Just another pole barn build

POC · Aug 8, 2016

Going to be starting on this tomorrow. Talked to guys about doing the earthwork tonight. One quoted me $1500. Another said $800. I've had the $800 guy do work before, so I'm going with him. He said to go ahead and cut any trees I wanted. So I'm doing that tomorrow.

EddieWalker · Aug 8, 2016

Looking forward to seeing what you do. How big are you going to make it?

KenB2920 · Aug 8, 2016

What's the stats? Mine is being built now (footing are in, construction starts Monday.

What all are ya doing? I'm always interested to see ideas.

POC · Aug 8, 2016

The plan presently is 24 x 50 x 12.

POC · Aug 8, 2016

I'll get some pics tomorrow before I start cutting trees.

POC · Aug 9, 2016

Forgot to get pics before we started. But here are a few.

Which way do you think this tree leans?

I've always read to move everything more than the height of the tree away before you cut because you never know.
My dad is 70,been cutting trees his whole life. I'm 40 and done my fair share. This tree defied everything we both knew and fell perpendicular to my cuts. We were trying to muscle it to fall the way we wanted with wedges and I guess that made all the difference.

POC · Aug 9, 2016

After talking things over with dad, we've decided to have the barn built instead of doing it ourselves. He says he's too old.

POC · Aug 10, 2016

Got more done today. Fell down once, think I broke my finger... Lol

POC · Aug 14, 2016

Finger still black and blue, but doesn't hurt much.

Got some more done this evening, despite the rain earlier in the day.

POC · Aug 19, 2016

Nearly done with the site clearing. Got quite a bit done today.

Carrying a little load of branches.

Tractor is sitting in the middle of where the building will be.

Part of the logs from the clearing.

The rest of the logs.
Next project will be to get a sawmill and build a shed for it.

bindian · Aug 20, 2016

Since I got my backhoe.....I have never cut a tree down. I dig on 3 or 4 sides as needed, then push it where I want it to go.
hugs, Brandi

POC · Aug 20, 2016

I have a hoe for my tractor, but it just isn't bug enough. I have a guy coming next week with a backhoe to pull the stumps and level out the building site.

bindian · Aug 20, 2016

I hope the finger heals fast!
hugs, Brandi

carol palmer · Aug 25, 2016

get the right supplies, necessary wood and the roof. Most pool barn roofs are made from metal roofing since they are inexpensive, easy to install and long lasting. Shingles is another option

POC · Sep 4, 2016

Making some progress today!

POC · Sep 13, 2016

Got the electric buried last week.

POC · Sep 22, 2016

Got a lot more done. Hoping to get the gravel brought in next week then concrete can begin.

POC · Oct 4, 2016

Got all the stone in and smoothed out today.
They were going to start on the building yesterday but I wasn't ready. So they had to put me off for a couple of weeks. It rained a lot last week so I had to wait for it to dry out.