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

Serving Morse, LA and surrounding areas

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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!"
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+2

Response time7 hrs
193 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Alpha Home Repair LLC
5.0(
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Morse, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was performed in an exceptional time frame. They were completely up front, clear and concise about the work to be done, cost and very knowledgeable and skillful. His customer service is 100% EXCELLENT as was his price and work satisfaction. Will definitely hire again and highly recommend."
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+6

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Pat Boutte Llc.
5.0(
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - RepairWindow Frame - RepairArbor, Pergola or Trellis - Build Custom - For Business+3 more

Serving Morse, 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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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

While some highly experienced homeowners can frame a house independently, it is not advisable. You will need ample carpentry experience, a team of helpers, and professionals to sign off on your work to meet local building codes. For the safest outcome, we recommend buying or building a house with the guidance of professionals.

Most Cape Cod houses are two stories tall at the peak, although they’re considered one-and-a-half stories tall because the steep roof pitch cuts off a portion of the living space on the second story. Unless you raise the roof on your Cape Cod house to add a dormer, the interior rooms upstairs will lose some usable living space to the sloped ceilings.

You should avoid drilling or cutting into load-bearing beams because removing material will weaken it and increase the risk of structural damage or even collapse. If you do need to drill into a load-bearing beam, speak with a structural engineer first to discuss where it’s safest to drill and the width and depth of the bit that’s safe to use.

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.

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.

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