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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

Removing a load-bearing wall affects the structural integrity of your home, so you’ll need a permit before starting the work. Building codes vary by municipality, and obtaining a permit and having the work inspected after completion will ensure you’re in compliance with all applicable regulations.

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.

The primary parts of a house that need framing during construction are floors, exterior walls, interior walls, and the roof. The framing in these areas provides the skeleton for adding other materials over the top. With walls, for example, contractors can hang drywall over the interior walls and siding over the outside of the exterior walls. Proper framing ensures a sturdy house that is built to last.

There are both temporary and permanent ways to enclose a carport. If you’re looking to enclose your carport for the winter, a canvas enclosure could do the trick. It won’t be as protective as a permanent structure, but it can offer some protection from elements like snow, rain, and wind. For a permanent enclosure, you can add extra walls, add a new vertical roof, or a lean-to addition on one side of the structure.

Traditionally, bungalows are single-story homes, although having a half or partial story on top of the first floor is common. While adding a second story to a bungalow is certainly possible, the home would no longer be considered a bungalow by the strictest definition.

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