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I hired a local contractor to excavate for my shop. He said he would come in and skin the sod back and back fill with CLAY(approx 24'-36") then put 6" of sand on top. I said lets do it. Now all the cement contractors are telling me that that was a bad move and I should have used all sand...

Weekend retreat located in northern MI. 32'x40' sitting on 15 acres. 150A service and well installed. Laptop sitting on the bench with wireless internet. Pretty rough huh? LP furnace in the corner. Woodstove and lounge. Hot tub. Ausable River nearby. Thanks for...

The right color that is. My siding is whicker beige. Everyone carrys or "can order" all the standards. White brown clay almond etc. etc. Does anyone know where I could look and see some samples. If not can I just paint and if so what kind of paint would work best? Thanks. -MATT

I'm in Michigan. Shop is 40x56x12 pole barn construction. Thanks. -MATT

Heres a few pics to show the transformation of our house and yard prior to our build. The first 2 pics are from when moved in 5 years ago. The next 2 are from this past year. The new drive is going through here. The propane tank will get moved to the other side of the house next...

After 18 months of planning everything is a go. Building a pole barn 40x56x12. It will be shingled and sided to match the house. Got my permit today.:bounce: Excavating will take place Monday. My brother-in-law and I will start setting posts a few days after. The barn will have (1)...

Just broke ground on a 40x56x12. My house has 150A panel. I'm in Michigan and have consumers energy as a provider. Does anyone know the cost associated with getting another line in. The current transformer is on a pole appox. 270' from the barn. I originally thought I had a 200A and was...

I'm getting close to starting my 40x60x12 pole barn. My yard slopes and the grade needs to be built up approx 20 inches in the back portion. I have a ton of fill dirt available on my property and was wondering if I could fill and pack in stages with dirt and then do the last 6 inches or so...

Looking to buy a transit for my garage build and was looking for some suggestions. Trying to keep it around $400. Thanks. -MATT

Looking to buy a transit for my garage build and was looking for some suggestions. Trying to keep it around $400. Thanks. -MATT

Well my plans are taking shape. I live in Michigan and am almost ready to order my barn package. Its going to be 32'x48'x12' with a partial lean off the back. The lean will have a small overhead door and be used for general storage. I will have one 16'x10' main door. I guess I'm looking...

I've been picking away at my 1965 chevelle for a while and finally have some good momentum going. I am a member at teamchevelle and this is my rebuild thread. Check it out! http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197595

I am in the planning stages of a pole barn. It looks like I need around 20" of fill to get to same grade as house/garage. How much sod do I need to peel off? I will be filling with sand. I have clay but haven't dug to see how far down. I'm in Michigan and I'm guessing the clay is near the...

For those of you that have a second level, what did you cover the floor with? Please post pics if you have any! Thanks. -MATT

I am planning a 32' wide pole barn. I was thinking 12' sidewalls with (2) 10'x10' overheads. If I go with (1) what would be a good size? I may go with 10' sidewalls and scissor trusses in the front for the lift! Thanks.

Looking for pics of gambrel style garages. Anyone have a 32x40 with 12' side walls? Thanks.

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