I realizse that you gotta do what you can afford.

But...

If things get really outta whack, then it will be even more $$ out of pocket to fix.

I'd call Lusk, Grimes, Overtons, Shawn Banks, etc. to get prices on having a survey and a stocking recommendation done. That way, you know you are on the right track.

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