Big Hammer Contracting LLC

10/27/2026

🍂 Fall Is Here, but It's Never Too Early to Plan Your Next Outdoor Project! 🔨

Whether you're dreaming of a beautiful new deck like this one or a fence to give your backyard a little more privacy, now is a great time to start planning!

While the temperatures are dropping, it's a great time to start planning those outdoor improvements you've been thinking about!

Getting started now gives you time to explore materials, consider design options, and work through the planning process before the warmer weather arrives.

🏡 Big Hammer Contracting, LLC specializes in custom decks and fencing, and we'd love to help bring your ideas to life!

📞 937-732-4507
🌐 www.bighammercontracting.com
📨[email protected]
🏠3700 W. Michigan St, Sidney

🔨 Big Dreams. Big Hammer.

10/16/2026

🔨 A Little Hands-On Learning at Big Hammer! 🔨

We had a special visitor at the shop today!

A big THANK YOU to Lucas from FastenMaster for stopping by and giving our team a hands-on demonstration of their new ZipClip System!

We're always excited to learn about new products, tools, and installation techniques that can help us continue delivering quality craftsmanship to our customers.

It's one thing to hear about a new product, but it's even better to get our hands on it and see how it works firsthand! 💪

We appreciate Lucas taking the time to walk our crew through the system, answer questions, and let everyone get a little hands-on experience.

Thanks again to Lucas and the FastenMaster team for spending some time with us today! 🔨

10/16/2026

🔨 DECK TIP FRIDAY: Where Did All the Screws Go?! 👀

Have you ever looked at a beautiful composite deck and wondered why you don't see rows of screws holding the boards down?

✨ The secret is hidden fasteners! ✨

Hidden fasteners are designed to secure deck boards without leaving visible screw heads across the main surface of your deck. The result? A cleaner, more seamless finished appearance!

So, what makes them such a great option?

✅ A cleaner look! No rows of visible screws interrupting the beauty of your decking.

✅ A smooth, finished appearance! Hidden fasteners help create a sleek, consistent look across the deck surface.

✅ Less visible hardware! Fasteners are tucked between the boards instead of being installed through the top.

✅ Made for composite decking! Many composite deck boards feature grooved edges specifically designed for hidden fastening systems.

🔍 GOOD TO KNOW! Hidden fasteners are typically used on the main deck surface. Stairs, picture-frame borders, and fascia boards often require color-matched screws or other manufacturer-approved fastening methods for a secure, finished installation.

🎥 Check out Ian in action, installing hidden fasteners on one of our deck projects, along with photos of the beautiful finished result!

At Big Hammer Contracting, we believe it's the little details that make a BIG difference! 🔨

Thinking about upgrading your outdoor space? Now is a great time to start planning your spring deck project! 🌷

📞 (937) 732-4507

🌐 www.bighammercontracting.com

📨[email protected]

🏠3700 W. Michigan St, Sidney

10/12/2026

😂 If your neighbor starts a sentence with “I don’t mean to be nosy, but…” you’re already overdue for a fence! 🤣

🚧 Big Hammer Contracting LLC — We install boundaries so you don’t have to explain them! 🔨

📞 937-732-4507

Good fences make great neighbors. Great fences make quiet ones. 😂

10/06/2026

🔨 Pretty Decking Gets the Attention. We Pay Attention to What’s Underneath It, Too.

When you're planning a new deck, the fun part is usually choosing what you'll see — the decking color, railing style, stairs, and all the finishing touches.

But some of the choices that matter most happen underneath the deck boards.

One example? The lumber we use for framing.

Whenever available, Big Hammer uses KDAT lumber — Kiln Dried After Treatment.
So what does that actually mean?

Pressure-treated lumber contains a significant amount of moisture during the treatment process. With traditional wet treated lumber, much of that drying happens after the lumber leaves the treating facility. As wood dries, it naturally has the potential to shrink, twist, cup, warp, or check.

KDAT lumber goes through an additional kiln-drying process after it's pressure treated, reducing the moisture content before we build with it. This helps minimize the movement that can occur as traditional wet treated lumber dries and gives us a more dimensionally stable material to build with.

Why do we care?

Because those beautiful deck boards are being installed over the structure underneath them. Starting with more stable framing helps provide a better foundation for the finished deck above.

The framing may eventually be the part of your deck you notice the least — but it's one of the parts we think about the most. 🔨

When you're comparing deck projects, don't be afraid to ask what's going underneath those pretty deck boards, too!

📞 (937) 732-4507
🌐 www.bighammercontracting.com
📨[email protected]
🏠3700 W. Michigan St, Sidney

10/01/2026

09/29/2026

🌷 Want a New Deck for Spring? The Time to Start Planning Is Now!

It may only be September, but we're already scheduling new installations into January — which means now is a great time to start planning if you'd like to be enjoying your new outdoor space when warmer weather arrives.

There are several steps that happen before installation day, including:

🔨 Measuring your space & preparing your estimate
📐 Finalizing your deck design and prints
🎨 Choosing your decking, railing & colors
📝 Completing permits and other required paperwork
📅 Getting your project into the installation schedule

Starting the process now gives you plenty of time to work through those decisions without feeling rushed — and puts you in a great position to have your deck ready to enjoy when spring rolls around.

Because when that first beautiful 70° day arrives, wouldn't you rather be sitting on your new deck than just starting to plan one? ☀️

Thinking about a new deck for 2027? Let's start planning it now!

📞 (937) 732-4507
🌐 www.bighammercontracting.com
📨[email protected]
🏠3700 W Michigan St, Sidney

09/14/2026

♻️ Wait… this gorgeous deck is made with recycled materials?! 👀

Yep! One of the things we love about Trex composite decking is that it’s made using recycled and reclaimed materials — so yesterday’s plastic film and reclaimed wood can end up looking a whole lot better than you’d expect. 😏🔨

And the perks don’t stop there. Trex decking gives you the look of wood without the yearly staining, sealing, or painting that comes along with a traditional wood deck.

Less maintenance. More time actually enjoying your deck. ☀️

This recent Big Hammer build is a pretty good example of just how good composite can look. 😍

Thinking about making the switch to composite? Give us a call and let’s talk decks!

🏠Sidney, Ohio
📞 (937) 732-4507
🌐 www.bighammercontracting.com
📨[email protected]

07/24/2026

Why did the deck go to therapy?

Because it was tired of being walked all over. 😄

Lucky for this homeowner, we gave it a fresh start!

Here's one of our latest completed projects. If you've been thinking about adding a deck to your home, we'd love the opportunity to help bring your vision to life.

📞 (937) 732-4507
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.BigHammerContracting.com
📍 3700 W. Michigan St., Sidney, OH 45365

07/16/2026

POSITION FILLED

🔨 We're Hiring – Installation Crew Leader 🔨

Big Hammer Contracting is looking for an experienced Installation Crew Leader to join our team!

We're searching for someone who takes pride in quality workmanship, enjoys working outdoors, and has experience leading a construction crew. If you're dependable, motivated, and ready to build beautiful outdoor living spaces, we'd love to hear from you!

What we're looking for:
✔️ Experience building decks, fences, or similar outdoor structures
✔️ Ability to lead a crew and maintain quality workmanship
✔️ Ability to read a tape measure accurately
✔️ Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
✔️ Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
✔️ Basic hand tools and steel/composite toe work boots

💲 Starting at $25/hour based on experience and qualifications.

📍 Full-time position based in Sidney, Ohio.

To apply, download our employment application from our website:
🌐 https://www.bighammercontracting.com/employee-application.html

You can also find our job posting on Indeed by searching Big Hammer Contracting.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Please like, share, and tag them in the comments! We appreciate your help spreading the word!