It seems that we are now in "tornado alley." Last month a series of tornadoes tore through our area, with massive destruction and loss of life. One came within a mile from our home.
It's time for me to seriously consider constructing a shelter for people (and a few dogs). Probably around 100...
I am going to build a shelter for some of my equipment This is a freestanding structure that is going to back up to my RV building. I have a few questions about beam sizing, rafter span and footing size. I live in an are that sees one or two snowfalls a year usually 6-8 inches max and usually...
I'm building a small shelter for my RV. The scissor trusses weigh about 50lbs. I need to to lift them 17' at the top of the truss or 14' at the underside center.
My plan:
Use 3 14' 2x4 screwed together (poll) and ubolted to 1 pallet fork with a hook on the 14' end.
I use the front end loader...