[AJD] OT Poor Mans Tractor Shed.. Finally Up.

[Steve W.]

Chris C wrote:
> I have been working on the project for about the last
> month.  I was looking for a shelter for my equipment
> that would not cause me to have to get a permit and
> change the tax status of my property.  (I don't want
> to pay back taxes until I am ready to build my house)
> 
>   I found this 38 x 60 ClearSpan shelter used on
> Craigslist last fall.  I bought it and brought it home
> in December.  
> 
>    I burried 14 ecology blocks 10' on center (7 blocks
> per side) to anchor the structure to.  It was a bit of
> a puzzle to put back together,  as I did not
> disassemble it,  but once I got a system down it went
> ok.  The directions said 3 people could put the frame
> together in 2-3 days.  I spent about 5 days (about 4-6
> hours a day) doing it alone with the help of my
> Bucyrus Erie 15B,  1965 KW Dump Truck,  and 1979 Drott
> 50 Excavator...
> 
>     Here is a link to the pictures.
> http://public.fotki.com/jdnut/documents/tractor-shelter/clearspan-shelter/
> 
>               Chris
> 
> 

Nice, One thing about that style building, they rain inside! The 
moisture from the ground and air collects on the interior. It doesn't 
cause many problems unless you happen to be bent JUST right when that 
COLD water drops down your collar..... It does cause water spots if you 
have dusty machinery. What I did in mine was to install some sheets of 
Suntuff type plastic inside the frame. Clear used over the skylight and 
white down a few feet the sides. It collect the water and by careful 
install it channels any water to the back and down a drain.

When you get a nice WARM day tension the cover a bit more. You want it 
as smooth as possible to allow the snow to slide off.

Oh and I think I see the problem with the amount of time you needed. All 
your help seems to be standing still!

Oh if you need any parts just contact Farm-Tek. They make the Clear-Span 
buildings. Oh and if you wonder the original price. $12,900. Before tax 
and shipping. (current sale price is 9,200 plus T&S)


-- 
Steve Williams