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Rinehart construction
4.3(
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Find a Custom Home Builder

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Professional and courteous from start to finish Met all expectations delivering quality work. I would recommend this builder and will use them again in the future. The only issue we had, and a minor one, was getting a full crew over during a couple of Holliday weeks however he regained momentum quickly and though it was stressful at the time it had no impact in the end. Communicating is good and he touched base with me often without me having to chase him down. I guessing we recognized early on I needed that."
Custom Log Home Addition
Custom Log Home Addition
Custom Log Home Addition
Custom Log Home Addition
Custom Log Home Addition

+8

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,678
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Deer Lodge, MT 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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NSD Construction, LLC
4.4(
7
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"NSD Construction is the most punctual, reliable construction company in the area. The staff is courteous and clean. I immediately hired them for a second job after seeing the results of the first job I hired them for. I highly recommend doing business with them."
Garage with a level 5 fin
Garage with a level 5 fin
Garage with a level 5 fin
Garage with a level 5 fin
Garage with a level 5 fin

+7

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gutt'r Done 406 LLC
5.0(
5
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Pressure washing; gutters, sidewalks, driveways, etc. If it can be pressure washed, we'll gutt'r done! \n\nWinter needs: Snow removal; blowing, shoveling, roofs, sidewalks, driveways etc. \n\nWe service residential and commercial, no problem.\n\nVeteran owned and operated right here in the last best place, Montana. Serving Our community, the way we served Our country.

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Barndominium Builders FAQs, answered by experts

You can use a variety of wood to build a barn door, but the most common options include 1-by boards and 2-by boards for the backing and the decorative boards on the front of the door. Softwoods like pine will save you some money and should hold up well, while hardwoods like maple and oak will stand up to more wear and tear. You could also build the backer out of plywood to minimize the cuts you need to make. Whatever you decide on, make sure the width of the wood is compatible with the mounting brackets you buy.

Yes, barndominiums are energy-efficient as long as insulation professionals properly install quality insulation, windows, and doors. Utility bills for barndo living can be up to 50% lower than those for a traditional home.  Make your barndo more energy efficient by working with contractors and HVAC professionals to strategically place windows, doors, and heating/cooling systems. 

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.

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.

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. 

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