Recent content by JoeyB

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    Texas 30x40x14 Budget Post Frame Self-Build

    Did you consider doing scissor trusses on one end to give you more headroom for a the loft? I am working on designing my office / woodshop / garage right now and have started to look in that direction for increasing floor space and utilizing the vertical space.
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    Western Mass. 25x35 Pole Barn - Build Thread

    This is absolutely beautiful! I love it. You did a fantastic job man. This is inspirational to me as it's pretty much spot on what I am planning! Following.
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    Office / Shop Planning and Discussion

    I confirmed I am not in a FEMA designated floodzone. The lowest point where there is a stream occasionally is run-off from the surrounding fields. The area that occasionally gets soggy is about a third of an acre according to estimates from Google Earth (using the tool). Furthermore I checked...
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    Considering two sites for garage - smaller size close to house vs big 400' in back

    My opinion; Buy a side by side and put the shop in the back. :)
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    Office / Shop Planning and Discussion

    Here’s a pic of the surrounding property with the trees circled being the part I’m building on first. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IGhm3tq9rztryXvn_Bt_uTGW0lwBAwdm/view?usp=drivesdk Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Office / Shop Planning and Discussion

    Thanks for the reply! I've checked and so far The federal maps dont list the area as being a floodplain and it stays bone dry for 8 months out of the year or so. The neighbors have built a big bridge / road and even dammed it up (which is causing my area to flood when it rains heavily)...
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    Office / Shop Planning and Discussion

    Getting pictures uploaded.
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    Office / Shop Planning and Discussion

    Little History: I relocated from Georgia to Alabama 3 years ago when I got married. We purchased a brand-new 4 BDRM Manufactured home when we got married and the wife's grandparents let us put it next to theirs on their land up by the road. This summer we are getting roughly 4 acres from them...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Larry_G's shop build

    I really enjoyed your pictures and the story that went with your build. I'm going to be caring for my father when that time comes as well and my wife's grandparents, so lots of respect for you there sir. You're machinery is gorgeous! I look forward to breaking ground on my shop so I can start...
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    40' x 60' On the River

    WOW! I am absolutely in LOVE with this! It was said before but this is a retirement dream home! Bravo man, bravo. That said ***** about the framing screw ups but I am really happy to see your take on it, I'm sure you had some choice words to say when you figure it out but yeah, not much to do...
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    What's the verdict on Windows?

    Re: What's the verdict on windows? Well I mean I'm in I.T. so it's also what my brain went to. :lol_hitti EDIT: I was able to change your subject in my reply, can you not edit your original post?
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    Hello from Alabama!

    I’m really excited to be here. My name is Joey (obviously).I’m an IT Professional and telecommute full time but my passion for life is building things and landscaping. I’m married going on 3 year with 3 kids. I sold my toys (motorcycle & car) when we moved (from NE Georgia, outside Atlanta) to...
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