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dave
Jan 4, 2012 1:30 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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porkpal, it really is a good technique. The bolts alone should be enough, but having the whole board supported on a 2x6 which is on the slab really makes me confident in the floor.

Charleen, I will be sealing the concrete, yes!
| @dave | Post #197920 (1)
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Ridesredmule
Jan 4, 2012 2:48 PM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
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allright...Thank you.
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dave
Jan 4, 2012 5:56 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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Another very big day today. The lower rafters are now in and the lathes have been set on the east side.

Thumb of 2012-01-04/dave/2b6f1b

You can also see that the 4x4 posts for all the doors were also set, and the start of the walls has begun.

Thumb of 2012-01-04/dave/303848
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Bubbles
Jan 4, 2012 6:04 PM CST
Name: Sandi
Austin, Tx (Zone 8b)
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It looks a lot bigger today!
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Ridesredmule
Jan 4, 2012 6:22 PM CST
Name: Charleen
Alford, Florida (Zone 8a)
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Looking very nice. So happy for you all.
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valleylynn
Jan 4, 2012 7:39 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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I so thank you for sharing your barn raising Dave. It makes me feel excited knowing you and Trish will have such a wonderful barn. Lovey dubby
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mcash70
Jan 4, 2012 8:50 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
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I agree Hurray!
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dave
Jan 6, 2012 11:44 AM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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Yesterday was another big day but I didn't get out there for pictures. They finished the lower roofs and today they are working on setting the upper rafters. Hopefully we'll get the upper roof done today.

Looking under the lower roof:
Thumb of 2012-01-06/dave/385666 Thumb of 2012-01-06/dave/b00f0d

Setting the first top rafter:
Thumb of 2012-01-06/dave/20e077

The peak is right at 20' off the ground. The rafters are 2x12s nailed (and later bolted) to the 6x6 posts. The cross beams are 6x6s nailed (and later bolted) to the rafters.

It is definitely starting to look like something:
Thumb of 2012-01-06/dave/1ce916 Thumb of 2012-01-06/dave/50c5b1
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Sharon
Jan 6, 2012 11:46 AM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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It's definitely starting to look great.
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dave
Jan 6, 2012 11:57 AM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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I agree
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mcash70
Jan 6, 2012 12:05 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
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That's going to be one fine looking barn!!
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valleylynn
Jan 6, 2012 1:17 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Dave & Trish, Cliff and I have been having so much fun watching your barn take shape. I can't even explain the excitement we feel for you. Smiling
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| @valleylynn | Post #198712 (12)
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dave
Jan 6, 2012 1:23 PM CST
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Name: Dave Whitinger
Southlake, Texas (Zone 8a)
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Thank you, we're excited, too! Smiling The cows are sitting there watching the project and I think they are looking forward to it as well!
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Sharon
Jan 6, 2012 1:28 PM CST
Name: Sharon
Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a)
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Now that's a visual: The cows are sitting there watching.

Bet they can't wait.
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| @Sharon | Post #198723 (14)
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mcash70
Jan 6, 2012 1:33 PM CST
Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)
Region: Canadian Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Tip Photographer Garden Ideas: Master Level I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member
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Sharon said:Now that's a visual: The cows are sitting there watching.

Bet they can't wait.


Blinking Hilarious!
| @mcash70 | Post #198729 (15)
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Kathleen
Jan 6, 2012 1:37 PM CST
Name: Kathleen Tenpas
Wickwire Corners NY (Zone 5a)
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cows love to check out projects like barn building and cropping. they seem to think that they are supervising.

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gingin
Jan 6, 2012 1:39 PM CST
Name: Ginger
Fountain, Florida (Zone 8b)
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Lookin' good Thumbs up Thumbs up
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Trish
Jan 6, 2012 1:41 PM CST
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Name: Trish
Grapevine, TX (Zone 8a)
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Kathleen said:cows love to check out projects like barn building and cropping. they seem to think that they are supervising.


I agree

Absolutely nothing happens on this farm without the cows' knowledge and supervision.

Such funny creatures!
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porkpal
Jan 6, 2012 2:12 PM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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They are especially good at helping build fence.
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Bubbles
Jan 6, 2012 2:14 PM CST
Name: Sandi
Austin, Tx (Zone 8b)
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Hilarious!
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| @Bubbles | Post #198746 (20)

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