Tractor Shed Expansion

Dave5264 · Sep 29, 2009

I Like the look of it, I had the same Question re anchoring to the ground. Up here in near north ontario, It wouldnt take long for that to shift or get blown over (despite its weight).

Any concerns with Snow Load on that roof ?, not sure if i see any Trusses in there. Would the added surface area of the new roof give you any concern for collapse ?

Again, in Ajax, you're snow load wil be less than mine (typically), but Id worry about the "big one" especially that heavy wet stuff.

LBrown59 · Sep 29, 2009

bp fick said:
Nice work!!! Kinda post n beam style.

So, did the township building inspector love your work?

We don't have no county or township.
building inspectors here.
Nice to know there are still some areas of freedom in the country.

TTTTTT · Sep 30, 2009

Dave5264 said:
I Like the look of it, I had the same Question re anchoring to the ground. Up here in near north ontario, It wouldnt take long for that to shift or get blown over (despite its weight).

Any concerns with Snow Load on that roof ?, not sure if i see any Trusses in there. Would the added surface area of the new roof give you any concern for collapse ?

Again, in Ajax, you're snow load wil be less than mine (typically), but Id worry about the "big one" especially that heavy wet stuff.

Hi,

The first part I have had up for about 10 years with no shifting problems. I may have mentioned that it is well sheltered by a hillside (One pic may show it). Adding the other 2 bays, I didn't see a shifting problem. If it was in a totally open area I may have anhored more securely. No there are no trusses, 2"x6"'s in this case extend to the back. I could have used 2"x8" or bigger to beef it up but it has not had any issues. As far as the snow goes, it is located closer to Bancroft where like many areas has recieved a lot of snow lately. On the original, with the metal roof, the snow never really accumulated and then on a warmer or sunny days would slide offf the back. I am not worried about collapse as the main post and beams are all solid cedar posts ( almost like 12"x12" beams). I hope I don't have to report back on the big collapse down the road!

Dave