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Avatar for D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
D & D Construction of Rayne, LLC
3.2(
417
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Livonia, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I gave the dimensions of the cement slab I wanted and I was quoted over the phone. I didn't have to wait for someone to come out. Often times these contractors come out to see where you live and what they think you can afford to pay. If you live in a nice area, they double their fees. It's happened to me on more than one occasion. Giving me the price over the phone for the exact size I wanted made me feel like the contractor was an honest guy. The installation was arranged right away and the crew got there early. They focused on the job until they were done. They did an excellent job! Would recommend this company highly!"
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry
Tina Landry

+2

Response time7 hrs
232 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Avatar for Pat Boutte Llc.
Pat Boutte Llc.
5.0(
1
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Arbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For BusinessGazebo or Freestanding Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business+3 more

Serving Livonia, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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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Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

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.

Stick frames, metal frames, or prefabricated concrete frames are included in framing a house, along with creating the framework and space for windows, doors, and entryways. Other aspects of developing a home—like drywall, insulation, windows, doors, and more—are not included in the cost to frame a house.

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.

Bump-out additions can add some space to a closet without requiring any significant structural work. This entails pushing back the existing rear or side of the closet, simply moving the wall into either an adjacent room or unused space. For ground-floor closets, this could even be extended to the exterior of the home, but that has its own complications. Bump-outs are a good discussion to have with your contractor if you’re just looking to increase the space a little—not renovate the entire closet space.

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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