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re: Custom wood door in Baton Rouge

Posted by tropheus12 on 10/18/22 at 5:59 pm
I have been known to build some doors. Sounds like a nice side gig. Give me a call Jeff 225- two five two - 388three ...

re: Butcher Block Counter Tops

Posted by tropheus12 on 7/2/22 at 2:54 pm
I do butcher block and wood countertops as part of my high end carpentry biz. The ones from lowes or Hd are usually cheap wood, thin and soft. I have done customs up to 3 inches thick of solid wood. A custom walnut/spalted maple, pecan or cherry end grain can be the show piece of your kitche...

re: Looking for Local Carpenter

Posted by tropheus12 on 6/7/22 at 11:59 am
This is right up my alley. Jeff 225-two five two - 3883...

Fishing La1 roads after IDA

Posted by tropheus12 on 11/14/21 at 6:37 pm
Got some days off and was wondering. I know IDA made a mess but is it possible to fish the side of the road between Leeville and GI ? Any Info would help. ...

re: Termite damage options

Posted by tropheus12 on 12/13/19 at 6:06 pm
Not to be the bearer of bad news but.... That looks like heart pine studs to me. Termites really don't like to chew on heart pine. But they will trail through the studs looking for greener pastures, usually in your ceiling are on a headers. I have seen quite a few houses that would have a half ...
Email gpollet@cox.net I have built a few out of antique cypress. Wall mounted. I will send you some pics....
Call Pollet Construction 225-252-3883 Old school carpenters, I am sure they will do you much better than a 1000/sq...
Pollet Construction. 225-252-3883 We just finished a massive fire place build. Fun jobs....

re: Remodel in Lafayette

Posted by tropheus12 on 10/2/19 at 10:42 am
Call Jeff Pollet 225-252-3883 ...

re: Shingles or tin roof?

Posted by tropheus12 on 9/30/19 at 8:09 am
Quality 26 gauge metal installed correctly is superior in every way except price. ...

re: Home Remodel Contractor in BR

Posted by tropheus12 on 9/3/19 at 5:25 pm
I would be willing to give you an estimate. Email me gpollet@cox.net ...
Old school carpenter here. I might be able to help you out. Email. gpollet@cox.net ...
If it is cypress, I would be willing to remove it for free. ...
I built a 19 foot Glen L wooden Aquacat. I am quite good with wood and wanted the challenge. And a laborious challenge it was. My advice The only reason to build a wood boat is for the love of the labor. It's more like art. If you are looking to express yourself artistically than go for it...
Old school carpenter here. Email gpollet@cox.net ...

re: Totaled Boat

Posted by tropheus12 on 7/29/19 at 9:53 am
I am interested in the boat as is. Email me if you want to make a deal. gpollet@cox.net ...

re: Brick Flooring in Kitchen

Posted by tropheus12 on 7/24/19 at 11:37 am
Plenty of tile and pavers to choose from but nothing beats the real thing if you are looking for the "look". We have done a couple of floors and quite a few back splashes with reclaimed brick. We cut the slips our selves. Sealing - Plenty of advance sealers today. I personally prefer penet...

re: Grand Isle rent game.

Posted by tropheus12 on 7/8/19 at 7:08 am
Good info here. For most of my life we have had a family camp and then I had my own little camp but had to sale in divorce. I want to get back on the island but it is hard to make the numbers work (risk/insurance). I am just trying to figure out if renting could be the answer. ...

Grand Isle rent game.

Posted by tropheus12 on 7/7/19 at 11:11 am
I am curious if any of you guys have rental property in Grand Isle? I "believe" that the cost of vacation rental in GI is fairly high compared to a lot of other destinations on the Gulf Coast, especially when you consider the cost of the house and property in GI vs higher cost of properties in p...
Surgical steel micro mesh used for filtration now being made for gutter inserts. Expensive but works. ...