Truman Builders

09/13/2026

Today finally cooled off a little, which makes it a pretty good day to work on last minute tree stands. 🦌

Get them up. Trim your shooting lanes. Figure out your wind and your way in and out.

And while you’re up there, check your straps!! Anything that’s been sitting outside all year needs a good look before you trust it again.

09/12/2026

A productive deer food plot starts below the seed. 🦌🌱

Soil compaction, drainage, pH, nutrient availability and seed-to-soil contact all influence germination, root development and forage production.

Proper site preparation can:
• Reduce competition from existing vegetation
• Improve seed-to-soil contact and germination
• Correct drainage and erosion problems
• Create a better root zone for nutrient and water uptake
• Help produce more consistent, nutrient-dense forage

08/08/2026

07/04/2026

Today we celebrate the freedom to work hard, build something meaningful, and create a legacy for the next generation.

That freedom wasn’t free.

We’re forever grateful to the men and women of our Armed Forces, our veterans, and the families who have sacrificed so much to protect the liberties we often take for granted. Your courage has made our American dream possible.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful Independence Day filled with faith, family, and gratitude.

God Bless America. 🇺🇸

06/07/2026

From Honda dealership ➡️ Land brokerage headquarters.

This commercial remodel transformed an open dealership space into:
🔹 3 private offices
🔹 Conference room
🔹 Entry vestibule
🔹 Modern professional workspace

Every project has a story, and this one proves that with the right plan, an existing building can become exactly what a business needs.

Thank you, Vaughn-Roth Land Brokers, for the opportunity.

03/13/2026

Today’s office view: a skid loader, a pond dam, and a whole lot of dirt.

Jim is out repairing a dam today. It might not look fancy, but keeping water where it belongs is one of the most important parts of managing land.

02/21/2026

Filling feeders today.

Late winter is hard on deer around here. After the rut and before green up, groceries are limited and energy reserves are low. Does are carrying fawns and bucks are still recovering.

We try to stay consistent this time of year to help the herd stay strong heading into spring.

Same mindset we use when we build. Take care of it now so it lasts.

12/26/2025

Finishing up roof sheeting and getting the weather barrier on today.
This is the part nobody sees once the metal goes down — but it matters.

Proper sheathing, clean lines, and a full barrier mean a tighter building, fewer problems down the road, and a structure that holds up in Kansas weather.

We don’t cut corners. We build it right the first time.

12/19/2025

We don’t chase trends.

We chase straight lines, solid structure, and work we’re proud to put our name on.

12/19/2025

Kansas wind doesn’t care if a building is “almost done.”

When walls and trusses go up, the structure is not yet acting as a complete system. Until permanent shear, decking, and connections are installed, the building relies on temporary bracing to stay upright.

What we brace—and why:

• Wall bracing
Tall walls act like sails. Temporary diagonal bracing keeps walls plumb until roof, sheathing, and permanent lateral systems lock everything together.

• Truss bracing
Trusses are strong vertically, but unstable sideways until properly braced. Wind can rack or collapse unbraced trusses in seconds.

• Progressive stability
Each stage of construction changes load paths. Bracing is adjusted as the structure gains strength—not removed too early.

High winds = higher risk
Even moderate Kansas gusts can generate enough lateral force to:
– Rack walls
– Roll trusses
– Damage connections
– Put crews at risk

Bottom line:
Temporary bracing isn’t optional, overkill, or “slowing things down.”
It’s what keeps people safe and buildings straight.

Good buildings start with good fundamentals.
Wind doesn’t forgive shortcuts.