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Update: 2 insulated roll-up doors in. 220v electrical for compressor and welder in. Electrical for all convenience, exterior lighting, future RV pad, etc. ran. Lighting (24) Costco Feit LED's in. Compressor located at exterior and abandoned water heater closet. R-13 insulated walls and...

My story - Wifey and I purchased 5 acres in a rural area outside of the city limits, 2 1/2 years ago. Went to pull a solar permit to supplement our energy usage. Informed that they would not issue a solar permit until we satisfied a pool permit that was never finalled from 2004. That's right...

Wifey can always find what she needs in my shop. Tape measure, hammer (16d nails for hanging 5x7 pictures), pliers, screwdrivers, etc. Now getting my tools back is another story........

My TV is on for pretty much sports only. Football, golf, drag racing or baseball typically. I' don't sit on my stool and watch, it's just there for background noise to keep me company. If I hear the announcer holler to the 40, 30, 20, 10, touchdown.....I will usually stop and look. If it is ever...

4 windows and man door installed. May add 1 more window. Windows are good; light, ventilation, view. The shop is placed on my property as such that windows will allow me to see approaching visitors coming up the driveway. Next up is to complete the framing, finish planning the electrical...

Truss fab complete. Raised the lower chord by almost 4 feet. Should make for plenty of lift room. Starting to frame and insulate. No rush as I really haven't made a decision about wall finish yet. Searching this forum is giving me enough choices to make my head spin.

Photo update. Got all of the interior panels removed. Posts get lagged down tomorrow and trusses modified by end of week. Going to be lots of room. Hope that I don't run out of it too fast! Ha!

Yep, thinking of supporting the trusses at the 4 existing posts and removing and fabricating portions of the existing trusses. Need to raise the bottom chord level for head clearance, lift, etc. Have consulted with a couple of professionals smarter than me. Feel confident in fabricating the...

40 x 40 raised center aisle barn to workshop. Barn fabricator shows up tomorrow to remove all of the center partition walls. Should have by end of day, an empty space w/ 4 posts supporting the roof. Am looking to finish walls and ceiling areas w/ insulation/drywall, finishing the floor (TBD)...

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Temecula to be exact. Moved on to 5 acres about 2 years ago and getting ready to build my shop. It will be a raised center aisle barn conversion. The barn is 40' x 40' with 2 - 12' sliding doors. One at each end. Will be removing all bays and opening it up to a true 40 x 40. There will be 4...