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Avatar for Hanks Construction Services, LLC
Hanks Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - RepairExterior Shutters - Repair or RestoreExterior Shutters - Repair or Restore - For Business+3 more

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Very nice gentleman and dependable. They did great work."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate97%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Morales Painting
5.0(
4
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Carpentry Framing - Repair

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I would like to thank and congratulate you on the excellent work you did. Your dedication, commitment, and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and the final result is impeccable. It is a true pleasure to collaborate with someone so professional."
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Local Lawn and Construction
3.4(
5
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My lawn looked excellent after, it really needed some care and love! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lawn company!"
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+16

Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Smith Design and Construction, LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

Response time1 day
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Rus-T Nail Builders
New to Angi
Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Rus-T Nail Builders 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.

Back Porch
Back Porch
Back Porch
Wood and Beam ceiling
Wood and Beam Ceiling

+10

Response time2 days
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Whispering Pines Earthworks, LLC
5.0(
8
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"All worked completed on time. All work was thoroughly explained to me. Finished product looks great. Great pricing."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arkansas Wood Doors
5.0(
8
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Closet - Build

Serving Merryville, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1977

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AWD went above and beyond to make sure we had exactly what we needed. Their service was excellent. Their cabinets were made on time and of exceptional quality. I would recommend them to anyone."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Homemade Design
3.7(
322
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Furniture - Build Custom

Serving Merryville, 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.
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

In framing, studs are placed at 16-inch intervals to coincide with the typical spacing of wall materials such as drywall or plywood. This spacing is called "on-center" and is necessary for maintaining structural stability and efficient use of materials. The 16-inch spacing also helps to distribute the weight evenly across the building's structure. For those looking to cut material costs and improve energy efficiency, 24-inch stud spacing can be employed through a method called "advanced framing". This requires careful planning and adherence to local building codes to ensure structural integrity.

Balcony construction or replacement typically requires a building permit from your local permitting authority. Safety and building integrity are the main reasons for the need to obtain a permit and the subsequent inspections. In some cases, especially cantilevered balconies, your municipality may also require the oversight and signature of a structural engineer.

For a professional carpenter, installing a window seat can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days, depending on some aspects of the project. Aside from building the seat itself, if they have to remove any cabinets, shelves, or baseboards, that will add time to the project.

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.

The average cost of DIY window framing is about $40 to $60 in materials. If you hire a window treatment professional, you’ll pay for materials plus labor costs—anywhere from $250 to $800 per window. The final cost is highly dependent on the window size, as larger windows are heavier and more difficult to install, as well as the type of window framing material.

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