was gonna wait till spring to start the barn but my brother put me in touch with an Amish crew that was available so we went ahead. The barn was supposed to be a 24x36 with a 10' lean to on one side and a 6 foot on the other. After they set the perimeter poles I realized that the small lean too was a waist of lumber and money so I asked the leader if he would just frame the lean too and make it a part of the barn, it would save him poles and lumber and since he hadn't got the trusses yet he said yes at no extra charge. Needless to say I was as surprised as happy so now I have a 30x36. Worked out great. They are just doing the framing and roof and I am going to do the siding and interior. I'm in the hunt for some good wood siding on the cheap. here are some pics after day two.
Pole barn started
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Looks good!
I am currently trying to decide between a 40x50 and a 30x50 w/10' lean to. Depending on a few different things I will also get someone to build it. How does one go about contacting Amish builders, hang out at the farmer market? (Not a joke)
Looking forward to the rest of your pictures so I can drool over yours and contemplate my choices!
I am currently trying to decide between a 40x50 and a 30x50 w/10' lean to. Depending on a few different things I will also get someone to build it. How does one go about contacting Amish builders, hang out at the farmer market? (Not a joke)
Looking forward to the rest of your pictures so I can drool over yours and contemplate my choices!
wmonroe
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Good start, I'm sure it will be a great building you will really enjoy.
wmonroe
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My opinion (about $0.015) would be to build the 40x50 and then when you've run out of space and saved up some money add a 10' lean to to it.
Not even a full $.02 worth? Don't know that you should be giving advice then!!
My situation is a bit different than most, ie. not keeping equipment in it. The building will hold livestock working chutes and outside 10' would just be an alleyway for cattle, leading into the tub. Since I don't need 12' of head room for this area a lean to shed could save me a little cash.
To keep from derailing this thread I'll start my own tomorrow.
wmonroe
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Not even a full $.02 worth? Don't know that you should be giving advice then!!
Lol. It might have been $.02 if the advice applied to your situation but since not, only $.015.
QRTRHRS
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If you have Amish living nearby but do not have a contact, it really is not hard at all. Stop by just about any Amish business and ask about what you need. I have never not been pointed in the wrong direction though the references are similar to what you might get from any country folks. You know, turn left by the big oak tree, etc.
I have no idea how far the Amish will travel and/or if they would, what needs would have to be met. I have Amish and Mennonite folks about 15 minutes away. I go pick up my farrier when the horses need a trim. The conversation during the trip is not awkward at all but rather quite interesting.
DT86 they travel, I'm in Putnam county and they are in Southern Oh, the boss said they are doing a roof in Clarksburg, that's 2 hours from me. It's pretty cool, their driver drops them off before daylight and they start as quick as they can see. They have been great to work with. They show up when they say and do what they say they're going to do. PM me your location and I'll ask them Monday.
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Keep the pictures coming... looks like you are making great progress and in January too!
streamin
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Looks good, are you buying all material separate or did you get a kit? Curious on cost.
