Preparing a building pad - TractorByNet
Aug 23, 2024 · Hello All, I'm building a house in NY and naturally the first step is to prep the building pad. It's my first time doing this so I'm feeling a bit nervous about the whole thing. I'm hoping kind, …
Leveling Gravel for Pole Barn - TractorByNet
Aug 20, 2005 · I am installing a new 30x40 pole barn and I just had the land cleared and basically leveled. It is my understanding that I need 4" of gravel (have VERY heavy thick clay as dirt) to place …
Building up Pad site for Barn - TractorByNet
Mar 8, 2006 · Okay, I've decided the first real project for my new tractor will be leveling and building up a Pad site for my 30' x 40' metal barn. The front is level and it slopes off about 2' to the back of where …
20' X 24' Pole barn on 25% slope - best method? - TractorByNet
Oct 17, 2021 · It would add $$$ to the building, but footers and a 4' poured concrete wall (actually foundation) would be the most attractive or at least look like normal house or garage construction. …
Best material for a house pad - TractorByNet
Oct 3, 2004 · A pad is what you pour your foundation on. A lot is where you will build your pad. If he's clearing and leveling a pad, than that's different. For me, I like to clear and level my lot, but wait until …
Best concrete floor prep for pole barn on downward slope
May 10, 2017 · All sod and organic will need removed. Many concrete guys do not want to place embankment. Gravel crusher run (304 in Ohio) will be a good base for concrete. You can use …
Preparing for a building pad - TractorByNet
Jul 28, 2004 · Keep your perimeter boards level, without swaybacked boards, and brace the corners and any high places with dirt and 2x4 braces nailed to stakes. Leave the concrete finishing to the pros.
Building my first Pole Barn with Concrete Slab - TractorByNet
Sep 29, 2012 · Level your Pad, Add base material (we use crushed limestone here) to level and depth of min 5 inches. plate compact if you wish Drill and set posts, Frame entire building including roof, …
Concrete pad on sloping ground - TractorByNet
Dec 9, 2006 · The pad is 3 1/2' x 5 1/2'. Becuase the pad is on a hillside, the thickness at the top of the hill is 6" (the minimum I was told it should be) and is 14" at the bottom of the hill. The rebar in the …
Building a dirt Shop Pad - TractorByNet
May 27, 2006 · Last Summer we built a dirt pad for my Son to extend his existing shop. The pad is approximately 70ft x 150ft. At the lowest corner we elevated 11ft. We also extended the pad on two …