Raising a barn

[cat fever]

It's been awhile since posting any progress but I finally got around to adding some lights over the work bench. (LED)
I wanted to see how bright they were before putting them throughout the barn. Here's a shot at night. I do like how bright they are. :thumbsup:

 

[BigBoyToys]

I just put some of these in my new barn/shop and they throw an amazing amount of light!
Can't beat LED lighting.

Lights of America LED Utility Shop Light - BJ's Wholesale Club

 

[cat fever]

I just put some of these in my new barn/shop and they throw an amazing amount of light!
Can't beat LED lighting.

Lights of America LED Utility Shop Light - BJ's Wholesale Club

I like the one's you have better. (if they are bright white) Mine cost 80 bucks a piece at HD.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Costco now has LED shoplight for $10. Bought mine when they were $30 or more... These now interconnect.

 

[cat fever]

I will have to do some shopping around. I need at least 10 lights to finish the main barn area. Quite a difference in price/dollars.

 

[LanceH]

Sorry for the wording. They sure do let in a lot of light. Where did you source/purchase the translucent panels?

Up here in Ohio, Menards carries the clear plastic panels along with all the other metal and trims you need for a pole barn project. Not sure if you have them in your area though.

HI Cat, great thread and nice project. I love how you spaced your double trusses a little further out (around me in Ohio the norm is 4' or 8'), and I like how you stood the 2x6 purlins vertical. A lot more strength over the span. How did you attach them to the truss though? I couldn't tell if you used Simpson type straps or if they were toe nailed.

 

[cat fever]

Up here in Ohio, Menards carries the clear plastic panels along with all the other metal and trims you need for a pole barn project. Not sure if you have them in your area though.

HI Cat, great thread and nice project. I love how you spaced your double trusses a little further out (around me in Ohio the norm is 4' or 8'), and I like how you stood the 2x6 purlins vertical. A lot more strength over the span. How did you attach them to the truss though? I couldn't tell if you used Simpson type straps or if they were toe nailed.

Thanks Lance,
Look at post #14 second picture. Those small upright boards are nailed between the trusses, then the purlins are nailed to the uprights. It's a very simple design and easy for the novice builder (like me) to build.

 

[cat fever]

Thought I would update this thread now that I am nearly done with everything I plan to do with the barn. Still have not completed the lighting, but I don't use it much in the dark so no hurry.

All these pictures were taken today. Basically just showing each corner, cement is all the way around the perimeter with "crusher fines" as the main floor. I really like the stuff, it packs hard and is not dusty.:thumbsup:

As you can see there is a small sliver of light on the left side. (direct sunlight) Other than that there was no artificial light. Point is look how bright it is inside, both the big doors are shut. So if any of you are building and not sure about translucent panels---here's the proof. I could work in there even on a cloudy day and see fine without lights.

Added a picture of my fence charger. Keeps the animals where they belong.
And the last is how it's looks today. Sure wish it would warm up some so the hay would start growing more. But it is coming along great.

 

[japody]

Nice, very nice!

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I have a southerner question. Is it better to help melt the snow off the roof to leave it uninsulated? That way, the snow load doesn't get too big?