We just built a 24x30 with a 14x30 lean. I needed a building for stuff like yard tools boat and ATV’s. We looked a simple shed on skids then were going to build leans off both sides. By the time I priced that I was not that far off from what we did do.
The building is a simple pole barn with 2 overhead doors one walk in door and insulation. The door on the front is an 18x8 I also have a 8x8 under the shed.
I first had to clear the spot then add dirt. I have my own dozer so that was no big deal. This is a shot after it was framed. I had rained the night before. WET,WET,WET.
This is after they formed. My wife and one of my sons helped me tie the re-bar. The contractor does not use any steel when he builds them. I chose to add ½” re-bar. I drilled each post and drove a 2 foot 5/8 bar in and tied it to the ½” mat. Let me say again. MY WIFE HELPED ME TIE THE RE-BAR.
Here are so of the guys pouring it on Tuesday 11-7-06. They did a great finish job.
Here is the finished mud.
I am going to move the propane tank to the left behind the well house. Here is the finished shop. They came Friday 11-10-06 and finished.
I am now installing the lights, openers, and outlets. I will bring the power for my house it is less than a 100’ away.
I will say this was a lot easier that my shop. I just wish I had made my shop twice the size 5 years ago when I built it. The cost has gone up so much in 5 years. Those of you who are saying in a few years do it now. Let me know what you guys think.
John
The building is a simple pole barn with 2 overhead doors one walk in door and insulation. The door on the front is an 18x8 I also have a 8x8 under the shed.
I first had to clear the spot then add dirt. I have my own dozer so that was no big deal. This is a shot after it was framed. I had rained the night before. WET,WET,WET.
This is after they formed. My wife and one of my sons helped me tie the re-bar. The contractor does not use any steel when he builds them. I chose to add ½” re-bar. I drilled each post and drove a 2 foot 5/8 bar in and tied it to the ½” mat. Let me say again. MY WIFE HELPED ME TIE THE RE-BAR.
Here are so of the guys pouring it on Tuesday 11-7-06. They did a great finish job.
Here is the finished mud.
I am going to move the propane tank to the left behind the well house. Here is the finished shop. They came Friday 11-10-06 and finished.
I am now installing the lights, openers, and outlets. I will bring the power for my house it is less than a 100’ away.
I will say this was a lot easier that my shop. I just wish I had made my shop twice the size 5 years ago when I built it. The cost has gone up so much in 5 years. Those of you who are saying in a few years do it now. Let me know what you guys think.
John
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