Finally, a barn built with our new connectors

[wroughtn_harv]

When the purlins are attached I think it comes a little easier to see the simplicity of the system.

 

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Here's an example of one wall attaching to another.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

One of the things I like most about this system besides it's simplicity is the framework for the outside wall is also the framework for the inside wall.

Usually a metal building built conventionally has to have a stick (lumber) wall built inside to accomodate insulation, sheetrock, etc.

But with this system one can frame in the wiring, plumbing, insulation, and then hand interior siding of choice.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

One of the most intimidating aspects of building your own barn-shop-garage is the roof framework. This system makes it a snap. Not only doing the trusses, but doing the rafters too. All without welding.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

My purlin to purlin connectors are also part of the patent.

 

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The same purlin to purlin connectors enable one to frame up openings. Here's a window.

But a door frame is no more difficult.

 

[beenthere]

Sure looks like a great design to me. Quick 'erection' of a frame.
Wish you success and speed with the patent system.

Will look for a website when one is available, and you get the company off and running. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[wroughtn_harv]

This isn't a product for everyone. But for a person that's a little handy, has a method of cutting pipe and purlins and tool for putting in self tapping screws, it opens a whole world to create personal space.

It applies to building fences or any other kinds of walls. The particular original example was a portable loafing shed.

I can see people making garages, barns, sheds, walls, and doing it themselves with minimum skills and tools. Yet getting all the fun those more skilled and better tooled thought was only theirs.

I would appreciate any comments or questions.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

We're protected under patent law right now. Anyone who ventures into copying and producing is taking a chance of severe civil penalties if we're granted a patent. Now they can take a chance that we won't get the patent and it won't mean anything.

However, we've got one heckuva patent attorney. Attorneys are about "what if?" This one has "what if" cornered, hog tied, and half dressed out for lunch.

We hope to have these available online within two weeks. I'm also hoping we can advertise them on TBN. After all, if it hadn't been for all the posts about barns I probably wouldn't have been so aware of the desire to do it yourself your way but still doing it right.

Of course the proof is in the pudding. The pudding is the barn raising this weekend in Josephine TX. If the TBN'rs show up and it's a hit we'll know we were right.

But let's say there's a problem. Heck, I started with a problem, right? So then we just fix it.

 

[Larstan]

Now you've gone an done it Harv, every Tom, Dick and Harry with a chopsaw and screwgun is gonna think they're a contractor /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.
Really clever design, I'm curious what kind of vertical load the brackets can hold or the self tapping screws since they seem to be taking the load?
Also can your purlin connectors be slipped in in the middle or do you have to slide them in from the end?

Wish I was closer I would love to join in on the fun at Josephine so I could get some practice for mine. I think you got a winner Harv /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Can I have the Northwest sales region /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif?

Seriously, good luck. (this doesn't mean I'm going to start calling you Mr. Harv /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)