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Sentri Homes
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Serving Electra, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"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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Duke & Sons Contracting Services LLC
New to Angi

Serving Electra, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Duke & Sons Contracting Services, LLS handles all types of fence installation. Our qualified installers have years of experience in custom built wood fences, vinyl fences, gate installation, and so much more. We complete both residential and commercial projects, offering quality, integrity, professionalism and fairness to every customer we work with. Call us for an estimate today!\n

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Once and Done Handyman Service
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Serving Electra, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They built me a 6ft privacy fence and did a great job. Very friendly and easy to work with. Kept me informed along the process. Definitely would recommend."
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Costs depend on desk size, labor, included features like drawers or motorized height adjustments, and required wall anchoring.

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.

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.

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.

An A-frame home can be cheaper to build than a traditional house, but that is not always a given. Prices can be fairly similar in some cases, depending on the location, design, and necessary site preparation. Costs for an A-frame typically run between $100 to $200 per square foot, which is comparable to the cost of a traditional home. The cost of an A-frame can come in under those numbers if you opt for a prefabricated kit.

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