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Q: What is the best type of wood for overhead garage storage?

• <div><p>We recommend plywood and solid wood. Particleboard and MDF (medium-density fiberboard) are often too weak to hold significant loads, and could sag or deform under pressure. Plywood or solid wood are meant to last, and can handle the weight of several large items. If you want to spend a little more for a moisture-resistant material, you can consider using steel.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to convert a garage into an ADU?

• <div><p>You can expect a garage conversion project to take an average of between two and four months. Your timeline can vary, though, and it could take six months or longer if you need to run utilities to a detached garage, make structural changes to the building, or carry out foundation and structural repairs before the conversion begins.</p></div>

Q: Are prefabricated garages worth it?

• <div><p>A prefab, or prefabricated garage, requires far less construction work than one with a foundation and frame, but it&rsquo;s not nearly as desirable and may not be a worthwhile option. A prefabricated garage won&rsquo;t be as durable or long-lasting, and it doesn&rsquo;t provide the same protection for your belongings and vehicles. Plus, you can use a standard garage for more uses&mdash;like living space&mdash;whereas a prefab garage only serves as a space for storage. Lastly, building a traditional garage will add to your home value, while a prefab garage usually won&rsquo;t.</p></div>

Q: Is a garage considered living space?

• <div><p>In some cases, a detached garage can be considered extra living space, but you will need to gain permission and comply with your local building code. Depending on where you live, you may need permits for a variety of installations, including electrical work, plumbing, and structural work. Many homeowners make the mistake of converting a garage into a living space without acquiring permits, which can result in hefty fines and even the removal of your hard work. Furthermore, a detached garage doesn&rsquo;t add to the livable square footage of your home when it&rsquo;s time to sell.</p></div>

Q: What is the best material for building a garage?

• <div><p>Wood, steel, fiberglass, and aluminum are among the top building materials for a garage. Wood is highly customizable, naturally insulative, and durable in mild climates but can be expensive. Steel is lightweight, low-maintenance, and cost-effective, but it&rsquo;s susceptible to rust. Fiberglass is low-maintenance and doesn&rsquo;t shrink or expand in changing temperatures, but it can become brittle and crack from prolonged high winds and sun exposure. </p><p>Unlike steel, aluminum isn&rsquo;t susceptible to rust and is low-maintenance, but its ultra-light weight makes it less durable than some materials, and it&rsquo;s susceptible to saltwater damage, making it a poor choice for coastal homes.</p></div>

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Last update on November 29, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
Repaired structural damage and replaced metal roofs on two large farm barns that were over sixty years old. Painted existing metal sides. Victor and VP Roofing do very professional high quality work at a reasonable price. He is very honest and truthful in his dealings. He adds the extra...
VP Roofing & Renovation, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
The customer service was great and everything went very quicklyâ ¦I was able to do all the payment through my phone which also made things quicker and easier. The building was installed perfectly in less than 3 hours from start to finish. I would highly recommend Diamond Portable Buildings to...
Diamond Portable Buildings
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Reviewed in July 2023
Avoid! Cannon Pricket is not reliable or honest. After nine months of having our $10k deposit, he did not complete our barn project. We are still waiting to receive the remainder ($3000) of our deposit back after cancelling due to his lack of communication and zero reliability. It’s a shame...
Bullard Garages & Buildings
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Reviewed in May 2020
I had a huge tree that I need to cut down. They came out the quick work of taking the tree down. Didn’t fall on my barn. I am very happy. Definitely would use again
RM Tree Service
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Reviewed in September 2016
Excellent! The work was done in a few hours over two days. One to build the form and pour the concrete. Came back the next day to remove the form. Looks great!
Cane Creek Concrete Inc
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Reviewed in July 2016
Norred's is a great company that not only does gutters but all of your home improvement's or total home Build's.
Norred Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in August 2014
We were not impressed. We decided not to use this builder. Not a custom builder. They wouldn't make changes to house plans, not even for a price. Also beware everything is a "up grade".
ADAM'S HOMES
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Reviewed in June 2014
Building a new out building for a wood shop. The location needed some excavation back into a hill to come up with a level area large enough for the 16'x20' footprint and 6' perimeter area for the installers. The work seem to grow as we moved back into the hill; we ended up using close to 80...
Dirty Heath's Bobcat/Excavator
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Reviewed in April 2014
My family first came to meet Patrick when he was part of the crew working to build a huge barn on our new farm. After a bad departure with his previous employer he continued to do odd jobs for our family. However Patrick has drug problems, is very undependable. We caught him once while...
Patrick Koester
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Reviewed in July 2012
Larry did not build our home right. The foundation was done incorrectly. There is a long list of things that were done incorrectly and I want to warn other people not to use him. We have had to spend a very large amount of money to fix the problems with this house and we even took him to court.
Lifestyle Homebuilders Inc
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