Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT The Texas Barn in PA

[zanyad]

Shed looks 100% better!

 

[bakmopar]

The shed looks awesome. And it is great that you had a helper.

So, do you call the shed, a Texas Mini Barn?

 

[madison069]

The shed looks awesome. And it is great that you had a helper.

So, do you call the shed, a Texas Mini Barn?

For some reason PA Barn comes to mind every once in awhile when I look at it.

 

[madison069]

Nice dress up on that shed! That really transformed that thing!

Big improvement on the shed and it looks great matching the barn.

Shed looks 100% better!

Thanks guys! I know it’s been garnering some attention in the neighborhood. One down side to having no privacy in the back yard is everyone sees what I’m doing. Some folks didn’t notice the shed til I started the work.

 

[Gordonjuan]

For some reason PA Barn comes to mind every once in awhile when I look at it.

Well, PA has a lot of Bank Barns...and there's a bank/hill next to it, so I think you're good!

 

[madison069]

Talk about a time consuming side that front was!

But it’s done, just the upper pieces for the side of the shed is left.

 

[loganb]

Nicely done!

 

[loganb]

You would think I had the sense to think of that at the time, but unfortunately other than the breaker that’s the only switch in the garage for it. I usually leave the light on in the bunker to remind myself to switch the air off at night, so I flip the switch on the compressor for now. I was hoping to do something smart so I wouldn’t have to run wires. You have a suggestion from the smart home auto system world? Just something simple without a subscription?

This was my solution for a wireless relay to turn power to the compressor on/off

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMJV3RS2?tag=atomicindus08-20

The app is free and seems to work well but I don't use it, just put the button on the wall next to the door into the house.

Small enough it fits into a junction box... Going on a year and no issues so far! Need to finish the execution and at least put a larger LED light on so it's easier to know if the outlet is hot or not ... Haven't got there yet

 

[madison069]

This was my solution for a wireless relay to turn power to the compressor on/off

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMJV3RS2?tag=atomicindus08-20

The app is free and seems to work well but I don't use it, just put the button on the wall next to the door into the house.

Small enough it fits into a junction box... Going on a year and no issues so far! Need to finish the execution and at least put a larger LED light on so it's easier to know if the outlet is hot or not ... Haven't got there yet

I just ordered the stuff to make up what you got there! When I upgrade to a 240V I might can put this to another 120V equipment so it can be used still.

 

[zmotorsports]

The shed turned out great Cody. Nice refresh.

 

[madison069]

The shed turned out great Cody. Nice refresh.

Thanks!

Now it’s time to build the doors. It’s nothing wild, will just be painted plywood and 2x4. Will closely match the old doors design but will be sealed with caulk and painted to hopefully repel water better.

 

[jon72vega]

The shed looks good!

 

[cccoltsicehockey]

This was my solution for a wireless relay to turn power to the compressor on/off

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMJV3RS2?tag=atomicindus08-20

The app is free and seems to work well but I don't use it, just put the button on the wall next to the door into the house.

Small enough it fits into a junction box... Going on a year and no issues so far! Need to finish the execution and at least put a larger LED light on so it's easier to know if the outlet is hot or not ... Haven't got there yet

Awesome. I was trying to see if I could find a non smart version for him when I mentioned it but never stumbled on this. Glad someone else already had found one.

 

[madison069]

Still needs a little tweaking but the doors are built now.




Once I finish the tweaking, I’ll take them down to caulk and paint.

 

[M.Brane]

That almost makes me ashamed of my shed, but then I didn't build it.

 

[SilverJimmy]

I wasn’t going to say it but “tweeking” means a whole lot different out here in the West!

 

[madison069]

Oh it can mean the same thing here, so maybe modifications or adjustments would have been the better words. But I know it wasn’t twerking!

 

[cccoltsicehockey]

One heck of a transformation there. Nice work.

 

[txvwnut]

But I know it wasn’t twerking!

That comes after you've finished the project.

Doors are gonna look nice.

 

[madison069]

One heck of a transformation there. Nice work.

That comes after you've finished the project.

Doors are gonna look nice.

Thanks guys! It’s been a project I’ve wanted to do since I started the siding of the Texas barn. Using up most of the siding small pieces is making it easier to store the left over pieces in the bunker now. Soon the side along the wall by the camaro will be cleared of all of the siding stuff.

 

[madison069]

Got a few things done during lunch time.

One item was to plane the inside door area so they close without hitting one another. If you’re a planer purist who cringes when someone might use a planer incorrectly, look away.

I brought out the 9” planer I have and shaved the door jamb down so I got a 1/8” gap between the doors now. It’s twerking now!


I also installed the door latch and drilled their holes.


I installed the gooseneck solar light above the door. I’m debating to paint it white but black does look good here.



Then I did the caulk job to fill in the gaps. The 2x4 is glued to the plywood along with screws all along the back of the door is holding the 2x4 to the plywood. So I wanted to reduce the amount of water that can get in between the two woods. I see I missed a spot so I’ll get it before I paint it.



Maybe I can get the wife to paint the doors?

Oh well it will have to wait til tonight.

 

[madison069]

They got the first coat on while I was busy with other stuff. Will put a second coat on this weekend.




And my little goose neck solar lamp above the door adds a nice ambiance at night.


So add the little strip on the side, second coat of paint on the doors, and put the vent in the rear.

Then it’s remove everything inside and clean it for painting.

 

[cccoltsicehockey]

Well done on the transformation. Should last you many years.

If you make the light white, it will get dirtier faster. I think it looks good in black personally.

 

[madison069]

Well done on the transformation. Should last you many years.

If you make the light white, it will get dirtier faster. I think it looks good in black personally.

A buddy of mine said the Birds will make it white for me soon enough.

 

[bakmopar]

It looks great. You do nice work.

 

[fouckhest]

Shed looks great!

 

[madison069]

Well, I got the inside cleaned out and took out all of the junky shelves.
Junky shelves.





Without the shelves,


After spraying the walls three coats of latex paint it wasn’t covering the walls very well. That wood was soaking up the paint. It would look good as I was spraying it but then I look back at the area and it would be soaked dry and almost looked unpainted.

The floor I rolled the paint on. If I paint the walls again I’ll either just bust out a big brush or try a different sprayer.

But the walls will just have to be what it is.


With the rain coming tomorrow I need to let this dry and get the stuff back into the shed tonight.

Not proud of the inside but atleast it’s ok.

 

[SilverJimmy]

You had a really great start on a fine Chicken-Coop-DeVille, but you took down all the roosts and nesting spots! Poor birds, now they’ll be homeless living under a bridge or maybe in your bunker!!!

 

[madison069]

You had a really great start on a fine Chicken-Coop-DeVille, but you took down all the roosts and nesting spots! Poor birds, now they’ll be homeless living under a bridge or maybe in your bunker!!!

Good they leaving before I cooked them for dinner.

 

[madison069]

Looking at the bunker door, working on ideas for it and something I’m not 100% sure about and figured I’d ask the others here what they thought.

Besides rusting, is there any issues with lining this opening with 1/2” steel plate to weld hinges to the frame? There is a metal plate at the top that I would weld the side plates to and the bottom will get welded also, so one continuous steel plate frame. I’d like to install something that permanent and not going to have trouble with in the next 50 years. After that it’s someone else’s problem.


I would mount the side metal lining with anchor bolts, and the bottom plate will have anchor welded on the underside to sink into the concrete that will fill the void of the blocks at the bottom of the doorway. So with the anchor bolts and welded corners, it would be well secured.

Other option is just the standard 2x6 pressure treated wood and I’d still like to put a metal threshold to withstand the beating from dragging equipment over it.

Thoughts?

 

[jblnut]

I brought out the 9” planer I have and shaved the door jamb down so I got a 1/8” gap between the doors now. It’s twerking now !

I’ve been known to go after wood with a metal disc on an angle grinder in a similar situation. It’s likely less precise than using a planer but works in a pinch.

Shed looks great !!

Looking at the bunker door, working on ideas for it and something I’m not 100% sure about and figured I’d ask the others here what they thought.

Besides rusting, is there any issues with lining this opening with 1/2” steel plate to weld hinges to the frame? There is a metal plate at the top that I would weld the side plates to and the bottom will get welded also, so one continuous steel plate frame. I’d like to install something that permanent and not going to have trouble with in the next 50 years. After that it’s someone else’s problem.


I would mount the side metal lining with anchor bolts, and the bottom plate will have anchor welded on the underside to sink into the concrete that will fill the void of the blocks at the bottom of the doorway. So with the anchor bolts and welded corners, it would be well secured.

Other option is just the standard 2x6 pressure treated wood and I’d still like to put a metal threshold to withstand the beating from dragging equipment over it.

Thoughts?

If you’re not worried about the top plate rusting out I wouldn’t be worried about the bottom/side plates having issues either. Paint them in a rust inhibiting paint before installing and after welding and don’t worry about it again.

If you really want to get silly you could get some 1/2” 304SS to make the door frame and sill. Likely have to take out a second mortgage but they shouldn’t rust

 

[madison069]

considering the metal plate across the top of the basement windows in the house isn't rusted out and they were installed in 1950's, I don't think it will be an issue really. But just thinking out loud in case I missed something that's bad about the idea of lining the opening with metal.

 

[Jeff Ivers]

Since that looks like a non-standard size opening, have you considered a sliding barn door on the exterior?

 

[SilverJimmy]

Barn door on a barn, hmmmm…..
And you could weld a big giant star onto it so nobody gets confused!

 

[Hooked]

I’ve been known to go after wood with a metal disc on an angle grinder in a similar situation. It’s likely less precise than using a planer but works in a pinch.

Shed looks great !!



If you’re not worried about the top plate rusting out I wouldn’t be worried about the bottom/side plates having issues either. Paint them in a rust inhibiting paint before installing and after welding and don’t worry about it again.

If you really want to get silly you could get some 1/2” 304SS to make the door frame and sill. Likely have to take out a second mortgage but they shouldn’t rust

Just got a quote for some 1/8" 304SS 4'x5' -- $681, so......

 

[madison069]

Since that looks like a non-standard size opening, have you considered a sliding barn door on the exterior?

The plan is to install veneer stone on the cinder block wall to dress it up some, so an exterior barn door wouldn't work.

Barn door on a barn, hmmmm…..
And you could weld a big giant star onto it so nobody gets confused!

It has cross my mind.

Just got a quote for some 1/8" 304SS 4'x5' -- $681, so......

I need to call the metal supplier to see what's the cost of the steel will be. They can also cut the metal to dimension, so I won't have to cut the plate.

 

[jblnut]

Vault door. Done. I’ll find you one.

 

[madison069]

Vault door. Done. I’ll find you one.

5’ 1.75” tall x 4’ 2.75” wide.

 

[jblnut]

5’ 1.75” tall x 4’ 2.75” wide.

I’ll load it in the minivan and head your way. Might have to enlarge your opening

 

[madison069]

I’ll load it in the minivan and head your way. Might have to enlarge your opening

I wish the opening was one more course of cinder block higher, but based on the road elevation it was going to get too tall.