Recent content by Keith460

We picked up the lift at a warehouse in NC to save the 200 bucks in freight cost. Only cost me a half a tank of fuel or 50 bucks to go down and back to get it. Had to offload it by the tractor since we couldn't back the trailer down into the barn to use the hoist. Too steep and it bottomed...

Been busy around the barn installing a new lift for maintenance work. Got the loft completed thanks to a cheap Amazon hoist that provided the lift for the plywood and storage containers to be put up top. Next came the all important coat hanging nails that we cut in half and pounded in to...

Ah, I see what was done. Only two pieces of 2x10’s on either side except the corner post which has two pieces facing the porch. I stand corrected, I have 6x6 post also and not 4x4 posts.

Hey, love your barn. It's above and beyond a New England style. Question, can you provide details of the base cove or base board trim you used around the 4x4 post that supports the porch area of your barn? I like to do the same as my current 4x4 post, with the upper board & batten trim, look...

After the concrete cures, 3-4 weeks, we will be adding 5/8" ply wood for the attic flooring above the main section. I will have a pull down 12ft ladder to get up there once in awhile at the back of the barn. Was going to build steps but decided not necessary since it takes up valuable floor...

I'll check into the rough sawn lumber locally. Quite a few Amish around in southwest Virginia.

I always preferred the old look of wood board & batten barns. It was $3000.00 more for the board & batten vs AG panels. More labor involved to attach the board but if ever hit by a flying object or misguided tractor implement, no worries, easy to replace vs AG panel with a dent or rip torn in...

Yes and yes. Your name sounds familiar for some reason also.

Yes, will be walking up there and currently a piece of 1/2 plywood is being used to step on while cutting some joist for an access opening. And I meant joists and not rafters in the original posting, sorry. Plywood might be better looking but I'm on the cheap. Plus, we might paint the bottoms...

No, want it to weather that good ole' barn wood look that last 100's of years. I might apply a mixer of Boiled Linseed Oil + lacquer thinner + mineral spirits if I want to keep the fresh look.

Giles County in VA. I work for the Gemini Bakery Equipment Co. in Philadelphia PA. Moved to Virginia back in September of 2023. Ready to retire in a few years and getting things in order...

New member here but the second post of many questions. First post is of our small post and beam barn we built in Virginia in the Gallery forum section. I want to ask if using 5/8" OSB plywood over 24" OC rafters that are 2x8, or have to check if possibly 2x10, and span 18' across the main...

New member here but feel it is a place with knowledgeable individuals who know a thing or two in their lifetime, me included. While getting very close to retirement age as a Senior Field Engineer for Bakery Equipment Company we've been with for over 42 years, I wanted to post a few photos of...