a..hyuk, i'm gonna build a barn

lumberjim · 05-14-2005, 12:32 PM

getting ready to have a barn built in our backyard. got an idea of what we want. anyone ever done this? advice? referrals? pictures of your barn?

thanks

wolf · 05-14-2005, 01:47 PM

Jinx won't yet you keep the sheep in the house any more?

lookout123 · 05-14-2005, 02:27 PM

kids a little rambunctious?

Dagney · 05-14-2005, 03:08 PM

You could call the Amish....

hrmm.....well, the mere idea of that is problematic in itself.

elSicomoro · 05-15-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagney

You could call the Amish....

hrmm.....well, the mere idea of that is problematic in itself.

It's not like LJ and Jinx are that far from the Amish, though...they could just sit on the side of Route 30 and when a buggy passes by, go, "Hey! You! Build me a barn, bitch!" And if the Amish refused, then they could steal a wheel off the buggy and drive away. What are the Amish gonna do? Run after 'em?

Clodfobble · 05-14-2005, 04:53 PM

Maybe Lumberjim's got a really loud voice...

Griff · 05-14-2005, 06:03 PM

I've noticed money talks quite loudly among the plain people. They do darn good work though. You doing stick built or timber frame?

jinx · 05-15-2005, 08:47 AM

Something like this. Actually, exactly like that, just for less money.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-15-2005, 09:29 AM

So what's the problem? You have the pictures.
Drag home some boards, 2x4s, posts and Lam-beams. Nail them together until they look like the pictures.

Feels like I'm leaving something out........Oh yeah, there's the part where Jinx, wearing her sexiest outfit, has a chat with the local officials about little matters like permits and inspections.
Don't forget site preparation...footings?...slab?..water?...power?...access?

Wait a minute.....uh huh.....uh huh....spell it....uh huh.....thanks.
OK, I called a buddy in Blue Ball, he said Better Built is a good outfit but to check the local Penny Saver and shopping papers for any number of Mennonite carpenters/builders. They'll do a good job and you won't get pregnant.

lumberjim · 05-15-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

So what's the problem? You have the pictures.
Drag home some boards, 2x4s, posts and Lam-beams. Nail them together until they look like the pictures.

Feels like I'm leaving something out........Oh yeah, there's the part where Jinx, wearing her sexiest outfit, has a chat with the local officials about little matters like permits and inspections.
Don't forget site preparation...footings?...slab?..water?...power?...access?

Wait a minute.....uh huh.....uh huh....spell it....uh huh.....thanks.
OK, I called a buddy in Blue Ball, he said Better Built is a good outfit but to check the local Penny Saver and shopping papers for any number of Mennonite carpenters/builders. They'll do a good job and you won't get pregnant.

personally, i'd love to build it myself. jinx, however will not entertain that. she's all 'realistic' about it. it would take me 3 months of wednesdays and sundays, and it would probably be crooked when i got done.

the foundation/floor is actually one of the things i have questions about. post or slab? permits wont be a problem in elverson. the borough manager is thrilled to be consulted at all, so he should be amenable.

Undertoad · 05-15-2005, 01:44 PM

If you use a concrete slab with channels in it, you can just hose down the floor to muck out the cows.

xoxoxoBruce · 05-15-2005, 01:48 PM

Make that sheep.

elSicomoro · 05-15-2005, 02:27 PM

Or alpacas.

Murphonian Logic · 05-16-2005, 12:30 AM

You get a pro to pour the foundation (and do the initial block work, if you're into that). After that, we could sooo build a freaking barn. I've been looking for an excuse to buy a nail gun anyway...

jinx · 05-16-2005, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Murphonian Logic

we could sooo build a freaking barn. I've been looking for an excuse to buy a nail gun anyway...

You just hush up mister.

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Originally Posted by spode

Storage for unused kayaks?

Among other things, yes. Also workshop space for LJ's collection of only slightly used power tools (our small, low ceiling'd basement has hindered his woodworking greatness), loft space for the kids to play in and fuck all up instead of the living room, etc. etc...
We'll be kayaking the Moose River and the Fulton Chain of Lakes for a week next month. I can't wait!

05-14-2005, 12:32 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	a..hyuk, i'm gonna build a barn getting ready to have a barn built in our backyard. got an idea of what we want. anyone ever done this? advice? referrals? pictures of your barn? thanks __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-14-2005, 01:47 PM	#2
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05-14-2005, 03:08 PM	#4
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05-14-2005, 06:03 PM	#7
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I've noticed money talks quite loudly among the plain people. They do darn good work though. You doing stick built or timber frame? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

05-14-2005, 04:53 PM	#6
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Maybe Lumberjim's got a really loud voice...

05-15-2005, 08:47 AM	#8
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Something like this. Actually, exactly like that, just for less money. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

05-15-2005, 09:29 AM	#9
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	So what's the problem? You have the pictures. Drag home some boards, 2x4s, posts and Lam-beams. Nail them together until they look like the pictures. Feels like I'm leaving something out........Oh yeah, there's the part where Jinx, wearing her sexiest outfit, has a chat with the local officials about little matters like permits and inspections. Don't forget site preparation...footings?...slab?..water?...power?...access? Wait a minute.....uh huh.....uh huh....spell it....uh huh.....thanks. OK, I called a buddy in Blue Ball, he said Better Built is a good outfit but to check the local Penny Saver and shopping papers for any number of Mennonite carpenters/builders. They'll do a good job and you won't get pregnant. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-15-2005, 01:44 PM	#11
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	If you use a concrete slab with channels in it, you can just hose down the floor to muck out the cows.

05-15-2005, 01:48 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Make that sheep. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

05-15-2005, 02:27 PM	#13
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Or alpacas.

05-16-2005, 12:30 AM	#14
Murphonian Logic Deprogramming dave matthews cult members Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 9	You get a pro to pour the foundation (and do the initial block work, if you're into that). After that, we could sooo build a freaking barn. I've been looking for an excuse to buy a nail gun anyway...

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