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I have a 48’x56’ pole barn that has blown in above the ceiling and spray foam in walls. Inside the shed is a 16’x32 kitchenette/bar area. Inside that is a 8’x10’ bathroom. The shed part will not be heated full time. The living kitchenette will have heat and AC but used on an as needed basis...

The living space and the bathroom are both insulated from other spaces allowing me to heat and cool differently. Thanks for the reply!

My shed is 48x56 with 12’ ceiling. Walls and ceiling insulated with spray and blown in. No, I didn’t insulate the pad. I’ve been given a lot of differing opinions and pricing on HVAC. My family will use the shed but for random activities, kids playing, canning, butchering, lite mechanic work...

Here is my plan for wiring my new post frame shop. I'm sure I will hear opinions on why I shouldn't wire my shop this way, but that's why I'm asking here. My new shop is bookshelf framed or some areas call it ladder framing. I will have a metal ceiling and metal wall panels inside. I plan on...

The only real difference is the fastener into the girt. I’ve seen them toenailed to the post, nailed from the top into a block, and now this nails from the post into the side of the girt.

Yes, it is similar to the link. The horizontal bookshelf girts are nailed through a vertical 2x6. Then two of those sections are put together with another 2x6 vertical in the middle creating the “pole”.

Post spacing is 8’. I’m in Central IL so it does get cold. However, this won’t be heated 24/7, more of a weekend shop.

I’ve received a few quotes on my 48x48x12 pole barn. This is going to be built on a full frost foundation wall. I know a lot of people will say just do traditional, but I’m doing barn metal siding so either way I need horizontal lumber to attach that. Do you prefer bookshelf vs traditional...

No zoning issues. I've heard the basement mentioned a few times now, and where we live, the wife really wants to continue having a basement. Septic, I've already figured out it will be an aeration system and the drain can be tied into an existing field tile line. I'm struggling with the...

I'm a long time lurker, but first time poster. I'm working on plans for my shop/barn. I'm an overthinker but always looking for efficiency. I've just purchased 5 acres of land that is flat and open, so terrain is not an issue. The land is a couple miles from our current house. The main road...