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31 Dec

A Custom Barn For Miniature Zebu

Barn, Customer Stories, Uncategorized, December 31, 2020

When Brian and Colleen Trainor moved their family of nine to Texas, they knew they wanted to simplify after their harried life in California. Their daughter Delaney loved animals and told them about zebu, the only naturally miniature breed of cattle. After visiting a farm with about 60 zebus, the Trainors liked the mini cows and decided to start their own herd. They bought a bull named Jacob and his two wives, Leah and Rachel. The size of the animals works well for the amount of land at Ranch Kildare. As well as being a good fit for even their.

7 Aug

Financing Enables Dream Man Garage

Barn, Customer Stories, Garage/Shop, Recreational, August 7, 2020

It’s been 20 years since Marvin Baxter first started dreaming about having his own garage. We’re not talking about a traditional attached garage, jammed with Christmas decorations and dusty exercise equipment. No, we’re talking about a real man garage. Marvin wasn’t completely sure whether he was financially ready for his man garage, but he started checking out his options. We were able to put Marvin in touch with one of our recommended lenders. Marvin was delighted to find that he could take out a loan that would combine both his dream garage and his mortgage. The lender agreed to match.

7 Aug

It’s Not a Garage, it’s an Art Studio

Customer Stories, Garage/Shop, Recreational, August 7, 2020

You know you’re truly immersed in a project when time slips by unnoticed, and stopping to eat is just an annoyance. You’re in the zone. For artists John Lanier and Tere Goldstein, getting into this deep state of concentration is pretty typical — when they’re in their art studio. Tere, a passionate professional artist, had worked out of a small upstairs bedroom for 24 years. When her husband John began working on his art in the same room, it was simply too tight. They needed more space. The couple considered moving to a different property in order to have a.

6 Feb

A Classy Garage For Classic Cars

Customer Stories, Design, Distinctive, Garage/Shop, Recreational, February 6, 2019

Mike Green, from Argyle, Texas, needed a building in which to work on his classic cars. He and his wife Pam also needed space for storing household items. As they began to shop for a storage building, they heard about Ulrich Barn Builders from other people. They went to the Ulrich sales lot in Cleburne, where they talked with sales associate Dustin Young. In a sales brochure, they found the 24×32 Carriage House design and fell in love with it because it matched their house. The same day, Dustin gave the Greens a quote with the modifications they requested and.

29 Jan

A Wood Barn for Legacy Ranch

Barn, Barn Home, Blog, Building, Company, Customer Stories, Design, Garage/Shop, Recreational, January 29, 2019

In May of 2018, Kim Wyatt of Corsicana, Texas, retired from his position as CEO of a local bank. Now he enjoys spending his days raising cattle on the 160 acres he and his siblings inherited from their father. Needing a building to protect the tractor and other equipment, his brother and sister wanted a wooden barn reminiscent of a barn from their childhood. They especially wanted a barn with a loft. So Kim looked online and discovered that Ulrich Barn Builders had exactly what they were looking for. Kim met with sales associate Dustin Young, who arranged a tour.

23 Jan

Custom Garages for the Lake House Lifestyle

Blog, Garage/Shop, Recreational, January 23, 2019

Craig Scott owns a lake house by Lake Bridgeport, near Chico, Texas. The property had a small carport, but as Craig discovered, a carport doesn’t keep your boat clean. Leaves and dirt are an ever-present part of storing something in a carport. So Craig set about finding a better solution. Trying to coordinate framing and concrete contractors, particularly away from a big city, was quite challenging. He started searching on Google for “garages”, and found Ulrich Garages. When Craig called us, he spoke with Ulrich Garage Consultant Dustin Young. He found Dustin to be very accommodating with his schedule. Initially,.

9 Nov

Two Story Garage Matches Home

Barn, Blog, Customer Stories, November 9, 2018

David Guest lives with his wife in a semi-rural part of Midlothian, Texas. He wanted to add a garage to his property, but he wanted it to fit in well with his home. The Guests’ home features tan siding and steeply pitched roof lines. When David saw an ad featuring our Two-Story Carriage House model, he liked how closely the steep roof of our garage matched the style of his home. After visiting our sales center in Cleburne and consulting with Ulrich Garages designer Dustin Young, David settled on a 30 x 26 ½ ft building. With two stories, it.

29 Oct

Custom Garage for Jaguar Racer

Uncategorized, October 29, 2018

After Richard Wright and his wife purchased a home near Denton, TX, they needed a garage for their cars, as well as additional storage space. In Richard’s case, however, it’s not just any old car. Richard restores and races classic Jaguars. When Richard looked online for a company to build his garage, he was impressed by Ulrich’s five-star reviews. He worked with Ulrich Sales Consultant Dustin Young and Construction Manager Brian Seaman to design a three-car garage that would match his home. Richard liked the 2 Story Carriage House model. The second story loft is a spacious, open area for.

28 Mar

Custom Garage Matches Unique Stucco Home

Blog, Customer Stories, March 28, 2018

Brian George bought a bass boat from one of his poker friends some time ago. Now that he’s nearing retirement, Brian wanted to be able to keep his boat on his property, rather than in a storage facility. The homeowners association in Brian’s neighborhood, however, is quite particular about following the rulebook. Additionally, the city of Arlington, TX also has plenty of regulations when it comes to building a large structure in your yard. Brian needed a contractor who could customize his garage to meet the HOA and city standards. Ulrich, it turned out, was just the ticket. One.

13 Mar

Custom Garage Overlooking Lake Whitney

Uncategorized, March 13, 2018

Harvey Ackerman is a long-time pilot and electrical engineer. At 71 years old, he’s still inventing electrical devices. Harvey needed a space to work on his electrical inventions, and at the recommendation of a friend, stopped in at our sales office in Cleburne. He met with Dustin, our custom garage sales consultant, and discussed what he wanted in his dream workshop. Harvey’s property is high on the bluffs of Lake Whitney. On a clear day, you can see the far shoreline of the lake five miles away. With that in mind, Harvey designed his custom garage to face the lake..

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