New Pole Barn project getting started.

[Darrenone]

That's what we did: Strapped a long 4x4 alongside 1 of the long teeth on my grapple-bottom bucket, attached trusses to it 1 at a time, & lifted & set them in place. Worked very well. Poles are 16' tall (above ground) & trusses are 4/12 slope which equated to 4' tall in the middle, so total height jib had to reach was ~20'. That was about the extent of what my jib concoction could reach, but if it needed to be higher we would've just made a longer jib. Trusses don't weigh much individually, not mine anyway (24' long trusses span + 2' overhang) .. I could carry 1 by myself ... just couldn't lift it 16' high

Hey beppington, I seriously consider doing this but didn't want to find out it wouldn't work when I had help standing around. My trusses where 42' long with a 6 1/2/12 pitch on top and a 3/12 underneath . They were heavy enough that two people couldn't pick one up and carry it. Plus, the building was 12' and the trusses another 12' for a total of 24'. I just wasn't sure if the tractor would handle it. The truss company didn't do me any favors when they dropped the trusses as they put them on the side of the building. It just seemed easier and safer to lift them up over the wall and them swing them in place.

 

[kevincook]

Darren,

Would you mind if I stopped by to look at your barn sometime?

Kevin

 

[Darrenone]

Darren,

Would you mind if I stopped by to look at your barn sometime?

Kevin

Hey Kevin, you can stop up any time. Drive up Meeker and you can't miss it. Bring a hammer! Laughing!

 

[Darrenone]

Decided it was best to do the concrete floor before all the walls were up because the concrete trucks will not fit under my door opening. I was going to hold off because of money but it will be so much harder later. So, I've been preparing the floor trying to level it up with stone.

 

[Darrenone]

Took a few picture this morning at about 7:30 of the fog that settle in the valley. Pretty.

 

[deezler]

Very pretty, indeed. Also pretty is your neighbors pole barn! Bet that has been a motivating factor in your own construction, no?

 

[Darrenone]

Very pretty, indeed. Also pretty is your neighbors pole barn! Bet that has been a motivating factor in your own construction, no?

Thanks deezler, my neighbors barn has been an inspiration but reasons other then you would think. His is about 24x40 and I'd be willing to bet he paid more for his then I will have in my 40x60. Don't get me wrong, his is very nice, probably nicer then mine will be, but he paid a local pole barn company to build his and they are very expensive. They do great work but are expensive. Now, he is some sort of doctor so money is a bit better for him then me. His was also done in 5 days to mine going on a long time.

 

[Darrenone]

Ok, now I have a concrete floor which makes it much nicer. Alot of work but it came out good. The concrete guy busted there butts. That's my son sitting in one of the trucks. 32 yards to do the floor about 4 inches. I sealed it right after they finished it. Needs one more coat which I will mix with the fine sand material so it won't be so slick when wet. Happy that part is done.

 

[ENG18LT]

Darren, looks great!

 

[Darrenone]

Darren, looks great!

Thanks, the floor should make It much nicer inside now.