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Wally Westbrook Designs
4.8(
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Find a Custom Home BuilderGarage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Electra, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

"Our relationship started out as Mr. Westbrook and quickly escalated to "Wally".  This guy is so friendly, attentive and get this actually listens to your ideas.  I have dealt with other building designers in the past and they have "their" agenda and "their" designs and they want to show you just how smart they are.  Wally listens to what you want, designs it and then tells you why or why not something works or doesn't work.  The guy is great and you get your building but designed properly.  What you might think sounds like a great idea could be a future disaster.  He walks you through the minefield of building design.  His design for our school and residence was first class.  I would recommend him most highly to anyone interested in having a real professional with years of not only designs skills but also hands on building experience.  He is the perfect combination of both.
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Houma's House
Governor’s Mansion

+21

Recommended by92%of homeowners
GTR Construction
4.6(
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Electra, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Bob was awesome. He’s very knowledgeable on remodeling and home construction. I’ve had both my bathrooms remodeled by GTR and most recently my kitchen countertops and backsplash. I couldn’t be more pleased. I will only use them for any home renovations I have."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Rileys welding
5.0(
5
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Garage - BuildShed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Electra, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"I found Rileys Welding on Angi's List, called and he met me that same day to look at a commercial metal door whose top hinge had broken away from the metal frame. He quoted a very reasonable price, did the work in about an hour and door now closes properly."
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Privacy fence
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Wrought iron fence

+21

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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.

Common pitfalls include underestimating the cost of site preparation, overlooking permit and utility fees, and not setting aside funds for unexpected changes. Change orders during construction can disrupt your budget. It’s best to plan a detailed budget, obtain multiple quotes, and include a 10% to 15% contingency fund for unexpected expenses.

Skid foundations, deck block foundations, and concrete block foundations are the most affordable shed foundation options. Of these, we recommend deck blocks. Deck blocks are easy to install and level, and they raise your shed up off the ground to prevent rotting from exposure to water and moisture. Keep in mind that deck blocks won’t resist soil movement or frost heave, so they’re not ideal in areas with expansive soil or a deep frost line.

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. 

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.

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