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Re: Barn size and related questions
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Posted by MN Bob on March 27, 2006 at 14:56:03 from (24.179.177.194):
In Reply to: Barn size and related questions posted by Nathan in Texas on March 27, 2006 at 13:06:03:
If you can go 16 feet on the lean-to is that one side or both? If both I suggest wider building and one side lean-to. At least 16 inch over hang to direct water/snow away. At least 6 inch floor,stressed for 1 1/2 to 2 times the weight of what you think now, and be sure footings are poured with lean-to in mind for weight. I would not worry about concrete in the lean-to unless $ or no problem. Later it can be added. Use treated wood to get tires off the ground, same with to loader. I like a steep roof for snow here but just be sure you can keep a decent pitch on the lean-to. consider putting one or two cement blocks above ground and build on that. Just thoughts from the north.
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