Bubba's Basic Barn

[AndyM]

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That is one nice bank barn. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
I've always wanted to build one, but this land is so flat, a pole barn is the only way to go.

 

[Golfgar4]

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Nice Mark! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I sure hope the first picture that showed the completed roof was just off because of lighting, and your roof isn't really pink?? /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Didn't you take any pictures of the upstairs shop and storage loft? Would love to see that too! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Nasty135]

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Well thanks for the positive reinforcement fellas I really haven't finished the inside yet ,but I try to get
some pics for ideas sake , Thanks again Mark /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Nasty135]

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Golfgar4 Almost forgot NOOOO!! It's not pink, but you knew that...regulation barn red /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Chechnya]

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Its not the clay, and if that was true 700 yards of paving would be cracking as bad as yours on my jobsite. There are so many variable that can play in the cracking on your slab. How deep is your slab? Do you have any expansion joints?

 

[BubbaJr]

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When I sited the barn, there was a difference of from 1-4' that needed to be built up. they used a pan to scoop up from the back yard and deposit in the barn area. Then they used a sheepsfoot roller to pack it. On top of that is about 6-8" of gravel, then the slab is 4-5" thick with expansion joints. In the front of the barn where there is only about 1' of fill, there are no cracks. In the back of the barn where there is 3-4' of fill is where most of the cracks are. Shortly after they poured the barn we started a drought that lasted into the fall, with only about 1" of rain in that 4-5 month period. I had cracks in the ground that I could slip my hand into clear up to my wrist all over our 23 acres. With that information, can you give me another reason why I have so much cracking? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Thanks,

 

[Junkman]

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Bubba....... That sure is a nice barn..... being also a car collector, would you like me to come out there and show you how to fill up a garage properly. Ask almost any one here that has seen a picture of my garage if I know how and they will tell you that I am an expert in that field! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[BubbaJr]

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Hi Junkman,
Trust me, I know how to fill it, I just have to get the purchase order from the CFO. That is always a challenge, but I think I'm ready for it. I almost bought a 31 Ford Victoria last fall. It was in real nice original driveable condition. But he backed out at the last minute. I may get it yet, as I had the PO from the CFO in hand. I would also like to get a muscle car, like maybe a 68 Charger or an AAR Cuda eventually, along with a Packhard, and maybe a LaSalle. I suffer from the BISW (big ideas, small wallet) syndrome. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bird]

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Bubba, you know in our part of the country most homes are built on a slab foundation, and I think every builder tries to do the final grading to provide adequate drainage away from the house, but then also provides written instructions to adequately water around the foundation during dry spells, and that really is necessary to prevent shifting and/or cracking.

 

[srs]

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( After the barn was up I insulated the walls with 6" fiberglass batts, installed horizontal 2x4's, then OSB. )</font>
bubba, the width between the posts inside the barn look to be about 8 feet apart. what kind of insulation did you use? is it the type that is purchased at home depot, or lowes that is 15 or 23 inches wide or did you have to purchase special wide insulation to fit exactly between the posts? did you use some type of vapor barrier? very nice looking building!!! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif