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Avatar for JNJ Fencing, LLC
JNJ Fencing, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JNJ exceeded our expectations. Jarred was very professional and provided excellent customer service. The crew who actually completed the job (Tyrone and Robert) answered every question, explained every step of the process and even performed minor work outside of the scope of the project to ensure customer satisfaction. I will definitely consider JNJ Fencing for future projects and definitely refer the company to others."
Aluminum fence with brick columns
Aluminum fence
Aluminum fence with columns
Custom gate
Custom gate and frame

+33

Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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J & M Painting
4.7(
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic!!! The team made me a priority and not only reached out but were able to get to my location in less than 10 hours. Competitors in the same area werenâ t even able to get me on the books for weeks. They came out and were professional and got the job done very quickly. They were able to repair my damaged dry wall and then paint the area to match the rest of the wall. I will definitely hire them again. Great job done by truly experienced craftsman. â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸ â­ ï¸"
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Response time50 mins
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Dw Construction
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work in a timely manner. Couldn’t be happier with my new fence. Good guys that obviously take pride in their craft. Absolutely will call on them again."
Gualala, ca
Gualala, ca
Gualala, ca
Gualala, ca
Gualala, ca

+42

Recommended by50%of homeowners
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MUSE Outdoor Works
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

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Emergency services offered

"Young man arrived quickly to discuss small projects. He was such a delight speaking with him. Before all was done he repaired a light fixture, removed some broken bulbs, repaired and reinstalled a closet shelf and trimmed the hedges around the property. Would Definitely Recommend!!"
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Reed Remodeling
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Reed has done a Great Job on my Kitchen Remodeling job & other task that came up along the way. Appreciate his detail to his carpenter skills and it is reflected in his craftsmanship of his work. Will continue to hire him for any additional projects that come up in the future as well. Kim"
Deck rebuild
Deck rebuild
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Sentri Homes
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Found Sentri on Angi. Jeanette and Violet were very pleasant and efficient in getting a contractor to me in the time frame needed. The contractor was excellent and the roof looks great! I would definitely work with them again if I had additional projects."
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Blue Tide Exteriors, LLC
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Serving Princeton, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jordan and his team did a great job on our porch and gutters for a fair price. Give him a call for your outdoor space needs. You won’t be disappointed!!"
Grading and framing
Connecting sidewalk
During pour
Finishing pour
Almost done

+131

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

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.

Learning how to frame a house includes picking the right lumber for the job. Most people will want to pick pine, spruce, or fir for the framing. These types of lumber are affordable and produce sturdy framing for structures. Look for kiln-dried lumber to reduce the risk of shrinkage or insect damage after installation. As part of what’s included in framing a house when you hire a professional, the contractor should order the lumber, so you don’t have to worry about finding the right lumber.

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.

Metal stud framing parts include the studs themselves, upper and lower tracks that act as top and bottom wall plates, various angle fasteners and clips, screws for fastening pieces togeher, metal straps, c-channel supports, and thicker steel supporting structures. Roof framing metal components include pre-fabricated trusses, heavy-gauge stud pieces, and various plates and fasteners.

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.

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