Spencer's Pole Barn Project

[Spencer]

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Another milestone has been passed. I installed the metal siding on one wall last week. I started out with the shortest wall for a couple of reasons. The first reason is that the shortest pieces of metal were stacked on top of the pile. I also wanted to practice on the easy stuff first.

So here is a picture of the side of my lean-to where my helpful TC-33D resides.

 

[Spencer]

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One more picture to share this morning.

I installed a 36" by 80" entry door on the barn yesterday. This is the first entry door that I have ever installed so I am quite pleased with how it turned out. It is perfectly plumb and level and secured with 3 1/2" screws. I will probably go out and purchase a lockset for it today. Not that locking the door will do any good at this point, I just want to be able to use the door without it swinging around in the wind.

After the entry door was installed the barn really started to look more complete.

 

[EddieWalker]

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Spencer,

It looks great. There is a certain satisfaction that you get when the small pieces of a big project fit together.

Eddie

 

[Louisiana_John]

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OK, I am tired now. I just got done reading all the pages. I think I am getting ready to build a 30x30 with a 12' lean closer to the house for stuff that does not need to be in my shop. You have done a nice job with yours.
I can bet you little girl knows were daddy is all the time. I saw the swing set buy the shop. That is a good baby sitter I will bet.
Keep up the good work.
I have 4000' foot under roof in my shop + a large 2 car on the house now I need more. I now know you will fill up what ever you have.
John

 

[Farwell]

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On your entry door installation, did you follow the manufacturer's instructions and put a bunch of silicone under the threshold. My contractor did not and water is constantly coming under the door with every rain storm or snow melt. I installed the same type door in another building and followed the directions and have not had any rain or melted snow enter from under the door.
You are doing a beautiful job.
Farwell

 

[mudcat]

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You are doing an outstanding job. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

[5030tinkerer]

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Wow. I came across TBN just a few weeks ago and across this "thread" (can you call it that? Perhaps more of a spool? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif). You have done an absolutely amazing job. I will be starting a building in the spring and am feeling a bit overwhelmed now that I see your quest. Nobody can appreciate your work as much as you, but sharing here sure has to help. What an amazing place TBN is. I learned more than I care to admit reading what you have done. Thank you for the education and best of luck to you (not that that had anything to do with it).

 

[TBH_Farms]

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Heh. That's funny, it paints an interesting mental picture.

Yes, Spencer has done some amazing things. Plus the thread is chock full of ideas that I have used/will use in the future.

As an aside, you can check out Eddie Walker's and Wroughtn_Harv's posts as well. Along with Spence, these three guys are heavy hitters to be sure. Lots of good ideas.

 

[5030tinkerer]

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I'll do that - thanks for the heads-up! I'm looking forward /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif to building a new home constructed with ICF's and possibly SIP's as well as an outbuilding this spring. Additional options being considered include hydronic radiant heated floors and a ground source heat pump. Like Spencer, I travel quite a bit (although I think he mentioned that that will be slowing down for him now - I'm jealous). The SIP appeal is ease and speed of exterior construction plus a increased ease of DIY. I have never built a structure before, but have gotten my hands dirty plenty installing new electrical sub panels, receptacles, lighting systems, doors, windows, and floors, etc. over a few houses over the years. It will be interesting for sure.

 

[rox]

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Spencer,
I think the sidewalk around the barn is really nice, it give the building a real "finished" look.

Also it will make one heck of a good raceway for tricycles and big wheels.

Beautiful project, forward and onward with the Quest...