Carpenter in Ruston, LA

Ruston sits on clay-heavy soil that shifts during wet and dry seasons, which causes slabs and pier-and-beam foundations to move slightly over time. That movement pushes door frames out of square, making doors stick, drag, or fail to latch. We re-hang or replace the door and correct the frame so the fix is permanent, not temporary.

Homes from that era used drywall joint tape and compound that has had decades to dry out and lose adhesion. Seasonal movement from north Louisiana's humidity swings pulls seams apart at corners and ceiling lines. We cut out the failed section, re-tape, and finish to a smooth surface that matches the surrounding wall.

Yes. North Louisiana's summer humidity keeps wood decking wet for long stretches, and decks built with untreated or low-grade lumber rot from the bottom up. We replace damaged boards, joists, and ledger connections, and we use materials rated for ground-contact moisture exposure so the repair lasts.

We do. Rental properties near campus often have original 1970s and 1980s trim that has been painted over repeatedly or patched with mismatched materials. We remove the failed trim, match the profile as closely as possible, and install new finish carpentry that looks like it belongs in the home.