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10 Frame Langstroth Beehive
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6x8x8, Gable Roof, Studwall Building Smokehouse
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Building - Finisher Grower Unit - Naturally Ventilated
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This plan describes a swine barn with natural ventilation openings at the two long walls and the roof ridge. The pen part is 12 x 28.8 m (40? x 96?), with two rows of pens and a center alley. This will house about 650 pigs from 23 to 90 kg (50 to 200 lbs) live weight. Continuous production (based on 14 weeks growing-finishing period) could yield up to 2400 pigs marketed per year, although 1950-2000 per year would be typical. Building length can be adjusted in increments of 2.4 m (8 ft) (the interval of the building frames). Each pen is 2.4 x 5.3 m (8? x 17-8?). This pen size cannot be altered in size without drastically changing the posts, walls and roof structural details.
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Building - Herringbone Milking Center (Two Return Alleys)
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This plan provides information about the construction of either a double-4 or double-8 stall herringbone milking parlor complete with milk room, office, mechanical equipment room and a small washroom. Since there are no standard dimensions for making milk systems, the dimensions of the parlor should coincide with the size of the equipment that it will hold. A meeting with the equipment supplier prior to the construction of the parlor would ensure an easy equipment installation when it is time to do so
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Building a Subfloor on a Concrete Slab
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Building a subfloor on a concrete slab is the first step in finishing a basement. The subfloor will not only provide a level base, but, since the floor wont be as cold or as hard on the feet, it will also be more comfortable. Before getting started, make sure that there is no water infiltration on the basement concrete slab.
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Building Foundation Footing
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The footings play a specific load-bearing role inasmuch as they support the weight of the building, whether the building rests on rests on posts or walls which in turn rest on the footings. In planning footings, be sure to consider the type of soil in which they will be poured (clay, marshy etc.). At the very least, footings must be poured below the frost line.
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Building Your Own Roof Trusses
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This plan provides information regarding the construction of your own roof trusses. The truss plan that is selected should be specifically suited for the particular building situation taking into account snow loading, lumber grade, truss spacing and building material. Be sure that the truss plan meets local requirements for snow and other loads. One should also keep in mind that a roof system is only as strong as the weakest truss; and any truss is only as strong as the weakest connection or piece of material that is used. For such reasons, lumber design must incorporate a relatively high factor of safety
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Camp House Building
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Camp house builiding, 15ft x 30ft, with fireplace, toiltet and kitchen space, gable roof construction.
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Coffered Ceiling
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This coffered ceiling may look complicated, but with simple lightweight supports and a little planning, it was done in just three days.
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Community House 40 x 80 ft Building
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Community House Building, 40 x 80 ft, 2 story with kitchen and baths, concrete block and concrete floor with truss rafter construction.
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Community House Building
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Community House, 32ft x 70ft with kitchen, stage, toilets, sloped ceiling, rasied wood floor and foundation.
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Community Log House Building
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Community Log House 42? x 62? with kitchen, gable roof, fireplace and raised wooden floor.
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Erecting and Bracing Roof Trusses
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A truss rafter roof system, properly designed, fabricated, erected and braced, is a strong and economical way to frame a farm building roof. However, if the design assumptions are ignored during erection and bracing, the structure may collapse. Individual trusses may fail if damaged during transport and erection. This plan outlines procedures and precautions recommended to ensure safe truss erection
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False Beam
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Simulated beams can dramatically change the appearance of a room. A grid of beams crossing at right angles, for example, will lend elegance to a high ceiling. And unattractive structural beams can be enclosed by stylish simulated beams.
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False Beams
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A wise architect once told us that when we design or remodel a home, we should ensure that walls, ceilings and floors consist of several levels or planes. We were told that such a practice would result in interesting shapes and shadow lines that would make a home more fun to be in and, if done properly, far more valuable.
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Gambrel Roof Braced Rafters
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This leaflet gives a listing of 15 designs for gambrel roof braced rafters which can be easily assembled on the farm or in a prefabricating plant. The gambrel roof form has retained its popularity with farmers and builders for several good reasons
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Gambrel Roof Building - Barn
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This plan is for a two-storey gambrel roof barn 7.3, 9.1, or 11.6 m (24, 30 or 38 ft) in width. It can be built any length in multiples of 2.4 m (8 ft), up to a maximum length determined on the plans, taking into consideration the width and wind velocity. A loft area provides overhead storage for hay and bedding.
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Guest House Building
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1 bedroom guest house, 18ft x 25ft with 8ft open porch, gabel roof, insulated, raised wood floor
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Home-built Sauna
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Build an outdoor wood-fired Finnish sauna
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How to Build a Balance Beam
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Build a balance beam to keep the kids busy while you enjoy the back yard. It?s easy to build, lasts a long time and can be transformed into a garden bench once the kids are grown.
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