Same here. I ended up putting a 4G router in very close proximity to my man-door, and it gathers just enough LTE signal to put WiFi in my shop. Another option was a wireless bridge from the house, but I didn’t want to invest that much into it.
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Treated it for the second time this morning. Hopefully it holds until the July wedding. It normally holds until the beginning of July anyways.
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Finally had an hour of no wind. If it doesn't hold this time I will pump it out in the next couple of winters and just start all over with it. Going to stain it black again because I think it looks good in the woods.
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Finally had an hour of no wind. If it doesn't hold this time I will pump it out in the next couple of winters and just start all over with it. Going to stain it black again because I think it looks good in the woods.
Dayum! Post 50,000!!!! Might as well be as american as it can be!
Anybody have these? Says limit 1 but I have 53.7 people living here. Lol
These are not cheap and flimsy, rated at 5,000 lbs total and 1,000 lbs each shelf. So....ummmm, bought everything in the area for a total of 9.
Got 4 up so far and these beers taste better than this shelf bullshit.
Got 4 up so far and these beers taste better than this shelf bullshit.
Talk about it or be about it kind of guy. Honest review coming in the future.Ya. Go big or go home.
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Sam’s Club has the 10k shelving system in case you have some heavy items. I have 11 so far.
I have multiple types of shelves like that.
Those are better than the ones that have the plastic slide down for method for adjusting the sizes.
My favorite if you want taller stuff can be connected together onto one big one.
more like these
48" Wide EZ Connect Rack with Five 18" Deep Shelves | Gladiator https://share.google/RmlpGMWaqr0ZAaSdd
Those are better than the ones that have the plastic slide down for method for adjusting the sizes.
My favorite if you want taller stuff can be connected together onto one big one.
more like these
48" Wide EZ Connect Rack with Five 18" Deep Shelves | Gladiator https://share.google/RmlpGMWaqr0ZAaSdd
Buckmaster
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Member's Mark 4 Shelf Industrial Storage Rack, 77" W x 24" D x 72" H - Samsclub.com
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those!Member's Mark 4 Shelf Industrial Storage Rack, 77" W x 24" D x 72" H - Samsclub.com
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I have scraped 'alot' of great ideas off this thread. Nobody's as smart as all of us. Metal truss building -> wood in the dirt here = termite snacks. Engineered for 165mph windload. There's a highrise amount of concrete in the dirt below it.
Take a look, LMK with any markups for changes to the Barn electrical?
Take a look, LMK with any markups for changes to the Barn electrical?
Estimated Cooling/Heating Load
Using a conservative approximation for a well-insulated metal building (8-10 ft ceilings, minimal windows, commercial/light residential use like a workshop/garage):- Cooling Load: ~5-6 tons (60,000-72,000 BTU/h) total. (Rule of thumb: 25-30 BTU/sq ft in FL's climate zone 1A; higher if poor insulation or high internal heat gains.)
- Heating Load: Minimal, ~2-3 tons (24,000-36,000 BTU/h) for shoulder seasons—heat pumps handle this efficiently.
- Key FL Factors: High latent load (humidity) means systems must dehumidify effectively (aim for 50-60% RH indoors). Energy code requires SEER2 15+ efficiency.
Mini-Split Systems (Ductless)
Mini-splits (wall- or ceiling-mounted indoor units connected to outdoor condensers) are ideal for open-span metal buildings. You'd use a multi-zone system (one outdoor unit serving multiple indoor heads) or multiple single-zone units.- How Many Units?For even coverage in 2,520 sq ft:
- 3-4 indoor units recommended (e.g., two 18,000 BTU heads for main areas, one 12,000 BTU for ends/corners). This zones the space (cool zones independently) without overworking one unit.
- Total: 5-6 tons split across units. Example config: Mitsubishi or Daikin multi-zone outdoor unit (48,000-60,000 BTU) + 3 heads.
LED Lighting Layout Blueprint – 40'x72' × 4/12 Pitch Metal Building
Goal: Zero-shadow, dimmable, tunable-white (2700K–4500K) illumination in two independently dimmable zones using high-bay LED fixtures.Fixture Specs (Recommended)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 150W UFO-style high-bay LED (20,000 lm @ 4000K) |
| CRI | 80+ |
| Tunable CCT | 2700K → 4500K (via 0–10V or app) |
| Dimming | 0–10V (smooth 1–100%) |
| Beam Angle | 120° (wide flood) |
| Mount Height | 16'–18' AFF (above finished floor) |
| Lifespan | 100,000 hrs |
| Cost | ~$180/ea (e.g., Lithonia CPX or WareLight) |
Lighting Zones
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ZONE A (Front 36')
ZONE B (Rear 36')
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On or off topic… not sure… But after several years of owning multiple pole buildings, and seeing others being built… If I were building another one, I wouldn’t put any posts in the ground no matter what the circumstances or where I live. I’d pour the footers about 12-18” above grade, and then mount my poles to those with steel brackets. I’m sure there’s a name for those. Having short concrete “walls” around the perimeter of the barn is so much better for longevity and rodent prevention.
