Grain bins converted to shed

bakerg · Sep 17, 2013

With my mother selling the family farm this spring

, I now have 2 grain bins on my acre lot that are just being used for storage. I need to have a place to put the Massey in so I came up with an idea of joining the two bins together to create a 16' x 34' shed.

Here is what I have started with.

I remove a section from the back of each bin.

Put a post in between the 2 bins and started installing the 2 x 8s.

Installed 2 x 10s on the back wall that the roof will attach to.

Installed doubled up 2 x 8s on the from side for the roof to connect to. There will be an openning here for 2 6 foot swinging doors.

Install rafters for the roof.

After the rafters were finished and supports tied in to the bins, I install 3/4" plywood for the roof.

Made some adjustments to the spacing on the boards on the back wall and finished up the back wall. :mrgreen:

Need to frame in the doors and then side them with some aluminum siding sheets that I have.

Dr_Zinj · Sep 17, 2013

I had some concerns about ventilation.
Then I saw the photo.
You're good to go and a clever use of them. Two Thumbs Up!

GGB · Sep 17, 2013

This will be fun to watch your progress. This is a neat way to repurpose these old grain bins.

When you have a chance, could you take some photos of the interiors to help me see how you are attaching the ends of the 2x's? I'm assuming you are using posts, but wanted to see your work.

Good luck with this project!

riptides · Sep 17, 2013

Nice. Way to re-purpose! Much better than the land-fill!

bakerg · Sep 17, 2013

The 2x8s and 2x10s are attached right to the rings of the bins with 3/8 carriage bolts. There are existing upright angle irons in the bin also. Will take pictures of the inside when I get a chance.

sodamo · Sep 17, 2013

Excellent!!!! I think you're gonna really enjoy your new space.

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Beltman60 · Sep 17, 2013

TA-DA

Good job :thumbsup:

sixdogs · Sep 17, 2013

bakerg--great conversion on the grain bins. I've often thought of it but never could figure out the details.

Depmandog · Sep 17, 2013

Gary,

Great idea! Will you pour concrete to even the floors or just pack in some gravel? Keep the pics coming!

bakerg · Sep 17, 2013

Wish list is to drill holes in existing concrete and put in pins to interlock the new cement. Will see how it goes, may just put gravel in until spring. Only problem is if I put the gravel down, it may just stay.:confused2: