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Timber Frame House FAQs

by Ben King | Monday March 26, 2018 | Building Tips

You’re excited to build a new home, and timber frame houses have caught your eye. Should you go with a traditional steel-frame structure or a timber frame? These frequently asked questions (FAQs) on timber frame houses can help you decide…



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4 No-Nonsense Tips to Find the Best Barn Builder

by Ben King | Monday February 12, 2018 | Building Tips

Hiring a barn builder can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the process. Whether you’ve been dreaming about a specific barn your entire life or aren’t quite yet sure what type of structure you want, you’ll want to find…



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Is a Wood Framed Building Right for Your Business?

by Ben King | Wednesday December 27, 2017 | Building Tips

If you are planning to build a small- to mid-sized commercial building, consider the following before deciding whether to build a steel or wood framed commercial building. Cost efficient and durable Steel is an excellent choice for buildings with large…



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4 Lesser Known Considerations for Your New Barn Living Quarters

by Ben King | Wednesday August 23, 2017 | Building Tips

Whether you want to live closer to your equine friends or need a cool space for guests to stay, incorporating livable space into your new barn project can be a smart option. Before you start planning barn living quarters, keep…



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Building Your Dream Car Garage: What to Consider

by Ben King | Wednesday July 19, 2017 | Building Tips

Lately, you’ve been dreaming of the perfect car garage. We know the one—it has everything you could ever want or need to delight your car enthusiast heart. Getting the answers to these eight often overlooked questions is essential for designing…



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Optimize Space in Your New Tack Room

by Ben King | Wednesday July 5, 2017 | Building Tips

Working with professional barn builders when designing and building your new barn can be an exciting process, especially when you have the ability to customize it to your liking. You’ll be able to collaborate with them to design a new…



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Barn Design Process: 3D Modeling Meets Old-World Quality

by Ben King | Wednesday June 21, 2017 | Building Tips

Working with a barn builder can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the process. Quarry View Construction’s professional team helps eliminate that frustration and builds quality, long-lasting structures by using technology throughout the barn design process. To share a…



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How to Prevent Barn Fires: What You Need to Know

by Ben King | Wednesday June 7, 2017 | Building Tips

Fire! It’s a phrase no barn owner ever wants to hear. Preventing barn fires is just one way to safeguard your family, horses, and belongings. In an environment filled with dust, wood, and other combustible materials, fire is a very…



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Why You Need a Tack Room for a New Horse Barn

by Ben King | Monday May 22, 2017 | Building Tips

Building a tack room allows you to create dedicated space for all your horse care necessities. This will allow you to spend more time with your horse, as you won’t be wasting time digging through a horse stall stacked full…



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Grow Your Agribusiness Assets with an Agricultural Storage Barn

by Ben King | Monday May 8, 2017 | Agriculture

Whether your farm offers summer produce co-ops or hosts pumpkin patch rides, your agricultural-based company needs space to efficiently and safely store the tools and supplies that power your business. The benefits of adding an agricultural storage barn to your…