30' x 40' Barn with Lean - Build Progress

[aba4430]

Is it a barn crew (barn only) or a general contractor doing your build?

And very nice looking by the way.

I am not entirely sure. Our builder builds huge barns, so ours at 30' X 40' plus the lean is probably nothing for him. I believe he also does roofing and some general upgrades etc. We obtained a few references and spoke to the owners. Everyone was highly complementary of the workmanship and the builder came highly recommended. The crew doing our work are young folks; late teens or in their 20's at most; same folks who cleared the lot also. They are connected to the builder somehow, directly or indirectly. Very polite and extreme attention to detail.

 

[deezler]

Great build and looking great!

You have a LOT of fill to add to get up to those grade boards....

 

[aba4430]

28Oct2025: Day 7 Progress; no work on 27Oct2025
Summary:

• 10' X 12' hand built sliding door installed
• Front wall finished
• Rain gutters and screen guards installed
• Stall siding doors installed
• Man door checked out and hardware installed
• 8X interior posts installed in preparation for interior build and trim
• Additional height to skirting added on the right side due to grade difference from left to right.

Digging @42" trench and running water line tomorrow. Water line will be right at 42" deep and covered suitably. The electrical service (100 amp) will be run >12" above the water line but at least 21" deep in the trench.

 

[aba4430]

We have specified a raised panel 12' X 10' garage door in the closest matching tan color and are having second thoughts. A Plain (similar quality) rather than raised panel door in plain white we think, would look better. I have left a message for the builder; hopefully, it is not too late to switch! At least it would match the whites on the windows and doors.

Another issue is the insides of the stall sliding doors. They have been built very well, but the insides need to also have a metal skin to withstand potential abuse by the animals. So a couple of issues up in the air we have to work through.

 

[EddieWalker]

Putting the water line and the electrical line in the same trench is not allowed here. The reason is that water lines break and you don't want to dig down to a broken water line with an electrical line above it. I believe the required minimum distance is two feet apart, but I'm not 100% sure on that distance. I always go a lot farther than that for my lines.

 

[BackRoad]

Kindly interested in the description of your posts with the lower black sections...

 

[aba4430]

Kindly interested in the description of your posts with the lower black sections...

Will get a close-up picture of the label later today and upload. Essentially the coating/covering is for moisture protection. Cost was @$38/post extra.

 

[aba4430]

Here you go:

 

[grsthegreat]

Ive never seen this black wrap either. I wonder how it will survive above ground, especially around mouthy horses like mine…..they eat everything

 

[drumminj]

Ive never seen this black wrap either. I wonder how it will survive above ground, especially around mouthy horses like mine…..they eat everything

I've not looked into it much, but my initial reaction/concern with the plastic sleeves I've seen used on pole barn posts is if water gets inside the sleeve it'll definitely keep moisture around the wood, whereas at least soil will drain/dry out eventually.

That black plastic looks better about this than what my neighbor has given it looks to fit tight against the wood so isn't just "catching" raindrops.