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Primo Construction Of Metropolis
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Benton, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The absolute BEST experience! In 2 days we had a new roof and everything was cleaned up as if they weren’t even here. Extremely satisfied from start to finish! Highly recommended this company. The roofers I can’t say enough about their work ethics! The best part no hidden cost whatsoever!"
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Gordon Construction
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Benton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Gordon Construction is awesome! Tanya was prompt in responding to my request for a deck repair. She sent me my estimate as quickly as she could. I am extremely impressed with Austin and his partner! They re great time managers, highly professional young men, and are very knowledgeable of what they do! I will definitely call them back for every single home improvement project I will have in the future."
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Response time2 days
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ANTHONY'S CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Benton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent work, it has to suit him before it’s done. Have used him for over 25yrs and has worked in almost every room in my house and also built a pole barn for my tractor and equipment. Wonderful person, upmost moral and ethical person. Highly recommended him!"
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

The construction stage is almost always the longest part of building a house. Within this stage, framing often takes the most time, lasting anywhere from one week to a couple of months, depending on the home's size, the crew, and the time of year. Other parts of the construction phase include pouring the foundation and installing doors, windows, a roof, siding, drywall, and flooring. The planning and design phase can also be very time-consuming, sometimes taking months or even years, especially for a custom home. The final finishing process, which includes painting and installing trim, is typically shorter than the construction or planning stages.

Yes, barndominiums are designed to withstand strong weather and severe storms if they are built properly by trained professionals. Most barndominiums are made up of a steel structure that can protect a building from winds of up to 150 miles per hour and resist a variety of weather conditions without a major risk of structural damage to the exterior, foundation, or frame.

Any type of construction that damages a tree’s roots via soil compaction can be dangerous, and is one of the primary causes of mature tree death in residential areas. Simply putting lots of weight on the ground around the tree, like construction supplies, trailers, and equipment, can kill roots near the surface. Of course, installing new foundations, patios, or utility lines can cut through nearby tree roots. Accidentally striking a tree with equipment or supplies is rarely a problem, but can cause damage of its own, too.

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