Recent content by ajdemar215

Re: Cluck Cluck Save a Buck 40x40 DIY Garage I didn't get insulation with my building unfortunately. Planning on spraying it after a few years. I might buy new 2x4s for the perlins and use the old for the girts I think that will be plenty solid. If you could snap some pictures for me Id greatly...

Matt they are steel web trusses with 6inch channel legs, will be on 10ft centeres. Should the x bracing be on the ceiling AND the side walls? Or one and not the other? *edit I forgot to add... The trusses will have angle bracing to the perlins as well.

Nterry57 your building is looking good! I just joined the journal today to ask questions about building my 40x40 chicken shed, another member mentioned this post. I noticed your X bracing is on the top of the trusses. Did you just do four? 2 on each end? And I am on the fence about using 2x6s or...

Outstanding guys I'll look that up. Thanks!

Hey there folks, new guy here with a few questions on reclaimed commercial poultry barns. I went halfsies with a buddy on a 40x100 and took 40 foot of it and he got the rest. I know what some of you are thinking, these aren't exactly cost effective when you factor time in. I have far more time...