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D & D Carpentry, LLC
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Deck or Porch - RepairGazebo or Freestanding Porch - Repair - For Business

Serving Sorrento, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

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"He was very professional, always on time, very helpful and he would go out of his way to give you what you wanted. He provided you a good price. If I need any type of work done, I will call him first to see if this is something he can help me with before I call anyone else. If he tells you he will be there at 7:30, and something comes up where he will be a little late, he will always give you a call to let you know."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Sunshine Construction
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Interior Trim and Decorative Moldings - InstallInterior Trim and Decorative Moldings - Repair

Serving Sorrento, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"I spoke to William Wells. I honestly can say he is such a respectful and honest man. I had multiple companies come out and give me estimates but when I got ahold of Louisiana State Construction William put me at ease and came out and gave me a estimate on my roof which is a metal roof and he went through everything with me and just by the way he was so respectful and honest I had to go with him the price was just great as well! Thank you William"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
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Deck or Porch - Repair

Serving Sorrento, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The landscaping crew was very professional and knowledgeable. The entire process was very detailed and organized. I would recommend this company with no reservations. I recommend that you contact the company for all your landscaping projects!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Baseboards don’t have to be nailed into studs. However, nailing them into studs adds to their stability. When studs aren’t available, you can secure them with drywall nails directly into the drywall and adhesive. Always aim to nail into studs, especially in high-traffic or impact-prone areas.

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.

Yes, ceiling joists are typically load-bearing. However, their primary function is to support the weight of the ceiling and loads applied to it, like lighting fixtures and ceiling fans. They can also help support the roof, especially if they’re part of truss systems. Remember, the load-bearing capacity of ceiling joists depends on the material, size, and space between them. 

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.

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