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Shapiro Construction
4.5(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel did an incredible job building a custom shelving unit plus helping on some painting both indoor and outdoor. He is precise and works efficiently. Would recommend to anyone looking for home repairs or custom built work."
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Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
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J C CONSTRUCTION
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Since the 90s, we have been specializing in handyman services, home repairs, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all of the services we offer below and call -- or-- click to schedule a free estimate today! \n

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Kilmer Home Renovations
5.0(
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Bennington, VT and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kilmer Home Renovations is one of the best choices I could have made for my home remodel! They are small but mighty! From the estimate all the way to the finish line they kept me informed with what was going on along with anything needed to make sure everything looked great! Definitely would recommend using them if you need work done to your home."
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

Adding an extension or addition to your home costs more than a loft conversion in all but the rarest cases where the home's structural integrity is lacking. Because a home addition requires a new foundation section or significant structural upgrades to handle a cantilevered portion, the cost compared to almost any loft conversion is significantly greater for the same square footage.

It’s much less expensive to build a house with wood. This is because wood is relatively inexpensive, strong enough to endure decades or even centuries of weathering and pressure, and is easier to replace if there are issues. The cost of stone houses are incredibly expensive, heavy, time-consuming to build, and difficult to repair. 

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.

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.

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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