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STAR CREEK CONSTRUCTION
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Garage - Build

Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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"We have used them before he has very good workers they do a beautiful job . Jeremy also built our sons house about 3 yrs ago . We are always very pleased with this company."
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Response time1 day
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

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Small jobs welcome

Hi, I'm Dave! I'm the guy you call when you've got a project that needs doing but don't have the time, tools, or desire to tackle it yourself.\nWith years of experience in custom cabinetry, woodworking, building maintenance, and home repairs, I bring professional craftsmanship and a friendly, down-to-earth approach to every job.\nFrom fixing doors and repairing cabinets to installing shelves, replacing trim, assembling furniture, and tackling that never-ending honey-do list, I'm happy to help! No job has to be a major renovation to deserve quality workmanship.\nI take pride in showing up when I say I will, treating your home with respect, and doing the job right. I especially enjoy those smaller projects that bigger contractors don't want to bother with.\nProudly serving Mont Belvieu, Baytown, and surrounding communities.

Diamond D Custom Homes. LLC
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Diamond D Custom Homes is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Kephart Handyman
4.8(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"First off, this company was great as to responsiveness and bidding the job. Then they were able to schedule the work to begin quickly and showed up as promised. Approached the work with professionalism and skill and completed all work to my satisfaction. I will call these people each and every time I need something done with my home or business."
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The 7A Services LLC
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Serving Highlands, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

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Emergency services offered

"Great job on kitchen (new flooring, granite countertops, cabinet painting) and bath (new shower stall, countertop) updates. Manny had already done the above work for us several months before Harvey brought 2 inches of water into our home. He contacted us to see if we needed help. It was great to have someone we already could depend on to handle our restoration. His crew replaced sheetrock and all of our flooring and repainted the entire interior of the house. The "B" grade for punctuality was not for Manny himself but some of the workmen."
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Barndominium Builders questions, answered by experts

The difference between a pole barn and a stick-built barn is in the construction. Large poles in the ground provide support for pole barns. For stick-built barns, 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber (known as sticks) create a frame around load-bearing beams. Stick-built construction is far more popular for residential homes. Pole barns are more cost-effective because they require fewer materials and less labor.

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.

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.

The lifespan of a barn is typically 40 to 60 years, but with skillful construction and proper maintenance, it can last up to 100 years. The actual lifespan depends on several factors, including the barn type, materials, usage, and climate. For example, the posts of a pole barn should last 50 years or longer, but if the structure is used for livestock in a rainy climate, it may rot within the first decade. Custom designs with high-end materials tend to last the longest. To get the best estimate for your barn's lifespan, you should consider its material type and intended use.

While prices fluctuate because of increased demand, fewer supplies, and engineering time, OSB generally remains more affordable than plywood at $1 to $2.40 per square foot compared to the $4.50 to $10 for plywood. Cost is only one factor you should consider when deciding between OSB and plywood.

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