30X40 SteelMaster Shop Project 2011

[CaptainRay]

30X50 shop - listed it wrong. Problems from the start. The excavation found a spring that comes out of cut into the hill when it rains, lots of water. So I have to install what they call French or Trench drains to get the water away from the slab. Then I had problems finding a contractor to do the cement, then the contractor screwed and didn't read the blue prints right. I'm fixing the mistakes. I didn't figure on added costs that I just didn't see. So I'm having to spread things out so I can save the money up over a few months. I need a backhoe to do the French drains, pipe, gravel then cement to make runoff drains along the sides. Anyway, here's some picks of what I have done so far.

 

[Nighttrain]

Looks like your out on a nice piece of property in the country. Keep posting pictures.

 

[David79z28]

Looks good. Nice place!!!

 

[ESwartz]

Where are you in MO? I'm looking at doing a build sometime also.

 

[chopt49]

looks like a great start, sorry you are having some bumps getting this project started. Will be great when done.... keep with it.


Cheers.


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[CaptainRay]

Just north of Ellington Missouri... beautiful country.. about 1000 feet elevation where my house is.

 

[muddhunter]

You should also consider a drain basin with tile on the side with the slope going away from foundation. Do it now and you can save a huge pain later. You might also consider a retaining wall on that backside. I am in process of retro fitting a drain basin alongside my French drain that couldnt handle the runoff and wish i had done it first. Spend it now,it only gets more expensive later. Good luck.

 

[FATBOYINMAINE]

any updates?

 

[CaptainRay]

Here's an update, 30X50 SteelMaster Shop Project 2011

Lots of work so far but getting close to at least having the buidling up. Still have to put up the end walls as soon as we get the cement work done, trying to beat the cold wether. Still a lot of work ahead...

Pictures here:
http://s1134.photobucket.com/albums/m614/CaptainRay1964/