee. There is no project too complex nor large for Smith Roofing & Renovation. Promotions and financing seasonal.
We are your full-service roofing & renovation company. Satisfaction always a gurantee. There is no project too complex nor large for Smith Roofing & Renovation. Promotions and financing seasonal.
All Kinds of Construction Trades We accept many payment methods. Call us we will always one way or another try to help in all skills and trades even if just leding you in the right direction
All Kinds of Construction Trades We accept many payment methods. Call us we will always one way or another try to help in all skills and trades even if just leding you in the right direction
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Patios questions, answered by experts
The International Building Code requires individual step risers in a residential staircase to measure between 4 and 7-3/4 inches and the maximum rise of a staircase not to exceed 12 feet between landings. Individual step treads can’t be less than 10 inches deep.
Sidewalks are concrete, not cement. Cement is merely an ingredient of concrete. To pour a sidewalk, driveway, or patio, you need to form the right mixture of concrete using cement, aggregates, and water. Pouring concrete requires special tools such as a concrete mixer, compactor, screeds, and floats. Unless you're pouring a small area, it's best to hire a concrete pro for a sidewalk or driveway project.
You should have at least 4 to 6 inches of compactable base under your concrete slab. Your contractor may recommend more depending on the structure.
It’s possible to pour concrete if the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing at night, but you need to take some special precautions before you do. Most importantly, you need to make sure your concrete won’t freeze, so the best thing to do is enclose the area and heat it. You should also make sure you’re using cold-weather concrete that’s designed for pouring in cold weather. Use accelerants to help speed up the curing process and avoid cold temperatures from resulting in weak concrete.
It is essential to have a stable and well-prepared foundation under stone steps. Often, a layer of gravel or crushed stone is placed as a base material. This provides a firm and level surface for the stone steps to rest upon. Additionally, landscape fabric is often laid down before adding the base material to prevent weed growth and help stabilize the foundation. Creating a solid base ensures the stone steps have adequate support, reduces the risk of settling, and enhances the overall durability and longevity of the steps.
The Lake Providence, LA homeowners’ guide to patio services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Learn the cost of a metal awning for your home. Discover the essentials of installation, materials, and labor, and explore ways to save on your project.
Flagstone gives your outdoor space a gorgeous, rustic feel. Find out the cost of flagstone per square foot or per ton. Our expert cost guide helps you plan your budget for your flagstone project from walkways to patios to walls.
Adding artificial grass to your deck can be a good way to protect the wood underneath the grass while providing a more comfortable walking surface. Here’s how to do it.
Learn how to apply polymeric sand to keep your pavers sturdy and secure for years to come. It's important to know how to use paver sand in the right weather.
Deck problems can crop up when you least expect them. Luckily, you can fix many of the most common issues with decks on your own without expert assistance.
