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Cover's Construction LLC
5.0(
8
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The entire process from planning to completion was easy, efficient and quickly completed. Joe and his crew are such nice guys and hard workers. They work hard and got the job done faster than I thought possible. The building if perfect!"
Deck with pavilion
Utility building reskin
Backyard shop
Pool Gazebo
Storage/ Shop

+4

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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F and F Construction Remodel, LLC
4.9(
24
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Garage - Build

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"We used F and F Construction to help repair and replace boards, spindles, and steps at our Urbandale home on 158th street. Brent and Matt were fantastic in getting the job done quickly and did quality work. We talked for awhile after the job was finished. They are easy to talk with and know what they are doing. I highly recommend them to other home owners in the area. -Winston Morris."
Response time4 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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EM Exteriors LLC
5.0(
5
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Johnston, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Morales did an exceptional job on my deck replacement. I am a perfectionist, and he met all of my expectations. The job was completed very quickly, and he was very receptive to any suggestions or inquiries I had. I highly recommend him and his crew. They are very professional, polite, and talented. He will definitely be the one I call for my next project."
custom deck
custom deck
custom deck
custom deck
custom deck

+18

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

There's no simple answer to which is less costly: wood or metal-framed homes. In most cases, metal building components cost more than wooden ones, while entire metal buildings cost less than wooden versions. However, regardless of the exterior framing or structure, each must meet similar building codes. This means that the costs are about the same, even considering that wood will require more maintenance than metal over time.

Your chicken coop needs to be off the ground to protect your chickens and avoid problems brought on by flooding, mud, and moisture. If you can't locate a high area to build the coop, you should build an elevated coop to ensure it stays dry. 

Building a tiny house is the least complicated way to build, especially if you’re tackling the project as a DIY. The smaller size means less complex plans, more straightforward utility installation, and fewer ways to make costly errors. Tiny homes still need to conform to building codes and often have other applicable regulations, so be sure to get the proper permits and confirm your build is by the book.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

Whether you should choose a flat roof or a sloped roof depends on your particular situation. Flat roofs tend to be less expensive to install. However, sloped roofs have longer lifespans and stand up better to heavy snow and other inclement weather.

Keep in mind that even a flat roof needs to have a slight slope, usually around 1/2 inch for every foot. If it is completely flat, water will pool and cause damage, either from weight or leakage or rot.

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