Stroage Building

pnhd65 · Feb 11, 2015

Hard to tell from your photo, but it looks like your joists are on hangers on a single 2x12 that's spanning your posts. What is your post spacing? I'd consider this inadequate.

newbury · Feb 12, 2015

farmer2009 said:
<snip> Found a web site that you can print the plans for the gambrel truss from. I am in an area that other than new service for power company or septic doesn't require an inspection. But it will be built right.

Could you give the link please?
I'm about to build a 20x12.

farmer2009 · Feb 12, 2015

newbury said:
Could you give the link please? I'm about to build a 20x12.

Here's the link. Just be sure you use the imperial tab. It has much more on the site also. It's been fun playing with.

Builders Construction Calculators - Contractors, Tradies and DIY

newbury · Feb 12, 2015

farmer2009 said:
Here's the link. Just be sure you use the imperial tab. It has much more on the site also. It's been fun playing with.

Builders Construction Calculators - Contractors, Tradies and DIY

THANKS!!

tractorshopper · May 1, 2015

Farmer, it's been a while since we've had any updates. I'd love to see and hear more about your progress.

farmer2009 · May 1, 2015

Not much progress since last post. A few more blocks in. My time has been occupied by a wet spring and the farm. I am hoping to get back to it soon.

farmer2009 · Jun 1, 2015

Thought I'd give an update. Half the trusses are built. I really wish I had endless days to spend on this but I just get a day here and there. I wasn't planning on it taking so long.

A little description of trusses. Each side of the gambrel truss is 6'61/2" long side with a 22.5* miter. This will allow for them to be notched for installation. 12 x 24 gussets at each joint.

farmer2009 · Jul 22, 2015

Another minor update. All trusses are built. Have been for about 3 weeks. Was hoping for them to be installed by now.

farmer2009 · Jul 27, 2015

Well some more progress. Managed to get the second floor sheeted. 5/8 inch plywood. Now I have to go get some lumber to put plate on and then purlins. Weather is supposed to be really hot next couple of days so may wait till later in week to do anymore.