New garage thread!
Tuned
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From: Texarkana
Wow, the concrete is here already. That subcontractor doesn't fool around. I spoke to him yesterday, and there doesn't seem to be any concern with seismic issues. A dump truck brought a load of very sandy red dirt to go underneath. Maybe that provides a seismic cushion and keeps the concrete away from the moisture in the ground. Or keeps the ground from absorbing the moisture in the concrete? I'm not clear on that, but they don't use plastic barriers unless it’for a house with a floor that's getting carpeted. The only plan change so far is the west side wound up needing to be 3' from the side fence. And 2 chickens escaped, so I had to tarp the top of their temporary fence area LOL Oh, and the backyard grass has definately had to take one for the team. 
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Mountain Pass
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From: El Reno Oklahoma
Abe, chickens aren't real good flyers, but two of them made it over the five foot high temporary wire panel fence I put up around their house. I thought that would be ok to keep them out of harms way. I may need to clip some wings before all this is over...
The concrete wound up being higher than I thought, even with the edges under the doors being slightly sloped down. Not too high to drive in, but a vehicle not moving under its own power will have to be pushed or pulled up onto the garage floor.
The center of the backyard is lower than the edges. I think after the constructions done Ill truck some dirt in to level it all out and replant the grass this spring. Waiting on word from the contractor as to when they'll start the building. I will say the concrete pad looks waaaaaaay bigger in actuality than I had envisioned. Man, its gonna be nice when its done! Mama's not super happy about it all, but shes doing her best to be a good sport.
The concrete wound up being higher than I thought, even with the edges under the doors being slightly sloped down. Not too high to drive in, but a vehicle not moving under its own power will have to be pushed or pulled up onto the garage floor.
The center of the backyard is lower than the edges. I think after the constructions done Ill truck some dirt in to level it all out and replant the grass this spring. Waiting on word from the contractor as to when they'll start the building. I will say the concrete pad looks waaaaaaay bigger in actuality than I had envisioned. Man, its gonna be nice when its done! Mama's not super happy about it all, but shes doing her best to be a good sport.
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From: Central PA
I know about chickens. On our farm we had a big chicken house with about 900 chickens. They were able to jump/fly onto the upper level of the nests where they laid their eggs.
And the roosters would fly right into my shins, spurs up whenever I entered the room.
And the roosters would fly right into my shins, spurs up whenever I entered the room.
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Mountain Pass
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From: El Reno Oklahoma
Twenty yrs ago, when we bought the property, there was a tick problem in the big backyard. The kids and the dog carried them inside, and I can not abide ticks. The kids all played back there everyday so I didn't want to spray poison. Two chickens got rid of them completely (the ticks, not the kids) the first spring they had free roam of the yard. We've kept a few, or more, ever since (chickens and kids). The hens lived in one of the sheds that I removed for the garage. My wife bought a very cool Amish built henhouse, for her little friends, that color matches her storage building and the paint scheme planned for the people house this spring. The chickens are fun to watch with their antics and individual personalities. We've figured out, over the years, how to mostly keep them safe and also deal with their issues. The eggs are a plus, too.
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Twenty yrs ago, when we bought the property, there was a tick problem in the big backyard. The kids and the dog carried them inside, and I can not abide ticks. The kids all played back there everyday so I didn't want to spray poison. Two chickens got rid of them completely (the ticks, not the kids) the first spring they had free roam of the yard. We've kept a few, or more, ever since (chickens and kids). The hens lived in one of the sheds that I removed for the garage. My wife bought a very cool Amish built henhouse, for her little friends, that color matches her storage building and the paint scheme planned for the people house this spring. The chickens are fun to watch with their antics and individual personalities. We've figured out, over the years, how to mostly keep them safe and also deal with their issues. The eggs are a plus, too.
I am currently building a steel chicken coop so the bears on the property, I will use during the summer, cannot get to the birds.
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Mountain Pass
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From: El Reno Oklahoma
A text from the builder says we are 4-5 weeks from framing. Trusses have been ordered. Concrete turned out great! Son in law is going to help with the dirt work. So far, so good.
M2HB, steel sounds like a good idea, -everything- likes to eat chicken...
M2HB, steel sounds like a good idea, -everything- likes to eat chicken...
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