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American Exteriors LLC

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American Exteriors LLC

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Customers say: Super punctual
33 years of experience

American Exteriors LLC has been offering custom built replacement windows and maintenance free siding products to residents throughout the Midwest and Western United States since 1983. In fact, we continue to grow daily. Homeowners that are looking for replacement windows or vinyl siding reach out to American Exteriors daily- and the reason why is American Exteriors not only sells exterior replacement products, we manufacture them as well.

American Exteriors LLC has been offering custom built replacement windows and maintenance free siding products to residents throughout the Midwest and Western United States since 1983. In fact, we continue to grow daily. Homeowners that are looking for replacement windows or vinyl siding reach out to American Exteriors daily- and the reason why is American Exteriors not only sells exterior replacement products, we manufacture them as well.

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Taussig Landscape

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Taussig Landscape

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Customers say: Quality work
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Full Service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Snow Removal. Locally operated and owned

Full Service Lawn Care, Landscaping, and Snow Removal. Locally operated and owned

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| re:done | re:thinking residential design and construction : A full service residential company focused on building, rebuilding, and remodeling. Focused on design and concept visualization. Committed to delivering craftsmanship, attention energy and resource consumption and space utilization.

| re:done | re:thinking residential design and construction : A full service residential company focused on building, rebuilding, and remodeling. Focused on design and concept visualization. Committed to delivering craftsmanship, attention energy and resource consumption and space utilization.

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G&H WorX

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G&H WorX

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45 years of experience

G&H WorX specializes in "service"....one name, many services...nearly everything that is hard work that many do not want to do and/or the many things you have no time for; we do it!!!

G&H WorX specializes in "service"....one name, many services...nearly everything that is hard work that many do not want to do and/or the many things you have no time for; we do it!!!

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Weisbender Homes L.L.C.

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Weisbender Homes L.L.C.

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20 years of experience

Weisbender Homes L.L.C. is a fully licensed and insured General Contractor, capable of handling all phases of residential construction, home maintenance and repair, kitchen and bathroom improvement and remodeling, providing free estimates and consultation. All work is optioned in house and we work with local sub-contractors were needed. We use local suppliers and manufacturers.

Weisbender Homes L.L.C. is a fully licensed and insured General Contractor, capable of handling all phases of residential construction, home maintenance and repair, kitchen and bathroom improvement and remodeling, providing free estimates and consultation. All work is optioned in house and we work with local sub-contractors were needed. We use local suppliers and manufacturers.

Excavating questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

The cost to dig a trench ranges from $400 to $1,200 per 100 linear feet, depending on the soil, depth, and width. Plan to spend $5 to $12 per linear foot for trenching (it’ll be on the higher end if you have rocky soil). Renting a trencher costs $100 to $250 per hour, depending on the type of trencher. 

Digging out a basement takes anywhere from a few days to a few months. Most projects take at least two to five weeks, but it could take several months if you encounter obstacles. This project takes longer if you need to brace or raise your home before the excavation. Digging out a basement in new construction can take as little as three days.

It takes one hour to dig a 10-foot trench by hand. Use a trenching shovel with a sharp tip and a long head. Plan for more time if your soil is heavy or rocky. Consider renting a trencher if you’re digging a long or deep trench or if you have challenging soil or terrain. 

Yes, trenchers can go through gravel. Gravel is made up of smaller, softer rocks that certain trenchers are able to cut through. Just be sure to use a rock wheel trencher or chain trencher, both of which are made to cut through rocky landscapes and gravel pathways without dulling the teeth or chain.

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