Pole Barn Build, 40x50x12

[nrc17gto]

Well spring is back and time to get back to work. We went out a few weeks ago and spread some more gravel in front of the garage and yesterday we put our 3rd, and final, garage door in. We decided to put it in the rear of the building so you could pull through the garage and it gives a nice breeze flowing through. Goals for the near future are to get the siding on and run electric up the 1800' feet of driveway and to the garage.


rear door by nrc17gto, on Flickr

Welcome back warm weather! :thumbsup:

Nick

 

[ENG18LT]

Good to see you back at it. Wait till you get the estimate for running power. I am 400' off the road and it's gonna cost 10-12k to get power there. Good luck.

 

[nrc17gto]

Good to see you back at it. Wait till you get the estimate for running power. I am 400' off the road and it's gonna cost 10-12k to get power there. Good luck.

Thanks! I have already gotten the quote a couple of times. It has ranged (because the price fluctuated) somewhere between 7k and 9k. Still way more than I want to spend but what option do I have. Of course, I have to cut a 40' wide path all the way to it through our wooded property.

Nick

 

[nrc17gto]

Got a start on the siding today. Not too bad of a job.


Siding started by nrc17gto, on Flickr

Nick

 

[nrc17gto]

We have been making some good progress on the siding lately but I do have a question hopefully someone can help me with. We are getting close to the gable and eaves of the garage with siding. With my open rafter system, what is the best way to attach the soffit and siding at the top? I have done some searching but still trying to find the best way. Should we use jchannel on the outside and jchannel against the wall to hold the soffit? What covers up the top, cut edge of the siding at the top and holds it firmly in place?

My idea so far is to have jchannel on the outside and inside of the soffit and a piece of jchannel attached below that (against the wall) to accept the top cut edge of the siding. Thoughts?

Thanks!


more siding by nrc17gto, on Flickr

 

[Robart444]

I see your attached file
But I din't understand , how I can help you ?

 

[nrc17gto]

Realized I never posted the most complete pictures. I probably will not post a lot more on this build as we are to the point where we are trying to get the house going.


GarageDoorClosed by nrc17gto, on Flickr


more siding by nrc17gto, on Flickr

Happy Holidays,
Nick

 

[wmonroe]

Looks great!

 

[EddieWalker]

Very nice. I like the way it blends into the surrounding trees.

Eddie

 

[Dr Dave]

Nice job, the building looks great.

Dave

 

[nrc17gto]

Thanks guys. It seems like it has taken forever but I can honestly say that with the exception of concrete finishing (we were laborers) that my dad and me built the whole thing. Learned a ton throughout this process to help me down the road.

 

[nrc17gto]

Figured I would post an update as it has been a while. We have been clearing a 40' wide path around 1400' long for the electric to run up into the property. We went the last 200' or so underground. So that has kept us very occupied doing our normal weekend work in the cold. But, it all paid off, the meter was set today and we now have electricity to the garage! Feels like a major milestone for us. So the garage is pretty well done for now. We are turning our attention toward the house.

 

[wmonroe]

Figured I would post an update as it has been a while. We have been clearing a 40' wide path around 1400' long for the electric to run up into the property. We went the last 200' or so underground. So that has kept us very occupied doing our normal weekend work in the cold. But, it all paid off, the meter was set today and we now have electricity to the garage! Feels like a major milestone for us. So the garage is pretty well done for now. We are turning our attention toward the house.

When I finished the electricity into my building it also felt like a major accomplishment, even though I only started with one receptacle. Enjoy the shop and good luck with the house.

 

[nrc17gto]

Yes, I know. Very old thread to reply to but I wanted to post an update. We got our house built and moved in November of 2016. Still have a good number of things to do there (finishing items) but they are getting knocked out slowly. Also, just got a lift installed in the garage! Went with a Bendpak XPR-10AS! Attached is a picture of my first test. Thanks again to those of you that helped out during the garage build.

Nick

 

[hawkeye08]

very nice, thanks for sharing

 

[fried1765]

Yes, I know. Very old thread to reply to but I wanted to post an update. We got our house built and moved in November of 2016. Still have a good number of things to do there (finishing items) but they are getting knocked out slowly. Also, just got a lift installed in the garage! Went with a Bendpak XPR-10AS! Attached is a picture of my first test. Thanks again to those of you that helped out during the garage build.

Nick

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You will LOVE that lift!
My two teenage boys wanted to disown me after I sold my house with the lift.
Never did buy another one, but have missed it MANY times!

 

[TMGT]

I have that same lift waiting for the shop to get built, they are a good lift for the price. I ended up buying mine used so I got to try it before removing it.
Does yours have the screw pads?

 

[nrc17gto]

I have that same lift waiting for the shop to get built, they are a good lift for the price. I ended up buying mine used so I got to try it before removing it.
Does yours have the screw pads?

Cool that you found it used. I would have loved to save some $$. Mine does have the screw in pads. Can't wait to really start using it.

Nick

 

[whitexc]

Nice job on the house, love the porch (except when stain time rolls around!!!). What did you pay for the lift if you don't mind me asking? I know there are some variables as far as electric needs and site prep like floor, ceiling clearance, etc.

 

[nrc17gto]

It was right at 3k which seems to be the same price for it everywhere new. We built the garage with the intention of a lift where it is so it worked out well.