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Avatar for SES Enterprises LLC
SES Enterprises LLC
4.4(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Arabi, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"SES was fantastic to work with. From their front office staff to their job site workers everyone was polite and extremely professional. They helped build my dream home and I couldn't have done it without them. I would recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and knowledgable expertise."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Major Construction LLC
4.7(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Arabi, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT quality of work! Very professional amd polite crew and left with all debris. Major Construction has also performed roofing and electrical work in my home. Truly great service was provided. I will be using this company again for another home improvement."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Layth's Construction, LLC
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Serving Arabi, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Laythâ s construction to install a new roof and I was very satisfied with the job. The price was also very cheap only $7,000. The workers were also very respectful and clean."
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Response time1 day
Response rate91%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dutch & Sons Construction LLC
5.0(
2
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Garage - Build

Serving Arabi, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time3 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Grasso Construction LLC
4.8(
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Serving Arabi, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Grasso and his team did an excellent job of replacing my mother’s roof. He provided an estimate in a timely fashion. Work began each day as expected. The team cleaned up when done for the day. The job was finished on time. The price was right. I highly recommend Mr. Grasso’s company if you are in search of a professional roofer."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A 5x8 trailer can fit a queen-sized bed plus additional items. It is one of the most common sizes for enclosed cargo trailers, open utility trailers, and dump trailers. U-Haul, a national trailer rental company serving most U.S. markets, claims its 5x8 enclosed trailer can tow up to 1,800 pounds.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

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.

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