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Montana Timbercraft LLC
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - Build

Serving Ravalli County, MT and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"We had Mark remodel our second bathroom a few months ago. The remodel turned out exactly as we planned, Mark did an excellent job giving us a really beautiful space. He finished slightly ahead of schedule and he left the project neat and clean at the end of each day. We have an upcoming project we want Mark to do for us in 2027!"
Boathouse Truss
Flathead Lake Deck 1
Custom Deck
Bridge Between Decks
Boathouse Addition

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Charles Wyles Contractors
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ravalli County, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We’ve worked with Charles on previous projects, and he does exceptional work. Our hand built kitchen cabinets as well as our bathroom vanity are beautifully done. He is always works to achieve your goals and helps you to cut cost. He’s personable as well as efficient. We would highly recommend this versatile contractor for almost any project you’d like to accomplish."
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R&T Services
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Serving Ravalli County, MT and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

"They are excellent contractors. They listen to what we wanted done, made suggestions as to how to improve upon our ideas and did excellent work. They have a great eye for detail . They exceeded our expectations and did it at a fair price."
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Montana Excavating Services LLC
5.0(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Ravalli County, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Montana Excavating has the experience to provide a broad list of services ranging from Land Clearing, Building Pads, Concrete, and Steel Building Erection. There are no projects too large or too small. Give us a call today and let us take care of your needs!

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Choice Home Warranty
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Find a Custom Home BuilderShed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Ravalli County, 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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Cornerstone, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Ravalli County, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dennis Duran built our first home about 3 and 1/2 years ago. He was very easy to work with, produced a high quality build, and we are still in it today with no problems at all."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The term “cottage” is subjective, so there’s no rigid definition, but it generally refers to a small home with simple and purposeful architecture that embraces nature and focuses on charm over everything else. Cottages are typically 1 or 1 1/2-stories tall, usually with gabled roofs, and are built out of natural materials that help make the structure a part of the surrounding nature rather than something that stands out from it. A big part of what makes a cottage a cottage is the decor, which includes natural materials from the nearby area.

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.

While it’s best to have access to large, healthy, strong trees in a safe position, treehouse living is still possible without them. Contractors can fit tree posts to build the structure onto or use posts as additional support alongside the trees themselves. If you’re in doubt about the suitability of the trees on your land, consult with a local treehouse builder before you start the project.

You may need a local building permit and written permission from your homeowner’s association to install a shed, especially if you’re doing any substantial land clearing or installing electricity or plumbing. Permit requirements vary between municipalities, so research the local laws before starting your project. If you hire a contractor to build the shed, they can help determine which permits will be necessary.

The most common slope, or roof pitch, for a shed is 4:12 or four inches of height for every horizontal foot. For areas that experience heavy snow loads, a steeper roof of 6:12 or 9:12 is best. 

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