Build Permit Approved!

[glenn kangiser]

Don't forget pix, Stink.

[Sassy]

How exciting!   

[NetHog]

Update:

Stink says they're extremely efficient, never idle.

They've got 3(?) poles remaining to put in place. Foundation inspection should be today. Concrete pour tomorrow. They dug deeper then spec (yay) had a couple of 'blow-outs' (is that the right phrase) which will involve more concrete, but no issues.

That said, Stink panic'ed something about them running over the drinking water hose as she quickly got off the phone.

Stink's going to be back next week so photo's will have to wait until then.

[glenn kangiser]

Thanks for the update -- sounds like thing are going pretty well.

[NetHog]

Inspector came out, and looks like they're already working on the 2nd floor. I never considered this benefit of a pole building, that construction can get so far before they pour a drop of concrete.

Turned out that they bust the fresh water hookup, and then left without helping stink fix it :/ A neighbor stopped by and helped her out later in the day.

[glenn kangiser]

Not very gentlemanly of them.  Poor Stinky.  I'll bet she got muddy too. hmm

[NetHog]

Not very gentlemanly of them.  Poor Stinky.  I'll bet she got muddy too. hmm

Yeah, the only black mark is they weren't knights in shining armor

[glenn kangiser]

...in Stinky's eyes?

...but then you must be her Prince Valiant? hmm 

[NetHog]

Concrete poured for the footings!

Construction resumes on Monday. The inspecter has identified that we need to create a water/dryer closet to put them in an insulated area. We also have a large amount of back-fill to perform :/

[glenn kangiser]

You get to use the tractor?  I mean, ahem.... Bella?

[NetHog]

While all the building's been going on, Stink loaded the truck with 1 ton of rock and made a rock pathway (I think to the trailer). She's also been fixing ruts created by the big truck while it was wet.

I made a comment to Stink that she prob doesn't want to put more than 3/4-ton of rock in the 1-ton truck in the future

[glenn kangiser]

Might make the springs a bit squishy.  At least I bet it keeps her out of trouble.

[NetHog]

Stinks back, picture time


This is the auger they used


There's a way to raise poles


Poles up, no concrete


Concrete + main floor


What Stink did with the rock

[glenn kangiser]

Good progress and the landscaping looks great.  Thanks for the update.

[John Raabe]

Pole frame goes up quick and can get you under cover in record time. Looks like you're making good progress.

The downside of pole construction comes at the other end of the project when you have to fuss with insulation and sealing around the posts. But then, maybe that's all been worked out. 

[Sassy]

Looking good!  Moving along really fast    Stinkerbell, you're quite the foreman & landscaper 

[StinkerBell]

Thankies!

[Redoverfarm]

Stink nice job on the temporary landscape.  Better than alot of peoples permanent place.

Nethog at least you have the right equipment to lessen the aches and pains.  Nice size structure.

[NetHog]

Update

[glenn kangiser]

Impressive.  That is looking great, Hog.

[bobtheengineer]

I was just curious where you got ahold of that plan?  It looks pretty interesting to me.  Might fit into what I am considering.  The Pole const sure does speed things up, and simplify the foundation.

[NetHog]

Most of the credit for the layout plan (per earlier in this thread) goes to Stink.

The plan for the 'shell' was done in conjunction of Stink and the builder (http://www.townandcountrybuilders.com/)
Initial discussion with the builder indicated that the poles should be no more than 12ft apart, and gave us a good idea of what we could and could not achieve.
We went for a square plan since that is most optimal for square footage per linear foot of exterior construction. 36'x36' proved to be an optimally good size.
We wanted plenty of storage space, and a 2nd-floor living room. We obviously needed at least an entry on the 1st floor.
Stink drafted up the plans pretty much as you see them above. T&CB redrew them to meet their engineering needs with a couple of changes around the stairs (reflected in the design above) but the floor plan of the shell pretty much remained as Stink designed it.

As for the interior design choice, we took a design of an eventual layout (deck, couple of bedrooms, large walk-in closet etc) and pulled it back to the bare minimum that is needed to qualify as habitable.

[John Raabe]

Interesting system. It looks like the poles are PT and square 8x8, or 6x6?? The horizontal framing (girts?) must be 2x6 and will be insulated.

Looks like the roof girders and floor joists are supported and nailed to the outside of the posts. This must define the outer plane of the wall.

[StinkerBell]

All the poles but the inner 4 poles are 8x6 and the 4 inner poles are 10x6.

I a currently getting the run around on bids for the concrete floor.....grrrrrrrrrrr

I want a 4" floor with rebar. There is  a 18" slope. I can not seem to get a contractor who will do the whole job. The last bid I got today was for 5500, I have to provide the gravel and it says customer will provide tractor. I never said they could use my tractor. Not only that I have no idea how much gravel, plus doesn't the gravel need to be compacted down with one of those pounding type of machines? What type of gravel? I am just confused and irritated. I hate the vagueness of the bid. I was clear on they have to bring it to grade.... Ironic thing is that the same guy through the builder was willing to do the job for 1000 cheaper if I signed up 3 months ago when I first started. I had to have the site ready for pour. I have no idea what I need to do with the grade, what type of rock. I do not think there is any support bra in the world that would help me when using the pounding machine thingy............

[glenn kangiser]

Perhaps you could post a video of the problem and we could offer suggestions? hmm