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Ej Handyman Service LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Franklin, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company was fast and professional. They came out and gave us a quote. We didn’t have to wait. When they said they were going to be there they were there. My fence looks amazing. I have told many others about this company when they talk about how nice my fence looks. I would recommend them to anyone I know that is looking to have fence work done."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Diamond Finish Construction LLC
5.0(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Franklin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"MR. SANFORD EDWARDS JR IS A TRUE PROFESSIONAL WITH GREAT ATTENTION TO DETAILS!! MAKING CERTAIN THAT EVERY CUT IS PERFECT & EVERY PIECE FITS TOGETHER SEAMLESSLY. QUALITY OF WORK IS ?!! HONEST, ON TIME & CLEANS UP AFTER EVERY WORK SCHEDULE. MY HUSBAND & I WILL DEFINITELY BE CALLING MR SANFORD FOR ANY/ALL FUTURE CARPENTER WORK!! THANK YOU MR SANFORD EDWARDS JR."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - General Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Fencing Project
Remodeling - General Project

+33

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Franklin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Loay Jabbar provided the information I needed quickly and clearly. I immediately signed up for full coverages for our two homes because of the discounts offered and because of the quality of service that Loay is saying and promising Choice Home Warranty provides to its customers. I have bad experiences with other home warranty companies so I am hoping I found the best company that would deliver the best service."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Weather Guard Lifetime Metal Roofing
4.4(
40
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Franklin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had previous leaks and was ready for a new roof. I called Weatherguard and Jonathan came to my house with more information than any one person should have.  He explained every step in detail. I felt comfortable talking with him and knew if I had any questions I could call and get answers.  The crew was professional, cleaned up every evening before leaving for the day and finished earlier than expected.  My neighbors were very impressed with the roof and did not know it was metal (I got the cedar shake) until the sign was placed in the yard. Once they found out they were extremely impressed.  Overall the entire experience was great. "
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
Wade's Electric
4.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Franklin, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My home is more than 30 years old and we it flooded in 2016. My electrical box was in bad shape. Some of the pins were burnt, the breaker was fried and couldn't be replaced. Now I have an all new load center and breaker and pretty much an entire new electrical system for my home. The pro was very concerned about my problem and genuinely cared about fixing it for me. I have not been sleeping well because I was worried about the potential to have an electrical fire due to my faulty wiring and electrical system. The pro came out yesterday morning and stayed until 7:00 pm to fix my problem. I slept well last night knowing that I was safe from the potential to have a fire."
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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Prefab sheds can be worth it, depending on your needs and goals. If you want to build the shed yourself or have a quick project turnaround, then a prefab shed will likely be worth it. If you want something more customized, then starting from scratch may help you achieve your goals better than a prefab could.

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.

The most significant expense when building a barndominium is constructing the metal shell, which includes the roof, doors, and windows. Additional exterior components impacting the overall cost include metal siding and the concrete foundation.

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.

Trex is not stronger than wood, but it lasts longer than wood and is heavier. Trex holds up well to the elements and is resistant to termites thanks to its resilient composition of plastic, reclaimed wood, and sawdust. Trex decking is rot and warp-resistant, making it especially useful in areas that experience a lot of snow and rain.

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