4 Barrel barn build.

[Woodboxkiwi]

Woodboxkiwi@ that is going to be a wonderful building and a joy to work in. Good thing the cow didn't get out when concrete was soft. On the roof of your house, do you have a rolling cover for the skylights?​

That is a redundant solar water heater.

 

[Woodboxkiwi]

After yesterday's debacle I was happy to get the high wall fabricated on the deck.
I braced it up temporarily to move it into position.

I then set about standing it up against the existing wall with a chain hoist.

I added more bracing to hold it upright while moving it into its final position.

I pulled it sideways with a load strap and a bit of good old leverage.

In position ready for the top and bottom plate extensions to tie it all in, along with a couple of permanent braces at the top back onto the other walls.

Another pile of sticks closer to the finish line!

 

[Woodboxkiwi]

It was a funny old day today, equinox weather is kicking in. Every time I headed out to get something done a rain squall would blow through and get everything wet and cold.
I did manage to get the diagonal strap bracing onto the high wall that I finished framing last week.

The rest of the day was spent writing a list of and doing sketches of all the flashings that we will be needing soon, also doing some research on dimensions for the roller doors. I will be framing up the walls that the doors hang off next, so better be sure of sizings before we start chopping up lengths of timber.
I also made contact with the guy that will be manufacturing the continuous spouting for us. He will be here later in the week. I figured that I would rather have the spouting made and sitting around until I need it, rather than have water running all over the ground making a big muddy puddle.

 

[Prospecter]

Nice work! I like that style barn. Around here we call that a "Monitor Barn." Great design for a one man construction crew. For all the hassle, I still much prefer working alone. Always have.

Looks like you might be mostly finished with the heavy work before your hot weather sets in.

 

[Woodboxkiwi]

Nice work! I like that style barn. Around here we call that a "Monitor Barn." Great design for a one man construction crew. For all the hassle, I still much prefer working alone. Always have.

Looks like you might be mostly finished with the heavy work before your hot weather sets in.

We are hoping to have a roof on within the next month. Once the trusses and rafters go on things will speed up.
Thanks for the support.

 

[Woodboxkiwi]

Another day, somewhat interrupted by a trip to town for hardware, but some progress all the same.
The front wall has a pair of manufactured studs made from 3 8x2 bolted together. Yesterday I made the first of the pair and stood it up. Today I added the girts and noggs, then made the second stud for tomorrow.

 

[Prospecter]

How far away is, "a trip to town?"

 

[Woodboxkiwi]

How far away is, "a trip to town?"

20 kilometers. But any time away from home is a PITA.

 

[Prospecter]

20k is certainly enough distance to not make the trip more than is necessary.

 

[Woodboxkiwi]

In today's episode we stood up the second manufactured post and framed in the gaps.
Coming up after the break, we elevate the top plate into position, followed soon after by a pair of under studs and door opening lintel with in-fill framing......stay tuned!