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Avatar for A & R Elite Demolition & Renovation LLC
A & R Elite Demolition & Renovation LLC
5.0(
42
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Plaquemine, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job by a great company & contractor.! Alvin & his crew were very professional and friendly. He went out of his way to make sure we were satisfied. And he is vey reasonably priced! Definitely would hire him again!"
Remove Floor Plywood Decking and Install New Floors
Plumbing Project
Full Interior and Exterior Remodel
Remove Floor Plywood Decking and Install New Floors
Plumbing Project

+114

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Solis Painting
Solis Painting
5.0(
7
)
Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Plaquemine, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company did superb work. I could not be more delighted with the attention to both big and small details. The work was completed before the given schedule, which was a major plus!!! The owner is personable and down to earth. The crew were very respectful of myself and my home. I will definitely hire them again!!!"
Kitchen
Exterior Residential Home
Wood staining
Kitchen job
Exterior Residential Home

+21

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Toujours Homes
5.0(
5
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Major Home Repairs (General Contractor)

Serving Plaquemine, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Toujours homes was great to work with. They showed up on time every time. They completed the scope of work in a timely manner and went above and beyond to ensure the project was done to perfection. I will definitely be using them again in the future and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to do any home construction projects."
Dronet Bathroom Remodel
Speyrer Sunroom Addition
Barbier Renovation
Remodeling - General Project
Before…..

+29

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Unfinished Carpentry FAQs, answered by experts

The best way to calculate framing costs is by basing your costs on the square footage of your home. On average, framing your home could cost anywhere between $7 and $16 per square foot. 

To ensure you don’t go over budget, base your estimates on the higher end of the price range. If you know you’re going to use high-end materials or require a custom or complex build, you might even want to tack on an additional 5% of your budget.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

Framing a house with steel generally takes less time—around five to eight weeks—than most building materials. The steel components can also be made quickly off-site and manufactured with pre-punched holes for running piping and electrical wiring, which will lessen the prep work and extra labor during construction.

One of the most common house framing basics for decades has been using wood for the framing work. However, some framing contractors now suggest using steel frames. Steel is lightweight, resistant to fire, and resistant to moisture, all of which are areas where wood framing could cause problems. However, steel framing is more expensive than wood and limits your ability to insulate the home.

Building involves setting foundation posts, framing with durable wood, adding roofing support, and protecting from elements with water-resistant finishes.

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