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Goodlife Exterior
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Customers say: True professional

"Justin showed up on time, very professional. Put our desk together in a timely fashion. Also helped with a slow water sink and went to Home Depot to pick up parts and put it together. Very personable. Highly recommend and will use him in the future."
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Diamond Finish Construction LLC
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was very easy to work with Diamond Finish Construction. All of my questions were answered and the craftsmanship truly brought my vision to life. The work was impeccable and very professional. The jobs were completed efficiently and exceeded my expectations."
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Remodeling - General Project
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Remodeling - General Project

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Ed Chachere Construction Inc
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He did an excellent job with the curves in the design.  The only hiccup was there was a one day delay on getting the cement truck to the house.  But on the next morning his crew was here and so was the cement truck and they quickly finished the job.  I would use Mike on any other concrete work I had."
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Mestayer Woodworks and Remodeling
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Lafayette, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We are extremely pleased with the construction of our fence. It is beautiful and perfectâ ¦exactly what we wanted & imagined it to be. Dominic has proven to be a knowledgeable & skillful carpenter. His work is done with precision & pride. He is easy to work with & professional with communications. Our cost was reasonable & the project was completed in a timely fashion. We have seen pictures of some of his other completed projects & are impressed with his many skills. We are contracting him to, also, do some brickwork & installation of wood flooring. He is a very fine craftsman!"
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

In the U.S., original and converted carriage houses are most often found in New England, New York, and other parts of the Northeast. New construction carriage houses can be found across the country, and are often added to properties with Colonial-style homes for additional living, storage, or work space, although they can be found in many different styles.

The lifespan of a barn is typically 40 to 60 years, but with skillful construction and proper maintenance, it can last up to 100 years. The actual lifespan depends on several factors, including the barn type, materials, usage, and climate. For example, the posts of a pole barn should last 50 years or longer, but if the structure is used for livestock in a rainy climate, it may rot within the first decade. Custom designs with high-end materials tend to last the longest. To get the best estimate for your barn's lifespan, you should consider its material type and intended use.

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.

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, 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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