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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

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"Where do I start? I have known Steve for a few years now and he has tiled my entire front kitchen area and replaced outlets in my 1960s house, made me the sturdiest workbench ever, cleared my entire over grown pine tree area. He is the first one I call! Fair pricing and he always makes each job a priority and showed so much respect for myself and home."
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Secoy Custom Structures
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Build

Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Paul has now built us a shed, a new front porch and extended our back deck. All projects were completed in a timely manner and with attention to detail. I highly recommend his services."
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Rail City Hauling and Removal
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Shed, Barn or Playhouse - Repair

Serving Dorset, VT and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Our garage slab turned out GREAT!! We live in a rocky area with a lot drainage issues. Pat came is gave us his honest opinion and helped us plan the best way to position our garage for our property. He was reliable and his crew got the job done in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend him and use again for future projects!"
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Pole Barn Builders questions, answered by experts

Concrete blocks are the cheapest way to base a shed. However, the space in between allows critters to go under, burrow, and even damage your shed’s frame. For a more pest-proof option, consider building a shed base with gravel or paver stones. Both options are fairly affordable and easy enough for a DIY project. For gravel, you can build a wooden frame to contain the loose material.

Yes, barn doors can be too heavy, although the limitation is usually imposed by the mounting hardware you buy and not your home’s framing, unless you’re building an unusually wide door. To keep the weight down, you can opt for 1-by material rather than 2-by material, and choose a softwood like pine rather than a hardwood like maple or oak. Check the weight limits on your mounting hardware, and always attach your door track to studs rather than to drywall anchors.

This answer varies based on where you are, but most states require that all homes are greater than 320 square feet. Remember that four walls are not the only requirements—windows, closet space, minimal ceiling heights, and indoor air quality are also factors. Each state and municipality differs, though, and as some don’t consider tiny homes permanent shelters, you’ll need to check to ensure you aren’t violating any local or state laws with your build.

Rather than using a common two-by-four piece of wood for a rafter, you probably will use two-by-six, two-by-eight, two-by-ten, or even two-by-twelve boards. Wider lumber is typically a better choice in a larger building as it provides more sturdiness. Some installers may use wider lumber for rafters near the edges of the roof, where the greatest stress occurs, and save money with narrower lumber toward the middle.

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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