Every porch overhang or structure needs some kind of support. Those supports are usually large wooden beams that have one end in the ground and the top of the beam secured under part of a roof or ceiling. This article isn’t meant to be a step-by-step guide on installing porch post hardware, but instead to… Continue reading Porch Post Hardware and Installation

Like most projects, when choosing porch posts, material matters. There are several factors that may determine which post best fits your needs such as cost, aesthetics, and required maintenance. Below we’ll go through the pros and cons of 3 different types of porch post materials. Pressure Treated Lumber Most treated lumber comes in the form… Continue reading Post Options For Your Porch Or Patio Overhang

In today’s economy, saving money where you can is important. If you’re considering a fence project for your home in Bastrop, TX, there are a few ways you can save money without sacrificing quality. When shopping around for the best price don’t just go with the first fence contractor in Bastrop you find. Get quotes… Continue reading Bastrop, TX Fence Company: How to Save Money on Your Next Professional Fencing Project in Bastrop, TX?

Decks can be one of the more enjoyable parts of a home and you might want to get straight to dreaming up an idea and building it immediately, but before you buy your materials and lay down any planks, there are code requirements that must be met by the structure in order to avoid any… Continue reading Deck Railing Codes and Requirements in Texas

A great way to expand the space of your home in a relatively inexpensive manner is to utilize the outside! Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity for good reason – they increase the value of your home while providing a wonderful place to host your friends, spend time with family, or simply enjoy the… Continue reading 3 Outdoor Living Space Builders in Bastrop, Texas

A great way to provide cover for your outdoor living space is to build a roofed structure that is attached to your house. These structures are referred to as patio overhangs and patio covers and some even use the word “pergola” interchangeably. While here at Butler Contracting we would love to earn your business building… Continue reading 3 Patio Overhang Companies in Bastrop Texas

Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity as they are a great way to host company, spend time with family, and create an enjoyable place to enjoy the outdoors with the conveniences of what you’d find inside your home. One variation of an outdoor space to consider is a screen porch, which is a structure… Continue reading 3 Screen Porch Companies In Bastrop, TX

There’s several unexpected electrical problems that can arise if you own a home, shop or a commercial building. We’ve curated a list of 5 companies servicing Bastrop County with licensed electricians that you can call when things go haywire. Tejas Electrical Service Tejas Electrical Service covers several Texas counties including Bastrop County and they have… Continue reading 5 Electricians Licensed for Bastrop County