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Reed Remodeling
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Carpentry Framing - RepairCloset - BuildDeck or Porch - Repair+7 more

Serving Shreveport, LA and surrounding areas

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"Reed is an amazing craftsman. He built this beautiful deck for me but he has done countless other projects for both me and my daughter and son-in-law. He has painted, repaired drywall, rebuilt a fireplace, built custom cabinetry, done landscaping projects, replaced flooring and many other projects. He is kind, incredibly skilled and makes sure everything is done perfectly. We consider him part of our family now! I highly recommend Reed!!!"
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Zwicker Renovation & Repair LLC
New to Angi
Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Shreveport, LA and surrounding areas

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At Zwicker Renovation & Repair, we specialize in making your house a home. \n\nOur work history includes walk-in showers, vanities, cabinets, bathroom tiling, water damage restoration, mold/mildew mitigation, joist/framing repair, luxury vinyl plank flooring, laminate tiling, ceramic/porcelain tiling, outdoor living spaces, porch add-ons, storage sheds, outbuildings, and so much more. This practical, real-world experience is backed up by a degree in Building Construction Technologies and Pre-Engineering from the Seacoast School of Technology, an accredited trade school in New Hampshire.\n\nNo matter what your next project is, our carpenters make your home remodel visions a reality.

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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Installing an ornamental or decorative porch column takes around three to five hours. Structural columns take longer because your pro has to install a jack to hold up the roof while switching the column out. If there's any structural damage, it can add several days to the timeline to repair the damage.

Most of the time, you’ll want to use screws on your subfloor rather than nails. Nails can actually weaken plywood, whereas screws can easily penetrate without damage. They also form a more secure connection because of their shape, preventing squeaky floors and tightly holding the subfloor in place. That said, some contractors do prefer nails depending on the type of floor covering because they allow for more flexibility.

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.

House framing can be expensive because the materials are pricey, and the job requires a high level of expertise. The more complex the plans, the more expensive the job, but even the most basic frame needs to be installed with high-quality materials and precision. When pricing your home’s framework, remember that a sturdy frame is necessary to create a safe structure.

Duration varies by project size, but average-sized homes typically take a weeks.

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