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Barn Renovation in Montgomery County

by Paul Bahn | Friday August 25, 2023 | Case Studies

Per Whitpain Township historical records, this property was previously known as the McCracken Residence and farmstead. Earliest accounts indicate that the original construction of the barn was 1785 along with its three sister buildings. The three sister buildings were a…



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Choosing the Wrong Contractor Case Study

by Craig Hoffman | Thursday September 17, 2020 | Building Tips

Starting any construction project with a quality contractor like Quarry View Building Group is key to a successful project. Fortunately most contractors like Quarry View Building Group are skilled and experienced craftspeople that will build your house on-time and on-budget.…



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What to Look for When Choosing a Contractor

by Craig Hoffman | Thursday January 9, 2020 | Building Tips

Building a dream home is a goal for many of us. Incorporating our vision, taste, style and creativity often drive us to build our version of the American dream. Unfortunately, a steady flow of headlines of wayward building contractors is…



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What’s the Difference Between Traditional and Timber Frame Construction?

by Ben King | Thursday February 28, 2019 | Case Studies

Four Differences Between Traditional and Timber Frame Construction Timber frame construction is highly sought after for both residential and commercial spaces even though it is typically more expensive than traditional construction. Before planning your project, check out the benefits and…



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Quarry View’s 10-Year Project Showcase: Part 2

by Ben King | Thursday July 26, 2018 | Case Studies

In Part 1 of our 10 Year Project Showcase, we focused our attention on an indoor riding arena, a beautiful timber frame home, and a gorgeous equestrian facility. In Part 2 of this series, we’ll show you a luxury barn,…



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Quarry View’s 10 Year Project Showcase: Part 1

by Ben King | Friday June 15, 2018 | Case Studies

This summer, Quarry View is celebrating 10 exciting years of serving customers up and down the East Coast. From arenas and barns to homes to commercial buildings (including a pet resort), we’ve worked on it all. Here are three of…



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Trucking Company Gets a New Shop and Office in Mount Joy, PA

by Ben King | Tuesday May 22, 2018 | Case Studies

Challenge Family trucking company owners Phil and Ryan Garber of GFI Transport in Mount Joy, PA, approached Quarry View Construction for much needed new facilities. They were servicing their fleet of trucks and trailers in a building they’d outgrown and…



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Pennsylvania Excavating Company Moves into a new Custom Warehouse

by Ben King | Thursday April 26, 2018 | Case Studies

We built T.S. Hess & Sons Excavating in Pipersville, PA a new warehouse so they could move the business to a bigger site designed specifically for house excavating equipment. (more…)



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A Timber Frame House in New Jersey Becomes the Tranquil Home of their Dreams

by Ben King | Thursday March 8, 2018 | Case Studies

Challenge Ray and Debi Schaffer of Waretown, New Jersey, wanted to build a timber frame home for their family that would highlight the pond on their 6.5 acre property. They loved the aesthetics of timber, its warmth and openness. (more…)



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PA Transport Company Moves into Efficient Stud-Frame Commercial Building

by Ben King | Wednesday December 13, 2017 | Case Studies

Challenge After operating its family-owned business out of two office trailers and a two-bay shop for many years, GFI Transport decided it was time to invest in a new facility on its Mount Joy, PA property. Company owner and president,…