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BWC Construction Services
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Serving Morris, OK and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

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Warranties offered

"Contractor and crew were very professional, friendly and timely. Contractor was patient & educational with providing answers to my questions and worked with me to deliver what I needed for this project. End result for the building concrete slab was beautiful. Also performed clean-up in timely manner."
Deck and handicap ramp
Deck and handicap ramp
Deck and handicap ramp
Deck and handicap ramp
Deck and handicap ramp

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Response time3 days
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Recommended by58%of homeowners
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E&T Construction and Design
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Serving Morris, OK and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"E&T Construction & Design has done several jobs for me and my family. They go above and beyond to make your experience an awesome one. The carpentry work is wonderful and all the designs are beautiful"
Response time5 hrs
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High Ground Solutions LLC
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Serving Morris, OK and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jesse at High Ground Solutions was great! He put together some garage cabinets we purchased, he was on time, didn’t take long, his charge was very reasonable and they looked great when he was done. He’s a pro!"
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Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Building a barndominium means converting a barn into a house. Barndominiums are becoming popular as spacious and stylish alternatives to typical housing structures. Old barns that become houses traditionally consist of wooden construction. However, newer structures, such as pole barns, often contain metal exteriors and roofs. Converting a metal outbuilding into a house presents an excellent opportunity to create a barndominium from metal.

For maximum stability, install grab bars on wall studs, as this will adequately support the weight. However, if you don't have access to studs, you can get by with wall anchors. If opting for the latter, choose specialty hollow wall anchors. 

Yes, walls on the top floor can be load-bearing if stacked on the floor’s foundation.

Yes, you can find ceiling joists using simple tools if a stud finder isn't available.

Using a hammer requires patience and a keen ear. Gently tap the ceiling in a grid pattern, listening for sound changes. A hollow sound indicates space between joists, while a solid, dull thud suggests a joist. Mark the location with a pencil and confirm by tapping from different angles.

Alternatively, you can use a nail, but this method will leave small holes. You'll feel increased resistance when the nail hits a joist. Mark the spot and repeat the process every 16 or 24 inches to map the joist locations. This method is considered less reliable than using a stud finder.

By careful planning and reinforcement to maintain structural integrity.

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