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Post by linus69 on Jun 12, 2011 17:24:41 GMT -5
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Post by Rich Waugh on Jun 12, 2011 22:46:34 GMT -5
It looks to me like you're making really good progress, Paul. You'er sure going to love having that when it's finished.
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Post by linus69 on Jun 13, 2011 18:15:16 GMT -5
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Post by linus69 on Jun 15, 2011 19:59:31 GMT -5
Cable bracing and steel angle iron bracing installed.
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Post by linus69 on Jun 17, 2011 19:28:48 GMT -5
Cleared away a handful of not so healthy Maple trees that were too close to the new project, the framing is 95% completed. Got the 12x12 door this morning, it is from these folks, mine is selection number 2. It is insulated and the same color as in the picture, Sandstone. I`ve been keeping the concrete moist especially when the sun is on it. www.haasdoor.com/commercial/index.htmlPaul
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Post by linus69 on Jun 18, 2011 12:56:47 GMT -5
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Post by ronj on Jun 19, 2011 0:30:41 GMT -5
Paul, You make it look so easy - thank you for sharing!
How do the uprights secure to the concrete floor? Can you suggest where I might get some education for this type of structure?
RonJ
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Post by linus69 on Jun 19, 2011 5:45:05 GMT -5
Hey Ron, the uprights are all secured to the floor via foot long 3/4in "J-anchor bolts that were placed in the wet cement. The metal 2in by 4in angle that the bottom of the walls secure to are held in place by concrete screws. I looked hard but found little instruction on the Web pertaining to the construction of steel buildings, a lot of companies have their own erection crews that put them up. Mine was a canceled order built last Sept for a customer that then went bankrupt, it was sold basically at cost to get it off their factory floor, the dust accumulated on the parts was a testament to it`s long storage. Here is the company I dealt with, no complaints so far with them, I like that it is all USA made. www.steelfactoryusa.com/i-beam-steel-building.htmlPaul
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Post by bradblazer on Jun 19, 2011 11:14:24 GMT -5
Very nice! That is a great friend that lets you use his excavator. I really enjoy my 40x40x10. After 6 years I need to do a good cleaning and get rid of some of the hoard I have in there.
I had a bunch of friends from work over when I put mine up and rented a small all terrain telescoping forklift for a week. It was dried in in 2 weeks of weekends and evenongs.
It looks like you have half the walls up on yours already in your Photobucket album. I put 3" fiberglass insulation under my panels which took all of the fun out of that job but it turned out nice.
What vendor did you choose if you don't mind my asking? Mine was made by Heritage.
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Post by bradblazer on Jun 19, 2011 11:24:14 GMT -5
Looks like some of my questions were moot based on your last post. Nice score on the overstock unit. My vendor keeps a list of similar offers.
If your door is a track style that's a good choice. I got a rollup door from Heritage and it works fine but doesn't seal nearly as well as the track doors (like normal garage doors). There is a 4" gap at the top with the door shut due to the roll getting smaller as the door goes down.
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Post by linus69 on Jun 20, 2011 20:21:38 GMT -5
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roy697
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Post by roy697 on Jun 20, 2011 21:05:10 GMT -5
Nice looking job. Thanks for sharing with us.
Roy
PS - I like the background, trees.
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Post by linus69 on Jun 21, 2011 20:27:13 GMT -5
Thanks Roy, I too like the trees, I will only cut one down when absolutely necessary and then I use it for firewood. Paul
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Post by linus69 on Jun 22, 2011 15:08:09 GMT -5
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Post by roy697 on Jun 22, 2011 22:02:30 GMT -5
How long should the concrete be kept wet? I hope to pour my floor this summer.
Roy
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