Making slow but steady progress on the barn. Here my brother Bryan checks the level on one of the posts holding up the laminated beam. I love the size of these timbers, but they're a little hard to work with. That beam probably weighs 500lbs.
The joists are 2x12s, on 12" centers. each one is held by a bracket, and each bracket needs 40 nails. Each one of these 2x12s is rated to hold 4,000lbs of weight. It's better to overbuild than under; We'll be storing tons of hay in this barn, and I want it plenty beefy.
Now all we have to do is drive 4,000 nails.
Sharp looking beams. Loving the fact that you they are going to serve another purpose!
ReplyDeleteThank you from all of us @ Printing Control Graphics for picking these up and putting them to use!