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Roos Fencing

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Roos Fencing

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Specializing in any and all Security Fencing (including but not limited to Barbed wire, Razor wire mesh ClearVu, Palisade, Electric fencing and much more). We can accommodate any other fencing needs also. Roos Fencing Values our Customer safety, security and satisfaction. We are an Owner operated small business with only a handful of employees, that work very efficiently as we accommodate customer needs.

Specializing in any and all Security Fencing (including but not limited to Barbed wire, Razor wire mesh ClearVu, Palisade, Electric fencing and much more). We can accommodate any other fencing needs also. Roos Fencing Values our Customer safety, security and satisfaction. We are an Owner operated small business with only a handful of employees, that work very efficiently as we accommodate customer needs.


Copasetic Solutions, LLC

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Copasetic Solutions, LLC

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11 years of experience

Here at Copasetic Solutions, we strive to be a contribution to our clients, past or present. With decades of experience in the construction industry, there isn't much we can't do. If you need some small items repaired or replaced all the way to a full on remodel of your home, we've got you covered!

Here at Copasetic Solutions, we strive to be a contribution to our clients, past or present. With decades of experience in the construction industry, there isn't much we can't do. If you need some small items repaired or replaced all the way to a full on remodel of your home, we've got you covered!


Southern Prime Professional LLC

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Southern Prime Professional LLC

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5 years of experience

At Southern Prime Professional LLC we take pride in what we do and our primary goal is to satisfy our customers. Pride, Integrity and fairness are our best attributions to this company. Being outdoor, hard working people land clearing and lawn maintenance is something we truly enjoy doing. We also specialize in interior/exterior painting and carpentry work. Give us a call, fully insured and equipped to get the job done, big or small!

At Southern Prime Professional LLC we take pride in what we do and our primary goal is to satisfy our customers. Pride, Integrity and fairness are our best attributions to this company. Being outdoor, hard working people land clearing and lawn maintenance is something we truly enjoy doing. We also specialize in interior/exterior painting and carpentry work. Give us a call, fully insured and equipped to get the job done, big or small!


Barnes Drywall & Design

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Barnes Drywall & Design

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8 years of experience

Specializing in Drywall Installation/ repair. Finishing, painting. Wood/ metal stud framing, site work. Turn-key construction. We go above and beyond to give you the best construction at the best price! We are owned and operated by Gary Lee Barnes Jr. with over 8 years commercial/ residential experience, we have the know how to get your project done efficiently and in a timely manner!

Specializing in Drywall Installation/ repair. Finishing, painting. Wood/ metal stud framing, site work. Turn-key construction. We go above and beyond to give you the best construction at the best price! We are owned and operated by Gary Lee Barnes Jr. with over 8 years commercial/ residential experience, we have the know how to get your project done efficiently and in a timely manner!


BrockWorks

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BrockWorks

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BrockWorks is a general construction/handyman business. 10+ years experience, insured and LLC. We provide quality work concerning anything from pouring concrete slabs to erecting metals carports and anything in between. Servicing Zachary, Baton Rouge, and surrounding areas, our staff in committed to our customers.

BrockWorks is a general construction/handyman business. 10+ years experience, insured and LLC. We provide quality work concerning anything from pouring concrete slabs to erecting metals carports and anything in between. Servicing Zachary, Baton Rouge, and surrounding areas, our staff in committed to our customers.






RMR Home Services

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RMR Home Services

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8 years of experience

RMR Home Services specializes in kitchen and bath repair and remodel as well as general home maintenance. We have 20 years experience in this business and we pride ourselves on quality, service and price. Give us a call today to schedule a free quote...

RMR Home Services specializes in kitchen and bath repair and remodel as well as general home maintenance. We have 20 years experience in this business and we pride ourselves on quality, service and price. Give us a call today to schedule a free quote...

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Modern brick houses are really stick-built homes with a brick facade for aesthetic purposes only, so most have framing. With genuine brick construction, most homeowners install furring strips over the interior of the brick and then install drywall over those strips to cover the brick wall, so they don’t have traditional framing.

You can use a nail to find ceiling joists, but it’s not as reliable as a stud finder, and you’ll end up with lots of small holes in your ceiling. If the nail hits a joist, you'll feel increased resistance. Mark the spot with a pencil. Repeat this process regularly along the ceiling, 16 or 24 inches apart, until you've mapped out the joist locations.

Any issue that affects the structural integrity or soundness of a home is considered a structural issue. In addition to foundation cracks, other signs of structural issues include roof leaks, bowing walls, sloping floors, gaps around windows and doors, and more.

No, beams are the primary load-bearers for flooring or roofing systems, and they distribute the weight of the structure to your foundational supports, while joists bear far less weight and distribute their loads to the beams. Beams are usually thicker and longer, and they have support posts or foundation walls beneath them for support.

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

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