Recent content by alfy84

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...