Response to outbuilding construction

My husband built me a chicken coop out of slab wood. I think we only paid $2 per bundle. We usually got 2-3 on the truck. None of this wood has the bark on it, is anywhere from 1"-2" thick and came in lengths of anything from 4'-6'. (they always gave us the option in lengths to buy).The end had to sometimes be cut straight and we had to use a drill to start the nail holes but that was basically the worst of it. We did put a heavy coat of paint on it to help last longer. But - if you're looking to build a large barn, that'll be alot of work. (cheap but work!)We also made several trips to a Menards to check their "bargain bin". That's an area outside in their building material section. Here they sell anything that was slightly dented or scratched or was left over from a bundle. I know we bought 16' steel siding for less than 1/2 the regular price. We weren't too picky on colors and threw a storage shed and pig pen together with that. Hope this helps! GOOD LUCK !!!

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