BARN going up

[EddieWalker]

Fantastic looking project!!!

What was the price per yard for just the concrete? I just bought 2 1/2 yards for $300 after tax. It was $105 per yard at United Rentals. I know it's cheaper per yard with the large trucks, just curious what it's going for in your area.

Thanks for the pics and updates.
Eddie

 

[dullpain]

Eddie - What was the price per yard for just the concrete?

Contractor ordered and paid for concrete, he bid on the whole deal.

I did some checking with concrete suppliers prior to hiring the entire floor done. Average price per yard for 4,000 psi in my area was $74 - $78 per yard. That is for a 10 yard (whole load) truck. Does not take into account ordering a short load , less than 5 yards , which they tack on an extra delivery fee, not sure what the delivery fee is. Also every load , regardless of quantity is now charging a Fuel Surcharge due to high fuel prices. Not sure what the fuel surcharge is tho.

 

[dullpain]

Floor joists & subflooring being delivered. Now to see if that FEL boom pole I made will hoist those 32 footers in the air to set on top band 15' up in the air. Pics of that to follow.

 

[regor66]

I got the measurements from you and built a fel boom pole like yours. I hung 7 30' trusses 12' with only slight problems. First problem was figuring out how to attach the truss to the pole in a way I could get it off when the truss was set. The next unresolved problem is my wife alleging she got stretch marks from tugging on the rope that was tied to the end of the truss for guidance issues. That's a nice design you have and thanks for the help making mine. Didn't have to hire anyone and could work at my own pace.

 

[dullpain]

regor66- Glad my design/dimensions helped you with your boom pole.

Pic is of first joist being hoisted, more to follow.

 

[dullpain]

Got about 2/3rds of em up.

 

[dullpain]

Another joist shot from above.

 

[mudcat]

I really enjoy watching the progress of your project. Keep up the great work.

 

[Nasty135]

That is really coming along and looks great!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

And if I might say your property what I have seen from the pics is Beautiful /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[dullpain]

Thanks for all the kind comments!!! More Pics coming Sunday - or Monday

DullPain

 

[dullpain]

8" x 8" Wide flange beam, 610 lbs. just have to get it 14' in the air. No problem

 

[dullpain]

Support for one end of beam has to go up as well.

 

[dullpain]

Support for other side has to go up too!

 

[dullpain]

Well that's 9' up , only 5' more to go.

 

[dullpain]

Stuck these little "A frames" together out of some scrap, chain hoist on either end, and lift er up into position.

 

[dullpain]

Beam up and nestled between joists.

 

[dullpain]

Support Post on one end up. This one was actually hardest part of all, but me and chainsaw, my partner in crime, got er done.

 

[dullpain]

Support for other end attaches to 4"x6" post. This one was not so bad to get installed.
That completes Beam install. Now on to subfloor, roof, etc. Next message I'll show you how me & Chainsaw hustle plywood subfloor up on top.

 

[EddieWalker]

dullpain,

I like the A Frames. Very clever!!!

I'm guessing the beam is for a chain winch like used in auto shops, but that's just a guess. Am I correct???

Thanks for the updates, it looks like your moving along nicely.

Eddie

 

[dullpain]

Thanks, the Aframes worked great, and you guessed correct. If you look at the Aframe pic , I'm going to put the yellow chain fall (furtherest one away) on a trolley for hoisting items. Got 16' of travel on beam, and about 12' of lift . Have had a smaller version in my shop for years and it has been so handy thought I just couldn't do witout one in the barn.