Slippy's Pole Barn Build

[RubberDuck]

So what is your total investment as it sits?

[Baglady]

Yes! The garage is big enough for my work shop and Mrs S to park her Jeep. The carport is for my truck. Right now neither of us can park under roof because we have 30 years of CRAP inside the garage/carport.

The Pole Barn will free up LOTS of space.

Being an owner of a small tract of acreage is GREAT!

I thought you built that bunkhouse a couple of years ago. I remember you posted pic's of the outhouse idea. Damn,getting old, memory sucks?

[Slippy]

I thought you built that bunkhouse a couple of years ago. I remember you posted pic's of the outhouse idea. Damn,getting old, memory sucks?

Yeah, I drew up the plans for the bunkhouse and found an Outhouse plan that I liked but something, I forget what it was, caused us to put that project on hold. I'll get to it eventually I hope...

[Baglady]

Yeah, I drew up the plans for the bunkhouse and found an Outhouse plan that I liked but something, I forget what it was, caused us to put that project on hold. I'll get to it eventually I hope...

You built your shooting range. Have you ever thought about finding a house to tear down for the materials?

[Slippy]

You built your shooting range. Have you ever thought about finding a house to tear down for the materials?

That's a great idea. I forget the name but we watched a few episodes of a show about some guys who tear down old barns and re-use all the materials. Old wood is good wood!

[Baglady]

That's a great idea. I forget the name but we watched a few episodes of a show about some guys who tear down old barns and re-use all the materials. Old wood is good wood!

Yep. It's more labor intensive, but, you've got 2 healthy boys to help you...
Maybe you could find an old barn or shed. This time of year is ideal in case it's a snakey area. I figure your area is like ours, it might get cold, but hardly ever any snow. (?)

[Slippy]

So what is your total investment as it sits?

Approx;

$400 for Bulldozer Excavation to clear trees/build up the area
$300 for Bobcat rental to groom and level the build site
$2750 for building materials

Total material and prep is $3450.

I used my tractor and auger to dig the post holes and paid/bartered two carpenters since my friends and family members who are nearby are all talk and no action.

In the next few weeks or so I'll get some gravel delivered and spread it for the base and driveway. A tandem axle dump truck load of gravel goes for about $550 per load in my area.

[Slippy]

Yep. It's more labor intensive, but, you've got 2 healthy boys to help you...
Maybe you could find an old barn or shed. This time of year is ideal in case it's a snakey area. I figure your area is like ours, it might get cold, but hardly ever any snow. (?)

I should look into that idea.

But regarding my sons...You're half right...I got two healthy boys (men) but they seem to be too busy with their own lives when I have a big project. My youngest lives 150 miles from us and he works about 70 hours a week so when he visits he is not interested in working for old dad. Plus I decided a while back that our relationship is much better if we don't work together if you get my meaning!

[Sasquatch]

Looks to be set in a nice cozy spot. Great work!

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[S.....P......]

My father-in-law and I just finished up building a tack room and 2 stalls on his barn. He already had the poles and roof up. He must have said 10 time just a little help go's a long way. Heck, I don't mind and we get along very well even when working. It was nice to take a few days and just work around the property.