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Charles Christensen Jr. Construction
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Garage - Build

Serving Pillager, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Charles was very prompt with responding in a timely manner. Provided detailed drawings confirming the design we had visioned. A few details needed to be worked out per our request and completed promptly. Excellent customer service!"
Response time2 days
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Campbell's LLC
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Pillager, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"Itâ s not just what you do itâ s how you do it. Zak is a very experienced earth mover and also one of the nicest contractors Iâ ve ever met. Graded our entire driveway and front lot exactly the way we wanted and cleaned up after. Best in class."
Response time12 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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KVL Construction LLC
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Garage - Build

Serving Pillager, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"KVL and Nick did a great in turning this house around for me and getting it to market in a timely fashion! Their knowledge and experience far exceeded expectations. They are great at creating solutions to any situation and they will always make sure to achieve whatever it is your goal is for your project, big or small!"
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J. V. Tree & Landscaping
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Pillager, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

"I was very protective of how much limbing had to be done. We had some sick branches up high and we were concerned about loosing the tree altogether at some point. Jesse kept assureing me that it would fill back in and it would be ok. Only time will tell on that account, at this time I am confindent he knows that it will. All and all good experince.
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Whether a prefab home is worth it or not will depend on your personal needs and preferences. Overall, prefab homes tend to cost less than traditional homes, although they also tend to have lower resale values. Another thing to consider is that prefab homes usually last 50 to 60 years or longer, while traditional homes last 50 to 100 years or more.

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. 

Pole barns and carports are similar in that they rely on posts for support and are often not connected to a primary structure. The main difference between the two is that pole barns usually include walls that surround the entire perimeter of the structure, while carports generally remain open on three or four sides. It’s possible to insulate garage doors and even exterior walls on pole barns to create a comfortable workspace, and it’s a bit more secure for storage purposes. However, carports are more affordable.

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