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James Dean Bruderick
5.0(
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Garage - Build

Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

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"Very professional and quality workmanship. His foreman was also very professional and knowledgeable. Dean and his crew went above and beyond to not only fix my deck and items that I hired them for in my cottage but fixed problems they found as they worked along the way, saving me time and money in the end. He always kept me informed of the projects and anything that happened to â pop up unexpectedlyâ . Iâ ve recommended him to my neighbors, and I would definitely hire him for future jobs if needed. His price point was extremely reasonable and affordable. Heâ s on site overseeing work and does a lot of the work himself. Another thing we liked. Clean up was good. Dean sent pictures of progress or if he had questions. Another thing which we liked and most contractors donâ t do. Definitely a good guy and great company!"
Response time3 days
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Stolicker Builders, LLC
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K & M HOME IMPROVEMENTS,LLC
4.7(
14
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

"K&M improvement did such an incredible job!! they gave me the kitchen and bathroom I’ve always wanted!! Our house is over 100 years old and needed a lot of work, they worked so hard and went above and beyond to make the outcome perfect! They are so professional and easy to talk to, I’d recommend their services over and over again!!"
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R&D Home Repair LLC
5.0(
2
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Applegate, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Credit card accepted

I currently have 3 employees that have been life long friends of mine. We currently dont offer any financing, but am willing to quate job to customers standards. All work performed bye R&D Home Repair offers 100% satisfaction. I Rick Dittmar owner/operator is always on job site from start to finish to any questions concerning job.

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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

Building a tiny house is the least complicated way to build, especially if you’re tackling the project as a DIY. The smaller size means less complex plans, more straightforward utility installation, and fewer ways to make costly errors. Tiny homes still need to conform to building codes and often have other applicable regulations, so be sure to get the proper permits and confirm your build is by the book.

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 best lumber for building will be the strongest and most eco-friendly wood your budget allows. That being said, Douglas fir, pine, oak, and maple are all common building materials. Contractors will use a strong, inexpensive wood to frame a house or other structure and finer woods like mahogany for detail work. 

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.

The steep slope of an A-frame roof withstands high winds, heavy rain, and heavy snowfall, making them popular all over the world. A-frames also offer simple, quick construction. Finally, an A-frame typically has large windows on the non-roof sides to let in a maximum amount of natural light. Consequently, they are often an affordable building solution for the right homeowner and location.

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