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spencer young

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spencer young

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19 years of experience

for almost two decades we have built projects all over North Central Louisiana!! we build and repair fences and decks and would like the chance to serve you!

for almost two decades we have built projects all over North Central Louisiana!! we build and repair fences and decks and would like the chance to serve you!

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Exterior Solutions

148 Red Cut Rd
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Exterior Solutions

148 Red Cut Rd
4.89(
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Jordan Lawn provides customers with “above satisfaction” quality. We are determined to be the best at the best price! “The more it grows the more we mow”

"Absolutely the best service ever! I will for sure use Jordan Lawn again!"

Cherie J on May 2020

Jordan Lawn provides customers with “above satisfaction” quality. We are determined to be the best at the best price! “The more it grows the more we mow”

"Absolutely the best service ever! I will for sure use Jordan Lawn again!"

Cherie J on May 2020

Edge Residential Service LLC.

163 Oak St.
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Edge Residential Service LLC.

163 Oak St.
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11 years of experience

Welcome to Edge Residential Service, LLC! We are the experts when it comes to handyman projects. Our reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in our success. We are committed to client satisfaction in which we serve the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion. By early involvement in the conceptual phase of a project, we can explore all design possibilities with the client to assist in obtaining the best balance of aesthetics and budget covering all aspects. Through ongoing education, training and cutting edge technology, we bring the latest innovations in specialty finishes to your project. Edge Residential Service welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your particular project needs. Give us a call; you'll be glad you did. We look forward to working with you!

Welcome to Edge Residential Service, LLC! We are the experts when it comes to handyman projects. Our reputation for quality work, responsiveness, and competitive pricing has been the primary factor in our success. We are committed to client satisfaction in which we serve the client from the developmental stages of a project to final completion. By early involvement in the conceptual phase of a project, we can explore all design possibilities with the client to assist in obtaining the best balance of aesthetics and budget covering all aspects. Through ongoing education, training and cutting edge technology, we bring the latest innovations in specialty finishes to your project. Edge Residential Service welcomes the opportunity to assist you with your particular project needs. Give us a call; you'll be glad you did. We look forward to working with you!

Freeze remodels and services

6 Word Rd
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Freeze remodels and services

6 Word Rd
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Here at Freeze Remodels, Construction, and Services we have combined all your needs into one friendly company. We offer services in all home repairs additions. No matter how big or small we can handle it. We are everything from just your local handyman up to the guys who want to put your new addition onto your home.

Here at Freeze Remodels, Construction, and Services we have combined all your needs into one friendly company. We offer services in all home repairs additions. No matter how big or small we can handle it. We are everything from just your local handyman up to the guys who want to put your new addition onto your home.

Jones construction

404 Margaret Ln
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Jones construction

404 Margaret Ln
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29 years of experience

3-4employees depending on job size, cash or check only also sub contract as well as contract my own jobs,we offer the most reasonable pricing on metal roofs and car ports as well as metal buildings,we take pride in our work and stand behind our work firmly. We will work with customers on pricing.

3-4employees depending on job size, cash or check only also sub contract as well as contract my own jobs,we offer the most reasonable pricing on metal roofs and car ports as well as metal buildings,we take pride in our work and stand behind our work firmly. We will work with customers on pricing.

The J Family Anything Laborers

697 Hwy 3033 Lot 21
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The J Family Anything Laborers

697 Hwy 3033 Lot 21
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15 years of experience

company provides 1-4 employees. both men and women. for larger jobs company hires temporary helpers and depending on bussiness turnout would like to keep the good ones. company is willing to discuss sub-contracting. billing depends on the job, some will require a starting amount and pay remaining balance when finished, some will require weekly balance untill job finish, and some will require pay full amount at time of completion.

company provides 1-4 employees. both men and women. for larger jobs company hires temporary helpers and depending on bussiness turnout would like to keep the good ones. company is willing to discuss sub-contracting. billing depends on the job, some will require a starting amount and pay remaining balance when finished, some will require weekly balance untill job finish, and some will require pay full amount at time of completion.

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Deck Maintenance questions, answered by experts

The best way to sand a deck is by cleaning it, sanding the boards and stairs with 60- or 80-grit sandpaper, and sanding the railings and posts with 80-grit sandpaper. You should sand in the direction of the wood grain to avoid damaging the timber. When sanding your deck, use medium pressure and aim for an even sand. Pressing too hard with a sander can damage decks, as most are softwoods.

There are several methods for attaching stair stringers to a deck. The best way is to bolt the stringers to the deck joists using three carriage bolts in a triangular pattern. This method offers the sturdiest fit for stairs that won’t budge. Alternatively, attach the stringers to the deck rims using lag bolts or to the posts using adjustable slope hangers.

Ipe wood can last up to 75 years with minimal maintenance because its own oils help to preserve it. However, to get the most out of your Ipe wood deck, you should perform some routine maintenance, including regular cleaning, sweeping of leaves and debris, and rinsing spills with a hose. It’s also important to repair any deep scratches as soon as you spot them and reseal the deck annually to protect against scratches and scuffs.

With proper maintenance, the average life span of a screened-in porch is six to eight years for the screens themselves, but the foundation and structure can last for 50 to 100 years. To keep your screened-in porch in good shape, clean your porch screens regularly, patch holes, re-seal the wood as needed, and address any foundational issues right away.

While building your deck, you might come across something called the four-inch sphere rule. Essentially, this railing requirement for a deck states that a four-inch ball should not be able to fit through any gap in the deck railings. The gap between spindles and between the decking and the bottom of the railing must be less than four inches to prevent small children or pets from squeezing through the gap.

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