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Our New 60x40x16 Metal Building Thread
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We took a couple pics with the tape measure on Thursday on the very opposite side vs the plumbing (they showed approx 5"). The AWESOME Company asked if we wanted to take a couple more measurements Saturday morning as the trucks began to pour. We can't say enough about our AWESOME experience. These guys ROCK!!
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mjncad
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Looking good, please keep the photos coming as your time permits.
77transam
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Everything looks great ITC!:thumbsup:
What's the temperature down there? Kids are in t-shirts!
How will the building be attached to the slab? Is that what the 4 bolts spaced periodically around the perimeter are for, attaching the columns?
What's the temperature down there? Kids are in t-shirts!
How will the building be attached to the slab? Is that what the 4 bolts spaced periodically around the perimeter are for, attaching the columns?
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Post 82.
I'm just learning.
What is the purpose the trenches filled with rebar?
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Impressive! :thumbsup:
ustmd
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You are building a concrete beam for structural support (like a steel I-beam). Without the concrete beam, the foundation (even at 6 inches thick) would break into pieces as the ground shifts or you drive something heavy on it.
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Another term for that kind of concrete beam is a 'grade beam.'
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Congratulations on your land and building. I noticed your lawn chairs and shelter in one of the pictures. I still have one of my old lawn chairs from when we were building our house in the country in 94. I use to just sit around feeling happy about our property.
We have a 60x40 on one of our farms and sure wish we could afford another.
We have a 60x40 on one of our farms and sure wish we could afford another.
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Ross, any updates, pics?
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TR, Thank you! We are very excited. It is our "1st rodeo" - it is definitely a lot of fun.
Stanley, Actually - Yes. Our building has arrived! But of course there is a story to go along with it...
Our building was scheduled to arrive Thursday 12/30/10. Our contract asked us to pay the remaining balance upon receipt before unloading. So Thursday morning we rushed over to pay & receive at 8:00am - we rushed because we didnt want to interfere with the delivery drivers day or delay our crew either.
Unfortunately things didn't exactly go as planned - here is what we saw when we arrived
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The driver was wearing a dark blue t-shirt with ketchup & mustard stains (I think I even saw a coffee stain too) - obviously hadn't done laundry in several days - the look on his face was priceless. I interrupted his pacing back and forth and asked how much the load weighed - mumbling under his breath he said the load was 17,000 lbs and the rig with trailer was 30,000 lbs = total 47,000. I assume his guesstimate was somewhat accurate - not sure.
My two boys asked, "Daddy - What are they gonna do now?"
Obvious answer - lets lift it out with that forklift thingamajig. :laughing: NOT!
My two boys asked, "Daddy - What are they gonna do now?"
Obvious answer - lets lift it out with that forklift thingamajig. :laughing: NOT!
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All I can say is: :confused2: Was anything damaged? I like the look on your kids faces! :thumbsup:
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Oh, and did he go off the road or did it wash out/collapse?
