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Post by longroads on May 30, 2015 4:53:54 GMT -8
I will take a closer look at the wood behind the j rail. That is the only good part of having it gutted.
Yeah I did spend $500 dollar to have someone help me goop the roof. He did a good goop job, but he cracked two rafters walking up there without plywood. I didn't catch it when it happened but I heard it. I never said anything cause I couldn't prove it was him, so why argue. In the end, I know the roof will get removed one day.
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Post by longroads on May 30, 2015 4:57:27 GMT -8
I have thought about putting up a pole barn, and it is what vintageBruce recommended.
How much work space would you want around your trailer to be able to work comfortably? How much higher would you want the roof above the trailer? I want to make sure I have room to work.
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Post by RinTin on May 30, 2015 6:00:11 GMT -8
Since this is your home, have you considered building a roof over it? A simple pole building will save you many hours of work and there will be the luxury of rebuilding at will. This would be a very good investment for you. A farm can always use another building. Size and locate the building to meet future needs, not just to protect the trailer.
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Post by longroads on May 30, 2015 6:59:55 GMT -8
This would be a very good investment for you. A farm can always use another building. Size and locate the building to meet future needs, not just to protect the trailer. Now that is smart! I had it where it has been meant to live so I never thought of moving it. That would solve so much more. Dang, I am even more excited. So, just for an idea: what would be the minimum space you would need to get the roof up and work around. What would you "settle" with?
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Post by vikx on May 30, 2015 10:31:14 GMT -8
24" and it's NOT FUN. If you are not skinny, you'll need more...
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Post by RinTin on May 30, 2015 11:07:03 GMT -8
The poles are the least expensive part of a pole building. It will cost comparatively little to use longer poles. Build it as an open structure, enclose it later when time and money allow.
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Post by longroads on May 30, 2015 21:30:59 GMT -8
24" and it's NOT FUN. If you are not skinny, you'll need more... Thanl you,that is great to know. I am skinny, but that sure is tight.
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Post by longroads on May 30, 2015 21:33:05 GMT -8
I've been wanting to extend a roof out here to improve the wash station space and keep harvest totes out of the elements. I haven't had a strong reason to prioritize that, until now!
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