Not big, not pretty, but it is mine

[ustmd]

...yeah and I am building it.
The wife is kicking my workshop out of her barn. So I am building a 16 x 24 shop (or lab as I have taken to calling it).

First time building a "building". I have done some light/moderate home remodeling, but I thought I would take the plunge and try going from the ground up--the worst that can happen is that it gets added to the burn pule. I am trying to do as much of the work myself as I can--this morning I had a great lesson in cutting common rafters/birds mouths

I had the pad poured in August. This week-end, my father in law and I made some progress getting it framed.

Unforunately, the pesky job is going to pull me away from it for another week

 

[geneP]

You can never build them big enough, leave room to expand.

That is going to be a sturdy building.

Is the building directly below that power line? Most power companies frown on that

 

[rekees4300]

Your man cave has a serious foundation! :thumbsup:

 

[blueriver]

Great job ... excellent foundation. 16" o.c. both the walls and the rafters, excellent headers ... nice job and no cutting corners. I also like the straps from the foudation to the stud walls.

 

[ustmd]

Your man cave has a serious foundation! :thumbsup:

Yeah--it is the consequence of living on the balck land prarrie...you either do a serious foundation or plan on having the foundation crack.

geneP-

Yeah I was concerned about the power lines, but the Co-Op did not have a problem with it since it is not an house or long term residence--that is until my wife kicks me out:laughing:

 

[yooper1]

Nice looking building

Keep us posted on the progress

 

[Mousefield]

For your first building it looks like it is being well built. :thumbsup: Keep the pics coming.

 

[ustmd]

Great job ... excellent foundation. 16" o.c. both the walls and the rafters, excellent headers ... nice job and no cutting corners. I also like the straps from the foudation to the stud walls.

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I have been taking the very conservative route on this building. The straps on the foundation are not required here, but I am putting in anyway, as well as the hurricane ties for each rafter and the 3 inch plates for the anchor bolts. All I know is that Simpson Strong-tie better send me a Christmas card this year:laughing:

 

[sodamo]

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

I have been taking the very conservative route on this building. The straps on the foundation are not required here, but I am putting in anyway, as well as the hurricane ties for each rafter and the 3 inch plates for the anchor bolts. All I know is that Simpson Strong-tie better send me a Christmas card this year:laughing:

Don't hold your breath waiting LOL

Nice job. Working on your expansion plans yet?

What are you using for roofing?

 

[ustmd]

Don't hold your breath waiting LOL

Nice job. Working on your expansion plans yet?

What are you using for roofing?

I have already been infromed that when the shop is complete, I need to convert the space I was in the to a large tack room, so expansion is on hold.

I am going metal panels for the roof. Not only for the durability, but also I am putting a rainwater collection system for the shop and the barn--the garden is nearby.