[AT] N.E. PA Merry Christmas

[Dennis Johnson]

Carl,

I recommend at least 36 foot wide. My toy shed is 36 x 44, and wish it was at least 40 wide x 60 ft long, but at the time I built it that was not an option. Reason for width is that I can get 3 vehicles wide in it and have a little room between them, and a roller toolbox, welder, small bench, fridge, toilet, etc on 1 side. Anything less would get real crowded. That width also allows for 3 doors to fit on one end - two 8 or 9 foot doors and one center door at 10 or 12 foot wide.
Height would be nice to be 16 foot high, so you can get a 14’ high vehicle in the doors, and have room above for lights, hoists, etc.
Length should be at least 60 foot, because someday you might want to fit a long trailer in it (now legal at 53’ most places)/

Good luck with the new shop.

Dennis


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> On Dec 25, 2020, at 9:26 PM, szabelski at wildblue.net wrote:
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> Now that the deck is done, a pole barn is the next major project here for next year. Wife has already picked the right spot, blocking out the new house they built on one of the adjacent properties. She’s also going to make sure it gets done as early as possible. We’re allowed 2600 sq ft. Just have to figure what the dimensions will have to be to do the job and meet township requirements. Will have to fit it between the property line and the pond. Possibly 30 x 80 or so, but don’t know if I actually need one that large.
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> Carl
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> Carl
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> Sent: Fri, 25 Dec 2020 20:35:00 -0500 (EST)
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> Yesterday the Amish finally finished the addition to my barn - I had a 24 x 40 pole barn, and had another one built beside it the same size, and then put under a common roof.
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> Now I get to finish off the inside of it, insulate and heat it and then move my 2 vintage Franklin cars into it to work on them during the Michigan Winter.
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> Two pictures here - before and after.
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> Merry Christmas to Me :-)
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> The left side of this (below) is the original barn (above).
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>> On Dec 25, 2020, at 8:22 PM, joehardy at epix.net wrote:
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>> Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a virus free new year. My gift was a new 28 x 32 garage built by the Amish. Just completed day before heavy snow following day. Got plow truck inside just in time along with JD 420 track loader, Farmall A, and Cushman 6' lawn mower. MM335 restoration project didn't make it in. Still under tarps for last 3 years. Can't wait to get inside. Won't have to pick dropped nuts/ bolts/ etc out of the lawn. Kids asked why having a garage built now at 80 years of age? I replied: figure to live until 95 so have time to have good place to complete all my "get to around " projects. Latest storm blew thru last nite in 55 degree temperature & my weather station recorded 44 mph wind gusts.15+ inches snow almost gone. Got to get rid of horse drawn threshing machine w/ 16' straw stacker (free); 1926 model T power unit mounted on Sears supplied steel wheels/ 6" flat belt pulley; Tow behind Massy Harris 55  6' combine. Stay safe &  OK wear mask inside a bank! Joe Hardisky Ryman Farm Dallas, PA
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