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SES Enterprises LLC
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

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Warranties offered

"We had a great experience with SES. They show up when they say they will, they perform their work efficiently, and they do quality work. They're also very pleasant to work with and were very good about keeping the project areas neat and as clean as could be expected given the demo work. I would recommend them to anyone doing work on their home. They gutted and completely refinished two bathrooms for us, and in our basement they installed vinyl plank flooring, repaired some drywall, installed new interior doors, and moved our washer and dyer hookups. They were always incredibly responsive to any questions we had and were great about working with us when our flooring got delayed. I would definitely hire them again."
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Champion Construction GRP, LLC
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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Champion Construction GRP, LLC is a Licensed Residential and Commercial builder (LSLBC #79498). We have over 20 years of experience and expertise in all aspects of building construction. We are the only certified Trex composite decking installer in the region and a 5-Star Home Depot Contractor Pro (https://proreferral.homedepot.com/public-profile/716540; https://proreferral.homedepot.com/public-profile/743205). We take great pride in quality work and exceptional customer service.

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Sentri Homes
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Serving Covington, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"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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FAQs for carpentry framing installation projects in Covington, LA

Both steel and wood can last over 100 years with proper care. However, wood could rot or warp when exposed to moisture, whereas galvanized steel is rotproof, insect-proof, and much more fire-resistant. Steel is friendlier to the environment as it doesn’t require cutting down trees, and the frame can be recycled. The energy-efficiency rating of metal stud framing can be higher than conventional wood construction. Metal studs are easier and quicker to install.

Whether you’re using wood or metal stud framing, follow the “16 on center” rule, meaning you should have a stud every 16 inches. A 20-foot wall spans a total of 320 inches. This works out to 20 spans of 16 inches, plus one starting stud, for a total requirement of 21 studs to frame a 20-foot wall.

Drywall installation costs $1.15 to $2 per square foot on metal stud framing or $2,300 for an average 2,000-square-foot house. The total cost for metal framing and drywall ranges from $20 to $30 per linear foot. Metal frames often seem light, but they can be exceptionally strong once drywall or sheathing is attached.

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