Tractor shed

[duckhunter27]

I set the poles 4 ft in the ground. I did think about notching poles I also thought about bolting a 2 x6 to the side of pole to set trusses on then bolting trusses to pole. I am still thinking about all that because i used telephone poles they are differant sizes at the top might not be real easy to keep straight. I left the poles long so after i figure out my height and cut them off might make it easyer to decide. any and all advise is welcome. Thanks Vince

 

[duckhunter27]

Still waiting on my raffters. They said it would be 2- 3 weeks. So i installed my walk in door.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

... So i installed my walk in door.

Good!! I was wondering how you were getting in and out of there without a door.

 

[duckhunter27]

My Rafters showed up today. Will start in trhe morning putting them up. My forks saved the day agian.

 

[City Dude]

duckhunter...

We haven't built ours yet (looking at something in the 42 x 30 range) but have been doing a fair amount of research as we plan on building most of it by ourselves.

When looking at how wide of board to rest your rafters on, you should consider the pitch of your roof. We are going to build at 8/12 to match the pitch of our home. I have another small horse barn at the same pitch so I have an idea of the snow accumulation at that pitch. If you are looking at something like a 3/12 or 4/12, the weight load on your roof will increase.

Not saying it is right or wrong (b/c) I do not know the codes or where other live, is to google or search this TBN for others who have built there own tractor sheds. A lot can be learned in their pic and threads.

Good advice on the snow load as well as keeping the pitch the same as your home. Everything looks like it fits and not just thrown in! The other thing to consider is wind. Codes in our area of New Mexico are:
Snow Load = 30
Wind = 90
Wind Exposure = C

 

[duckhunter27]

Rafters went up this morning.

 

[flusher]

Rafters went up this morning.

Lookin' good. Stay hydrated.

 

[duckhunter27]

Thanks i am trying been hot here. Cut poles down to size and started cross stringers on rafters lot of trips up and down a ladder by your self. I had a helper he laid on the lounge chair in the sun all day watching me would only leave when i did I was hoping he would call 911 if i fell lol.

 

[duckhunter27]

All ready for tin. Will start putting up tin tonight.

 

[duckhunter27]

Tin is all on glad that job is done. Will start with trim this next week.

 

[keegs]

nice job..

 

[duckhunter27]

Thank you Keegs been alot of work but i am very happy with it here is a pic with most of the trim on still have to finish my door.

 

[duckhunter27]

Hi guys finally got my doors up. Now I am waiting on the trim for my doors it is back ordered. 2 6ft by 10 sliding doors.

 

[duckhunter27]

Well doors are up. My tractor shed is now perty much done, outside at least still have to wire it and but up lights.

 

[duckhunter27]

Well put down gravel in my tractor shed was going to use white rock but was to hard to get and lot more money. I am very happy with the gravel as i am not rolling around on the floor any how. I just park my tractor and my boat in the shed i did put down a concret pad for my front boat wheel to sit on makes hooking up boat much easyer.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

I imagine that given time that gravel will pack down and make a very nice floor for storing your tractor and boat.

 

[acme97]

I've know a few guys that would spread some bags of concrete with that and it would kind of set. Don't know that I would try it with as much gravel as it looks like you have.