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50 year old barn rehab
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Martin
Martin
What was it originally built for? It is a strange looking barn. What are the dimensions? It looks really small.
Martin
Martin
Barn is likely being generous - but the name "Gray Barn" stuck. Its definitely small for a barn, but it will make do as plans are finalized for a much larger pole barn. Dimensions of the gray barn are roughly 14 x 20. That will eventually grow to 20x20 of usable floor space. Original purse was general storage w/ some animal use. Its likely seen some light cattle use over the last 50ish years. This marks the 3rd time its been restored. Nothing is square or true, so its been a real joy getting stuff to fight, align etc. Its coming along with significant progress since the end of October,
Looks cool!
3 full doors. First time this barn has ever been "semi" enclosed
Finally getting ready to extend the floor. The posts are overkill [6'x6's] - but its what I wanted. I'll likely pour concreate around the posts unless someone can convince me they can be placed on top w/ a concrete anchor?
Also these are treated posts, do I need to treat them again before they are in the ground for good?
For ref the small pieces of wood give an idea of the soon to be poured slab. The termite nuked wood - bottom right is the current siding which will disappear soon.
Also these are treated posts, do I need to treat them again before they are in the ground for good?
For ref the small pieces of wood give an idea of the soon to be poured slab. The termite nuked wood - bottom right is the current siding which will disappear soon.
Not here to convince you, but posts can be placed on top of the concrete. Two post anchoring options that I'm aware either placing the anchor when concrete is wet or after it's cured using wedge anchors or similar.
Digging the barn rehab.
Random images to give idea of what I said above..
I'm building Ammo and good will needed to "necessitate" plasma cutter SO.... 
This may be it.
If the posts are placed on top of the concrete is a footer required? At the moment I was planning on just doing about a 4" slab.
Whilist the barn has been alot of work, but worth it. It turned an otherwise underused, last-ditch storage option into something very useful.
This may be it.If the posts are placed on top of the concrete is a footer required? At the moment I was planning on just doing about a 4" slab.
Whilist the barn has been alot of work, but worth it. It turned an otherwise underused, last-ditch storage option into something very useful.
Don't know if required, but I'd certainly do footers. MAW and all...
Works good, looks good, can't beat that with a stick.
I would do a footing.
Martin
Martin
Whilst it wasn't the goal - the bump outs as depicted by the fancy tarp wall [scene left] create better symmetry. The long roof is an odd feature.
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Not to be a jerk, I love fixing up old buildings, but would you not have been better off to just start fresh? Is there much there?
Martin
Martin
' tis a fair ask. Hindsight being 2020. At a glances you could call it a toss up Slab is solid with no major cracks. Roof doesn't leak. And it's useable right now.
Combined w the fact that I used a bunch of lumber that was on hand, Offset that w/ the price of lumber ATM. I'm prob ahead with the rehab vs new.
Combined w the fact that I used a bunch of lumber that was on hand, Offset that w/ the price of lumber ATM. I'm prob ahead with the rehab vs new.
At this point in time, I've probably way over thought this..... Help a guy work thru some options
Should the pole be "sitting on something"
Ok can I just pour 6-8 " around JUST the poles
The rest of the slab will be 4" thick
Thanks!
- Posts in this addition are not foundational
- I want to get the exterior walls up ASAP (hence the reason for not pouring the slab and putting posts on top w/ anchors)
- Concrete will be poured around the posts
- A protective Barrier will be placed inbetween the post and the slab
- Why are the posts so big - No reason, just what I wanted
- Said posts are treated and have been triple treated w/ exterior wood sealer
Should the pole be "sitting on something"
Ok can I just pour 6-8 " around JUST the poles
The rest of the slab will be 4" thick
Thanks!
