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Sonart Construction Corp.
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I recently had my shingle roof replaced and I?m very happy with the results. The team was professional, punctual, and completed the job efficiently. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new roof looks great. They kept the work area clean and communicated well throughout the process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing a roof replacement."
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Stoney Brook R&D LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project went really well. The builder communicated clearly at each step of the way and was open to substitutions. We opted for a different brand of decking besides what they usually use and our requests were nicely accommodated. The workers came when they said they would and completed the project on-time and left our property as they found it. The porch and deck look awesome! I would highly recommend this builder for decking projects. We are very satisfied."
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Rodriguez Home Improvement LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jose came on time, gave a good estimate and he and his team did an excellent job painting three rooms and a garage. He prepped and fixed the walls nicely and did a great job cleaning up at the end of the job. Also excellent job pressure washing deck."
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Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Jordan's Handy Service's.
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Kent, CT and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Richie did a partial kitchen renovation for me and I'd like to say that I am quite pleased with his work and would gladly recommend him for your home project. Richie was articulate, punctual,fair, cleaned work debris and friendly, fair in pricing. I've found my handyman and look forward to working with him on future projects in my home. Satisfied homeowner Dave"
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

It can, especially with the rising popularity of treehouses that go beyond the ones designed for kids. Adults can now use them as office spaces, yoga studios, or quiet treetop retreats. That said, a treehouse can appeal to families with children or adults who might want to convert it into a space of their own. Depending on the buyer, they may be willing to pay extra for the unique feature.

Depending on your needs, you may find a storebought pole barn is a much less expensive option than a custom-built one. You can find pole barn kits from big box retailers starting at $11,000, but you will be limited when it comes to size and add-on features. As long as you have the necessary skills, you can save on labor costs by doing it yourself; but there are a lot of different skill sets you would need, and mistakes during the building process can lead to excessive repair bills later.

The best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

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.

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.

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