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Robert Almekinder Construction Company
3.8(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"This contractor is great! He works very hard, always pleasant and responsive. He keeps the work area tidy and has been very careful with our landscaping. The deck project is shaping up fast and he has made some construction suggestions that are valuable. I would definitely hire him again and would have no hesitation recommending Robert Almekinder Construction to our neighbors and friends."
Concrete Patio
Concrete Patio
Outdoor concrete patio
Custom Bench
Project Custom Bench

+12

Response time1 day
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mejia's All In Construction
4.6(
11
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Shandon, CA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Robert and his partner did an absolutely amazing job on our new fence. This was not an easy project, and they handled it with professional and in a very timely manner. We are beyond pleased with the outcome of the project."
Custom deck
Handymen Project
Fencing Project
Fencing Project
Custom deck

+213

Response time3 days
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

Choose a barn door with an extra two to three inches on either side of the frame. The width of the barn door will depend on the type and placement of your track, but in most cases, an additional inch or two will do the trick.

The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.

If you’re building a pole barn in place of a traditional home, lenders usually don’t offer traditional mortgages for these structures. You can also expect higher insulation costs and building permits may not be allowed in your area. Even if you’re just using a pole barn as storage or as a shelter for animals, these structures are less durable than steel buildings and require more maintenance.

Barns and barndominiums are most commonly painted red, like barns depicted in movies and paintings. The practice of painting barns red dates back to America’s colonial days, when new farmers would borrow the European practice of mixing linseed oil with ferrous oxide to coat the barns in order to protect them from the elements, leaving the structures with a red color.

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