LF Breeder Barn- Updated 7/5/13

[WyandotteTX]

I have been working on building a LF Breeder Barn for the last few months. It is at our farm and I work on it on the weekends when I get the chance. It has been a slow process but progress is coming along. It is 8x32 with 4 8x8 pens. There will be another 8x32 barn built next to it with 2 8x16 pens. I am currently just working on the one barn to get it finished before I proceed with the second one.
These pictures start out with me cleaning up the area, setting the posts and moving on from there. I do not claim to be a finish carpenter by any means but it should be good once I get it all done.
John

 

[austyn_stephenson]

Can't wait to see what it looks like when your done!

 

[WyandotteTX]

Framing Progress.

 

[WyandotteTX]

More Progress.

 

[WyandotteTX]

Starting to paint the frame with KILZ to give it a white wash look and protect the wood a little bit. I try to put two to three coats of KILZ on the wood also.
This is the point I am at currently, 6/24/2013. Hopefully will be able to get some work done this weekend on it. Next up is rafters etc.

 

[austyn_stephenson]

Looks good!! I like the design! That's what I need to build for my birds! Can't wait to see it finished out!

 

[MoonShadows]

It's going to be strong...that's for sure. Looking forward to more pics as you progress.

 

[aart]

...... I do not claim to be a finish carpenter by any means but it should be good once I get it all done....

You only need to be a good structural framing carpenter for this project!
Looks great, looking forward to watching this project progress.

 

[WyandotteTX]

It's going to be strong...that's for sure. Looking forward to more pics as you progress.

Well I am trying to build it to last for quite some time. Hence all the structural lumber. Plus we do get pretty high winds and rough storms in the area so I figured I better make it tough.
I am hoping to get this done by the end of the summer....hope haha

 

[MoonShadows]

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I tend to build "heavy" too. I also want things to last and not be flimsy, so they will hold up to almost anything Mother Nature will throw us in this area.