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    Ladder storage -- high or low on wall?

    Ya i have a couple 32 foot fiberglass ladders that i put up high on the walls 20 years ago. no problem back then, now i have to wait till one of my boys come over to help me get them off the walls. Six months ago we took one down I just left it on the floor. But hell soon I will need them just...
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    Stability of new fill

    Yes sir, other side of the drive way a good hundred feet away. All sand over there but i know its virgin soil.
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    Stability of new fill

    Also I left no logs or other organic material before being filled just the stumps. Well this ***** because now I have to convince the wife that it would look better on the other side. Any suggestions on that!
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    Stability of new fill

    Too expensive for for such a small structure. I guess I will just relocate my building. Thank you all for your replies. As you can imagine I could never locate six or seven trees eight to ten feet down and the cost would be prohibitive given that each one has a huge boulder over it.
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    Stability of new fill

    Southalabama. That was one of my concerns about the stumps eight feet down. But like I said I had massive boulders placed over them. Never thought I would put the barn out front when I was filling it in. Always thought the thing would go outback but to long of a run for septic. Plus the thing is...
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    Stability of new fill

    Jesus. Learn something new everyday. I will call Monday , there's a place next town over. Hope it doesn't cost too much. It does seem over kill but I want to do it right. Have to wait until they are done running the septic main anyway so no rush.
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    Stability of new fill

    Okay 383 I think your messing with me. Exactly what does a soil engineer do? Oh ya and where would you find one and how much do they cost?
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    Stability of new fill

    Okay, I have been lurking here for awhile and finally have the nads to post my question. Planing on building my shop soon and am still deciding where to put it, the place I prefer is the area I recently filled in with excavated soil and rock from a nearby road job. The area was filled over the...
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    Legacy Industrial One Day Sale

    Sir, I am planning on building this year. Would you suggest that I finish the building, Sheetrock and all before finishing the floor? I have seen other posters and most seem pleased with your product.
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    Do not try this at home! - Tool Chest Tipped Over

    Hi all , Joined the forum about a month ago and love it. Funny that this will be my first post, I did feel it important enough to point out to all who have young children. I have always encouraged my two boys to assist in the shop and i am glad that i did because today I have two almost adult...
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