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I have a very long narrow property. Currently I have a 400amp service with a 200 amp panel in the garage and a 200 amp panel in the house. I have 750' 2.5" sch40 run from the garage panel to the new barn. The plan was to put 125 amp breaker in because I think that is the largest breaker...

Thanks for all the advice. I think I might have to reconsider.

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I have been clearing land all weekend in the rain and spring is coming soon. I want to build a monitor post and beam (timber frame) barn myself. I have zero experience with post and beam but I have done stick frame and pole barns in the past. Plans? Kits? Where is the best place to start? I want...

It seems you always find a bargain. Where did you get the materials for the gutters from? Thanks

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wssix99 very informative thank you

I need to call out the floor on my plans and I was looking for some advice in what you think would be best for my needs. 60x72 used for mostly storage Rv, Boat, etc. I would like the floor to be strong enough to support the largest loads but not overkill as I do have a budget. I would...

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I like to know the answers to these questions as well. Bump.

Trusses are engineered according to roof load. The strength comes from the load pushing down from the top, Not pulling down from the bottom chord. Thats is why they can be built just holding them together with the metal plates. It might hold your racks but that is not what it was designed for.

I'm at a year with pex at 110 psi. No leaks.

I'm not a engineer but without the poles sunk the brackets are going to do anything for lateral sheer. I have been doing a lot of reading around here and I am surprised how many people don't engineer their buildings. I know it is not required in some place but if I was doing anyone then storing...

Re: Beginning stages of 24x44 with 3br/2ba on top If you are on tight budget why not build something that will increase in value and create equity that way when you sell you can build a bigger better house the next time. I really don't think your plan will be desired by the majority of buyers...

I have a 16x7 clopay all glass. If you are going to run a motor make sure it is a chain drive and has enough hp. Also read the install instructions and make sure it is installed properly. I have had too many problems with a poor install job.