Barn Build.....here we go again. - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

animalhse · 06-11-2012, 07:17 PM

Many of you followed along last year as we built our farmhouse on a dream piece of land to us. Well now it's time for a barn. My wife's "full time job" is our farm. We raise a herd of dexter cattle that provide us with fresh milk daily and eventually beef. We decided it was time to put together a barn. We drew up an idea of what we wanted and space we needed. we started this weekend.....so here we go. Wish is luck. Name: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1339460093.337028.jpg
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dadogg · 06-11-2012, 07:34 PM

Looking fwd to seeing the finished project Good Luck

captainsling · 06-12-2012, 12:44 PM

Enjoyed your house build. Following!

Brazos Hunter · 06-12-2012, 12:49 PM

I will be checking this one often!

whitetailslayer · 06-12-2012, 12:58 PM

Following!!

Chuy · 06-12-2012, 01:42 PM

IN!

Tmag · 06-12-2012, 01:53 PM

Allright, I'm in.

Humper · 06-12-2012, 02:26 PM

I love a good barn raising!

bwssr · 06-12-2012, 02:54 PM

can ya make it a little bigger?....I mean it's only about 3 time the house size.....
j/k...I'm like'n it already!

animalhse · 06-12-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bwssr

can ya make it a little bigger?....I mean it's only about 3 time the house size.....
j/k...I'm like'n it already!

That's cause we have 3 times as many cows!

bwssr · 06-12-2012, 03:15 PM

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That's cause we have 3 times as many cows!

I wont go there....hehehehehehehe

Outback77 · 06-12-2012, 04:37 PM

Dexter= mini sirloin burgers...yeah!

Stan R · 06-13-2012, 05:25 AM

How tall are the main poles. How deep are they. Did you use concrete or just dirt?

animalhse · 06-13-2012, 07:59 AM

The center poles are 24" in the ground set in concrete. They stand 14' above the ground. The outside poles are 4' in the ground set in cement and 8' above the ground.

macoop · 06-13-2012, 08:39 AM

Can't wait to see your progress. I'll be following along. Be sure and post plenty of pics as you go.

SabineRR · 06-13-2012, 08:46 AM

Definitely following along on this one. Post lots of pics!

zcole04 · 06-13-2012, 01:42 PM

Will keep up with this one. Looking forward to it.

dgh · 06-13-2012, 08:37 PM

looks like work to me

DeerGeek · 06-13-2012, 09:28 PM

Will be following. Good Luck on the build.

animalhse · 06-13-2012, 09:31 PM

Haven't had a chance to work on the barn this week. Finished a 48hr shift this Morning and finished a side job around 7:30. Hope to get some progress soon. I'm vacation from work started today.

macoop · 06-13-2012, 09:54 PM

Awww come on man! Keep your priorities straight.

Can't wait to see the progress pics.

Dusty Britches · 06-14-2012, 07:43 AM

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The center poles are 24" in the ground set in concrete. They stand 14' above the ground. The outside poles are 4' in the ground set in cement and 8' above the ground.

I so totally agree with the 4' set in concrete for the outside poles, but I would have thought doing the same thing for the center poles would be better. So, just because I'm not the expert, I'm assuming from your post that 2' for the center pole sets is sufficient for that height?

animalhse · 06-14-2012, 09:01 AM

The 4x6 poles were only available in 16' lengths. The center poles only support the load of the main gable roof. The concrete set gives it enough for load and as far as stability for the height , the 14' poles are supported by the outside poles once they are all tied together.

Stan R · 06-17-2012, 01:51 AM

What are the dimensions and lumber sizes

animalhse · 06-17-2012, 10:50 AM

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What are the dimensions and lumber sizes

The overall dimension is 36x50. That's gonna give us six 12x16 stalls, with an 18x36 main body. Lumber ranges from 2x4 bracing to 2x8 rafters and 4x6 beams for main frame. I'm using screws for all the assembly. The nail gun gets a vacation on this one.

Dusty Britches · 06-18-2012, 09:44 AM

Ok, so if you (or I) had access to say... 25' telephone poles, how deep would you put these? Would you also use concrete bases?

3Tzn1J · 06-18-2012, 09:52 AM

Nice work.

animalhse · 06-18-2012, 09:54 AM

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Ok, so if you (or I) had access to say... 25' telephone poles, how deep would you put these? Would you also use concrete bases?

When I did our farm house I used telephone poles and buried them 48" deep without concrete. Granted they only stick up 24" above the surface. With telephone poles I'd bury them 48" deep if your going to extend them above the ground for a pole barn. depending on whether they are freestanding or supported by perimeter poles id set them in concrete. That's just me. I built another barn when I graduated from high school at my moms place. I used 4x6 and buried them 24" deep extending 10' above ground w/o concrete. It consists of 3 12x20 stalls (12posts) and its storing square bales in it today 13 years later with no issues.

Crews · 06-18-2012, 10:27 AM

Following Along!

animalhse · 06-18-2012, 04:42 PM

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gusman · 06-18-2012, 06:31 PM

looks good, gonna finish it in r panel ?

animalhse · 06-18-2012, 06:58 PM

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looks good, gonna finish it in r panel ?

Got a deal on some red maxi siding for the rear and pine board for a batten board front like a traditional barn.The roof decks will be r-panel in galvalume.

animalhse · 06-19-2012, 09:22 PM

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Almost too windy today. Made a little progress.

macoop · 06-19-2012, 10:33 PM

I love it. Looks like you are making good progress.

animalhse · 06-19-2012, 11:11 PM

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almost too windy today. Made a little progress.

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Chief Big Toe · 06-20-2012, 01:00 AM

I am Following,,,, Gonna Be real Nice I bet!!!!!

Stan R · 06-20-2012, 07:15 AM

You going to leave the floor dirt?

JONES45LC · 06-20-2012, 07:16 AM

looking good

animalhse · 06-20-2012, 07:44 AM

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You going to leave the floor dirt?

Two stalls are eventually gonna be concrete for my wife to do all of her milking operations. The main body is gonna be gravel with decomposed granite. The wings on the left and right will remain native to be easy on hooves and parking my tractor and misc equipment. We may form more up in concrete down the road. Depending on what we need.

bowtech72 · 06-20-2012, 09:13 AM

looks like a good start, keep up the hard work and it will pay off

Patton · 06-20-2012, 09:27 AM

Looks like its gonna be a great barn

CircleTHD · 06-20-2012, 09:27 AM

looks great

STXBOWHUNTER73 · 06-20-2012, 09:57 AM

Looks very good....You going to collect the rain water off that big roof? Would be good water for ya cows to drink.. I am looking to start collecting in the very near future..

Mastro · 06-20-2012, 11:01 AM

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Many of you followed along last year as we built our farmhouse on a dream piece of land to us. Well now it's time for a barn. My wife's "full time job" is our farm. We raise a herd of dexter cattle that provide us with fresh milk daily and eventually beef. We decided it was time to put together a barn. We drew up an idea of what we wanted and space we needed. we started this weekend.....so here we go. Wish is luck. Attachment 349378 Attachment 349379

Looking good. How tall are those center building posts?

paintman · 06-20-2012, 01:15 PM

Lookin good

animalhse · 06-20-2012, 08:58 PM

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bwssr · 06-20-2012, 09:04 PM

sweet!

animalhse · 06-21-2012, 07:29 AM

I tell you what. Yesterday was quite the challenge. Walking around on my 2x8 scaffolding with 40 mph wind gusts puts your balance to the test. Especially when your 18ft above ground. Needless to say I was glad to be on the ground when a thunder head snuck in behind me a unleashed a lightning bolt and clap of thunder that sent me running for cover. All in all it was a pretty good day.

macoop · 06-22-2012, 09:50 AM

That is nice! What day can you be on my place?

animalhse · 06-22-2012, 01:24 PM

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That is nice! What day can you be on my place?

Why? We going hog hunting

06-11-2012, 07:17 PM	#1
animalhse Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sutherland Springs Hunt In: wilson co. & public lands	Barn Build.....here we go again. Many of you followed along last year as we built our farmhouse on a dream piece of land to us. Well now it's time for a barn. My wife's "full time job" is our farm. We raise a herd of dexter cattle that provide us with fresh milk daily and eventually beef. We decided it was time to put together a barn. We drew up an idea of what we wanted and space we needed. we started this weekend.....so here we go. Wish is luck.

06-14-2012, 09:01 AM	#23
animalhse Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sutherland Springs Hunt In: wilson co. & public lands	The 4x6 poles were only available in 16' lengths. The center poles only support the load of the main gable roof. The concrete set gives it enough for load and as far as stability for the height , the 14' poles are supported by the outside poles once they are all tied together. Last edited by animalhse; 06-14-2012 at 09:26 AM.

06-18-2012, 04:42 PM	#30
animalhse Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sutherland Springs Hunt In: wilson co. & public lands	Taking a little break. Started to get a little too hot outside. Attached Images Last edited by animalhse; 06-18-2012 at 05:03 PM.

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06-11-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
dadogg Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manvel, Texas	Looking fwd to seeing the finished project Good Luck

06-12-2012, 12:44 PM	#3
captainsling Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Katy Hunt In: Dilley, Texas	Enjoyed your house build. Following!

06-12-2012, 12:49 PM	#4
Brazos Hunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BCS and POC Hunt In: Where invited	I will be checking this one often!

06-12-2012, 12:58 PM	#5
whitetailslayer Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kerrville Hunt In: Segovia and other parts of Texas	Following!!

06-12-2012, 01:42 PM	#6
Chuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston Hunt In: Falfurrias	IN!

06-12-2012, 01:53 PM	#7
Tmag Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tarkington Prairie, TX Hunt In: Depends on the TPWD draw results!	Allright, I'm in.

06-12-2012, 02:26 PM	#8
Humper Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corinth Hunt In: Tom Green Co.	I love a good barn raising!

06-12-2012, 02:54 PM	#9
bwssr Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Madisonville, Texas Hunt In: Madison county	can ya make it a little bigger?....I mean it's only about 3 time the house size..... j/k...I'm like'n it already!

06-12-2012, 04:37 PM	#12
Outback77 Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Azle Hunt In: Azle, Caddo, Barksdale and anywhere I get invited	Dexter= mini sirloin burgers...yeah!

06-13-2012, 05:25 AM	#13
Stan R Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison and Colorado County	How tall are the main poles. How deep are they. Did you use concrete or just dirt?

06-13-2012, 07:59 AM	#14
animalhse Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sutherland Springs Hunt In: wilson co. & public lands	The center poles are 24" in the ground set in concrete. They stand 14' above the ground. The outside poles are 4' in the ground set in cement and 8' above the ground.

06-13-2012, 08:39 AM	#15
macoop Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock	Can't wait to see your progress. I'll be following along. Be sure and post plenty of pics as you go.

06-13-2012, 08:46 AM	#16
SabineRR Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx Hunt In: East Texas	Definitely following along on this one. Post lots of pics!

06-13-2012, 01:42 PM	#17
zcole04 Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Buda Hunt In: La Salle, Live Oak Counties	Will keep up with this one. Looking forward to it.

06-13-2012, 08:37 PM	#18
dgh Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Conroe Hunt In: Madison And Walker County	looks like work to me

06-13-2012, 09:28 PM	#19
DeerGeek Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Keller Hunt In: Clay Co.	Will be following. Good Luck on the build.

06-13-2012, 09:31 PM	#20
animalhse Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sutherland Springs Hunt In: wilson co. & public lands	Haven't had a chance to work on the barn this week. Finished a 48hr shift this Morning and finished a side job around 7:30. Hope to get some progress soon. I'm vacation from work started today.

06-13-2012, 09:54 PM	#21
macoop Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock	Awww come on man! Keep your priorities straight. Can't wait to see the progress pics.

06-17-2012, 01:51 AM	#24
Stan R Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison and Colorado County	What are the dimensions and lumber sizes

06-18-2012, 09:44 AM	#26
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	Ok, so if you (or I) had access to say... 25' telephone poles, how deep would you put these? Would you also use concrete bases?

06-18-2012, 09:52 AM	#27
3Tzn1J Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kingwood Hunt In: Polk County	Nice work.

06-18-2012, 10:27 AM	#29
Crews Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, Tx Hunt In: East Texas	Following Along!

06-18-2012, 06:31 PM	#31
gusman Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: magnolia,tx Hunt In: Drag racing	looks good, gonna finish it in r panel ?

06-19-2012, 09:22 PM	#33
animalhse Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sutherland Springs Hunt In: wilson co. & public lands	Almost too windy today. Made a little progress.

06-19-2012, 10:33 PM	#34
macoop Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lubbock	I love it. Looks like you are making good progress.

06-20-2012, 01:00 AM	#36
Chief Big Toe Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Caddo Mills Hunt In: Sparkman,Arkansas	I am Following,,,, Gonna Be real Nice I bet!!!!!

06-20-2012, 07:15 AM	#37
Stan R Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Madisonville Hunt In: Madison and Colorado County	You going to leave the floor dirt?

06-20-2012, 07:16 AM	#38
JONES45LC Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bandera / pipecreek tx Hunt In: edwards, real, medina, kerr counties	looking good

06-20-2012, 09:13 AM	#40
bowtech72 Six Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: EAST,TX. Hunt In: FISHER/STONEWALL CTY TX./KANSAS	looks like a good start, keep up the hard work and it will pay off

06-20-2012, 09:27 AM	#41
Patton Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Hunt In: Edwards, Hays, Caldwell	Looks like its gonna be a great barn