Recent content by carguyjosh01

Thanks for the help guys.

Heard back from Mueller. They said it would need to be free standing. Seems odd to me that with that large of a beam you cant hang something off the back side of it. :dunno:

Thanks for the reply readhead, I knew that was an option, I was hoping to do away with the support posts by the building, so I would have less things to back a trailer into, not to mention less cost.

Its a Mueller building

I've been searching for awhile for info on how to attach 6 or 8 inch c purlins to the side of my building for a 12' wide by 30' long lean to. Anyone have any experience on this? I was thinking of maybe welding a tab of some sort to the I beam. I am also curious if one could attach the purlins...

Just wanted to share my install of the only opener I could find for a roll up door in the US that was reasonably priced. I searched high and low for a how to video or a similar post with some photos for this type of install, but came up empty handed. Maybe these photos will help someone else...

here's the only socket i could find as being manufactured: http://www.arklighting.com/index.php/barn-lights-rlm/rlm-options-accessories/sockets/30-e-socket.html btw i just bought from fleabay for 18 bucks and shipping ...

you need to look at the actual load of the house appliances etc. Most would install a 100a sub panel and feed off that. the panel rating should not be your limit, but the actual load you are pulling through it.

More lights went in today.

I work for a electric cooperative, and we replace 20 to 30 year old direct bury electric services all the time. mostly after we get alot of rain. When the soil saturation reaches a certain level the water tends to find any flaws in the insulation and turns the aluminum wire into powder. We put...

Thanks guys for the encouragement. I sure have gotten alot of ideas from this site. keep up the good work sharing all the info, all of us are greatful. looks like I have a picture double posted. Need to fix that. I had to come inside for awhile from working on the overhead lighting since the...

Hello, First post, figured I would start it off right. We have been working on this since march of this year. I Will post some pics of what I have so far. Just getting started on the uprights here... More framework going up. Getting started on the roof now, no time to be afraid of...