Intro + it's all my fault

[scsmith42]

Very cool looking barn!  I really like the layout.

Can you share the dimensions?  Ie width between the poles from side to side, height of the first and second floors, etc.  Thx.

Thanks--dimensions are 36' long, 32' wide with 3 bays of 7' , 16' and 9'.  The 7' bay will be for the LT 40 which has been outside in the weather for the past 8 years!  Roof heights are 13'  and 10'.  Why? 'cause the poles were that long and I hated the idea of cutting them.  Second floor will store plenty of hay for my beef (7 now, down from 19!) cattle.  Still mulling on the doors for the large bay, whether to have solid overheads or to have two, split into 4' foldables.  Gives me something to think about during my frequent nights of insanity insomnia.  All the best, Rob.  And of course, another pic for ya.
https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=93890#top_display_media

Thanks for the info.  I figured that the middle bay was around 16' based upon the width of the tractor, but thought that the outer bays were wider.  Sure looks nice!

[scsmith42]

Rob, is your roof pitch around 10:12?  That's about what it appears from the photo's.

I think that this is one of the coolest looking barns that I've ever seen!  Can't wait to see the finished product.

Scott

[drobertson]

Just a Dandy of a barn!  You clearly don't mess around when you get things a going!   Glad to hear from you!  Looks like you are managing your farm quite well!   Wishing you a very Happy Thanksgiving!

[Tree Dan]

Im late to this thread...Your doing a great job...love the structure and the color of the roof and siding 8)

[SawyerBrown]

Oh, that barn is just COOL!  Awesome.  Wow ...

[78NHTFY]

SawyerBrown; Tree Dan; drobertson; scsmith342--thanks for the kudos, but I know where all the screw ups are :-[.   Roof pitch on top is 8/12 if I remember, 10/12 on sheds to handle snow/ice dropping from top roof.  Today managed to get 2/3 of the 45 tons of 1 1/2" hard pack I had delivered (two tri-axles) spread inside the barn, so I now have a real surface for the equipment.  If'n I hadn't done it today the pile would have frozen--rain tomorrow and then a hard "polar vortex" freeze.  Will be up early tomorrow morn to finish off the rest--no rest for the wicked weary...and of course will get all you pic fiends a photo or two.. :laugh: