Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/tba Most folks call Apache Construction about a barndo or a shop. One called about a giraffe barn, yep, you heard that right! On Blueprints and Backroads, Sarah Davenport shares what 35+ years of building across East Texas has taught her, from the everyday builds to the ones nobody saw coming. She walks through building permits, what really drives your cost, steel versus timber, and the fine art of keeping up with the Joneses without going broke doing it. It's honest advice, stories straight from the job site, and a little good-natured ribbing of the customers who keep things interesting. Whether you're planning a build or just like knowing how things get made, pull up a chair. 2026 2af70e43-a120-58df-8047-b13694424208 yes en Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:03:00 -0500 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:03:16 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/VRxJG6soW67yPMH6wMaBMPnvGPqGXbZq1_GHOEPrnS0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lMWFi/YmJlMGI4ZGJlNWYw/MDExNjcxZmYyZmU4/OTI5OC5wbmc.jpg episodic Sarah Davenport Most folks call Apache Construction about a barndo or a shop. One called about a giraffe barn, yep, you heard that right! On Blueprints and Backroads, Sarah Davenport shares what 35+ years of building across East Texas has taught her, from the everyday builds to the ones nobody saw coming. She walks through building permits, what really drives your cost, steel versus timber, and the fine art of keeping up with the Joneses without going broke doing it. It's honest advice, stories straight from the job site, and a little good-natured ribbing of the customers who keep things interesting. Whether you're planning a build or just like knowing how things get made, pull up a chair. Most folks call Apache Construction about a barndo or a shop. building, construction, steel construction, wood construction, air plane hanger construction Sarah Davenport No No 1 1 4 4 EP4: Carports and RV Ports: Protecting What You Can't Afford to Replace full 122b15aa-f060-47e9-b9dd-ba33f0c25aef https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc622391 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:02:59 -0500 Sarah Davenport Sarah Davenport 306 building, construction, steel construction, wood construction, air plane hanger construction No 1 1 3 3 EP3: Foundations: Why What's Underground Matters More Than What's On Top full 2e5a9abb-a921-44c3-8bd3-f2b8ac415ac9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e9f48afc Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:07:43 -0500 Sarah Davenport Sarah Davenport 292 Before you frame a single wall or pour a single yard of concrete above grade, the ground beneath your build is already making decisions for you. Sarah Davenport of Apache Construction breaks down foundation types, East Texas soil behavior, and why skipping steps underground leads to expensive problems above ground. Real talk on slab, pier and beam, caliche, and clay soils across Smith County and Tyler, TX. Find out more at apacheconstruction.com Before you frame a single wall or pour a single yard of concrete above grade, the ground beneath your build is already making decisions for you. Sarah Davenport of Apache Construction breaks down foundation types, East Texas soil behavior, and why skippin building, construction, steel construction, wood construction, air plane hanger construction No 1 1 2 2 EP2: What I Wish Every Customer Knew Before Their First Consultation full f4224f1b-2134-4425-8eda-3b096066929f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8726e888 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:41:06 -0500 Sarah Davenport Sarah Davenport 249 Sarah Davenport of Apache Construction shares what customers should bring, know, and think through before their first consultation — so you get an accurate quote faster and avoid costly surprises. Practical, no-fluff prep advice rooted in 35+ years of East Texas building experience in Whitehouse, Tyler, and Smith County. Find out more at apacheconstruction.com Sarah Davenport of Apache Construction shares what customers should bring, know, and think through before their first consultation — so you get an accurate quote faster and avoid costly surprises. Practical, no-fluff prep advice rooted in 35+ years of Eas building, construction, steel construction, wood construction, air plane hanger construction No 1 1 1 1 35 Years of Building in East Texas, and What I've Learned Along the Way full 8ce50df3-3096-4012-b47a-328dc1bcbea0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c0706ec What does 35 years of building shops, barns, barndominiums, and custom homes in East Texas actually teach you? Sarah Davenport from Apache Construction shares the real lessons learned since 1989, from keeping up with changing customer demands to knowing the land, the rules, and the people of Smith County and Tyler, TX.

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