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Avatar for Weddington Fence & Deck
Weddington Fence & Deck
4.5(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"In addition to replacing a 20 year old builder-grade deck, Paul built an addition to the deck and a 4-board fence with mesh backing around the perimeter of our property. The materials he used were high quality. His craftsmanship and attention to detail went beyond my expectations. He was punctual and met the timeline we both agreed to. His communication was always professional and he kept me up to date as the project went along. I highly recommend Paul and would not hesitate to use his services again in the future."
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 Pergola and Deck
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+55

Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Winks Property Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Winks Property Solutions. Robbie handled my yard work and various handyman tasks including hanging shutters and repairing storm damage with professionalism and skill. His pricing was very reasonable and he is someone you can trust! I highly recommend Winks Property Solution if you are looking for reliable, honest, and thorough work!"
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Salem Deck and Fencing
5.0(
16
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Salem, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very timely with the estimate, quote, and installation! Price was very fair and the job was done very quickly. Even with the snowy weather he still came and finished the job! Very professional and respectful! Highly recommend!"
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Kristy's Deck
Kristy"s Deck
Deck
Deck

+113

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

While a romantic getaway in a vacation treehouse may sound appealing, building one to live in year-round comes with more challenges. However, a growing number of people are adopting this small-scale living approach to appreciate an off-the-grid, private lifestyle. It allows you to feel closer to nature in a sustainable, customizable, minimalist, and eco-friendly way.

American badgers sleep in the burrows they dig, which can be extensive, featuring multiple chambers and tunnels. Badgers prefer to excavate their dens in open grasslands, prairies, and fields where the soil is easy to dig. They are solitary animals and usually have several burrows within their territory to use as needed. These underground homes provide them with a safe and secure place to rest during the day and to raise their young.

The timeline to build your barn will depend on the barn type and the company you hire. A pole barn may take six weeks or so, while a traditionally framed or steel-framed barn can take four months or longer. Building a barndominium takes the longest because you are essentially building a new home. You can expect barndominiums to take six months or longer to build.

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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. 

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