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    Puget Dude’s creations and fabrications (Random project thread.)

    Can any of you folks that have a macerating toilet tell me if there is much maintenance involved? I've read reviews from folks both positive and negative. I'm considering one for my shop. Thanks, Mike
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    Raising height of pole barn

    I ended up making sleeves for the posts, building wall extensions and adding headers in each opening. So far it seems good. Thanks, Mike
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    Raising height of pole barn

    I appreciate all the ideas and suggestions. Please keep them coming. Mike
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    Raising height of pole barn

    The vaulted ceiling probably won't work in this case. There are 6x6 posts at 12' intervals. The roof needs to be replaced. Most of the purlins are rotten and most of the corrugated fasteners no longer have a seal. I will likely remove the roof entirely, extend the posts, add beams (there are...
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    Raising height of pole barn

    That's 1/2". Mike
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    Raising height of pole barn

    The posts are about 8.5 feet I'd like to extend them 3 feet. I was considering 2x6's on 2 sides and 1/2' carriage bolts. I was also thinking about steel, but I'd like to avoid that cost if I can. I'm worried about the whole think hinging. Thanks, Mike
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    Raising height of pole barn

    I realize this is an old post. JP, I'd be interested in how you raised your roof. Thanks, Mike
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