40'x64'x12' Pole Barn

[SPIKER]

Re: 40\'x64\'x12\' Pole Barn

reddog: nice shots, I too wouldn't feel safe pushing the tree that way, unless I took a cut along the tree roots where the tractor front end was going to be, and let it fall away like you did. the root up under the fornt end wouldn't feel very fun and the radaitor is too close for me... though that tree was probably way too uch for my 3500 lb tractor anyhow. I have enough chain saws for that hahaha.

Mark m /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[RedDog]

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Wow I didn't realize it has been this long since I posted on my barn. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Since I am not working today, maybe I should take a few pictures. Barn finally has electric, lights, concrete, and my 2 post automotive lift. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

The rest of the concrete work will be done very soon. Large pads out front and to one side.

More pictures will be up later today.


RedDog

 

[Joe1]

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Did you price a steel frame building before deciding on the one you completed? By the way, a fine job on a fine looking building.

 

[RedDog]

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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Did you price a steel frame building before deciding on the one you completed? By the way, a fine job on a fine looking building. )</font>

No I did not price a steel frame. I have never been around that type of construction. Thank you on the building. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Here is a picture of the concrete. Poured in January 06.

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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Another picture of concrete.

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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Final picture of concrete where electric comes into the barn.

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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A picture of the 175 watt outside light. There will be another one added to the other end of barn, along with a 70 watt by the walkin door.

I like commercial looking lights. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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I mounted the air compresser up in the air. I like it up out of the way, plus a refrigerator will be going beneath it.

My brother brought me a bunch of rough cut lumber that I figured I my as well put to good use. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif


RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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Another shot of the air compresser.

The Kioti with the pallet forks was a big help putting it up there! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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Here is a picture of the inside lights that I used. There are six of them mounted in the barn, and they light it up pretty darn good!! I can't remember what wattage they are, or what kind they are. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif My electrician friend bought them for me, along with the outside lights. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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Here is my 10,000lb automotive lift. Before I had the concrete poured, I dug out two 2'x2' pad areas 8" deep where I thought the 2 post would be located at. The manual states 4" of concrete, but I thought more (8") is better.

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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Another shot of the lift. The Kioti also came in handy setting the post up. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

I must have been pretty close on the pads in the concrete. I drilled all holes 5" deep for the two post, but did not go through the concrete. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I have already had 4 or 5 vehicles on it.

RedDog

 

[mudcat]

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Looking good RedDog! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Clyde]

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RedDog - I like your outside lighting fixtures! Could you ask your contractor friend as to the manufactuer and where he got them from. Also, an estimate of per fixture costs. I have the identical lights for the interior and I agree that they give a tremendous amount of light. I can readily obtain an exterior version of the indoor lights readily, but, as with you, I like the clean and sealed version of yours. Thanks - Clyde

 

[Jagmandave]

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Based on the white lite, they look like metal halide units, are they running on 220V or 110V?

I think they're a great way to lite up a work area, better (but more expensive, and more expensive to run I think) than flourescents.

I'd love to have that much clean, concrete, dry, lighted workspace!

 

[RedDog]

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<font color="blue"> Based on the white lite, they look like metal halide units, are they running on 220V or 110V?
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The light they produce is very white, which I like. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif My panel box was a freebie that my brother gave me. I was a little concerned on space for breakers, so they are on 110V.

I really do not know if they are more expensive or not. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif I'm sure if I change them to 220V, it would be cheaper.

<font color="blue"> I'd love to have that much clean, concrete, dry, lighted workspace! </font>

Thank you.

RedDog

 

[RedDog]

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<font color="blue">RedDog - I like your outside lighting fixtures! Could you ask your contractor friend as to the manufactuer and where he got them from. </font>

I like the clean "commercial" look of them. I will ask him soon, probably next Nascar race, as he is a Ford fan and I'm Chevy. Makes for interesting conversation between us. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif I still have some of the boxes laying around.

All my light fixtures were purchased at Loeb electric in Columbus, Ohio.
<font color="blue"> Also, an estimate of per fixture costs. </font>

The one outside light was $154, and I still need to buy another one. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif The six interior lights were $740. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif So as you can see I have quite a bit $$$ in lights. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

RedDog

 

[Clyde]

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Thanks RedDog for the info you gleaned for me already. I will be watching this thread for updates. I like the prices you quoted albeit a little rich. That's not to imply you overpaid as I have no idea but for a light that should last a long time and the clean look, I shouldn't have to touch it again except maybe a bulb change.

Thanks - Clyde

 

[Bowhunter]

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Great looking barn Reddog. I hope to build one in the next few years and what I have planned is very similar to yours.

 

[Buckcreek]

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What does a light like that cost , i was going to put up wally world lights but somthing like that would be nice. I here that the floresent lights dont last long,,,, but i figured for what they cost i could replace them as they went bad. Very nice barn makes my little rough lumber barn look like a dog house....LOL