Half Fast Hugo Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 On 6/17/2024 at 12:31 PM, Geronimo John said: My friends barn where I park my OE2 is of the same construction design. Even with lean-to wings on both long sides, the barn was showning high wind instability due to not having cross bracing. GJ Interesting, GJ. I would think that with the OSB siding it would really stiffen it up. I haven't decided what I'm finishing the interior with yet but, I would imagine that would help too. We've had a few fairly strong storms lately and it hasn't even budged in the stage it's in now. I'll definitely have to consider some possible additional bracing though. Are your friend's walls 2x4 or 2x6? 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 (edited) jd1923, I did add class 5 to one side and will be adding a 30A receptacle for anyone that might visit. It's tough enough to get people to visit northern Minnesota anyhow though! Edited June 19 by Half Fast Hugo 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Half Fast Hugo said: I'll definitely have to consider some possible additional bracing though. 2 X 6 equivalent's. Metal siding. Originally only rafter bracing in the corners. They fight torsion of the whole barn. His problem did not show up for 15 years. Then I noticed it buffeting just a 1/4" in flanking wind gusts. Five years later it had loosened up to an inch movement. It was setting off his alarm system by then. PM me and I'll send pictures. You are correct on the OSB sheathing helping. In time it will do less so. But cross bracing, even if it only steel straps in an X-Pattern is your best first investment. Then All four corner posts both ways. Ditto for the trusses. Then Simpson Strong Ties for the rafters to the walls and walls to the foundation. Over Kill? Ten years ago - Yes. Now with all the severe weather it is now NO - Almost every place. So what would it cost you in time and materials with the scaffolding handy? Consider it as cheap insurance. Consider the cost of loss of your Ollie and Tractor? GJ TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Half Fast Hugo said: I did add class 5 to one side Please translate. Is it your TV with a class 5 hitch? If so, that's serious good! TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1923 Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 1 hour ago, Half Fast Hugo said: jd1923, I did add class 5 to one side and will be adding a 30A receptacle for anyone that might visit. It's tough enough to get people to visit northern Minnesota anyhow though! You may be asking for company! Love northern Minnesota, just as long as you can get the fish biting and NOT the mosquitos! We are very likely going to visit Chris' sister in Farmington MN sooner or later. They snowbird down here some winters. We would role that into a Badlands visit, Mt. Rushmore and more. Hugo, you got a hook-up here too (not garaged). For us, perhaps 2025, or 2026 the latest! 🤣 1 Chris & John in Prescott, AZ | 2016 EII #113 | '01 Ram 2500 Cummins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 9 hours ago, Geronimo John said: Please translate. Is it your TV with a class 5 hitch? If so, that's serious good! I had the dirt guy add class 5 fill to the side of the garage for an additional parking spot! It gets nice and rock hard for parking on and so vehicles won't sink into it. Although, I think I may have a class V hitch on my TV now that I think about it since it's a 2.5" receiver. I'll have to check... 1 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 9 hours ago, jd1923 said: You may be asking for company! Love northern Minnesota, just as long as you can get the fish biting and NOT the mosquitos! We are very likely going to visit Chris' sister in Farmington MN sooner or later. They snowbird down here some winters. We would role that into a Badlands visit, Mt. Rushmore and more. Hugo, you got a hook-up here too (not garaged). For us, perhaps 2025, or 2026 the latest! 🤣 Sounds like a plan. Always welcome! Although, I can guarantee that both the fish and the mosquitos will most likely bite! 1 2 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 Siding and trim work is done, doors are in, windows are in, garage doors/openers have been delivered and will be installed next week. Then, final grading and the asphalt people do their thing! Coming together! 5 4 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Looking really great! Nothing like storing your Oliver under cover at home, well done! 👍🏻 1 2 2020 OLEII - Hull #634 aka- “XPLOR” 2021 F350 6.7 liter Diesel Lariat Ultimate Tremor North Carolina 🇺🇸 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half Fast Hugo Posted Sunday at 10:20 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 10:20 PM Well, passed rough electrical on the first go round so that's good. Had some coordinating to do as the driveway guys got behind, the service line went under the driveway, and the only electrical inspector for our region was on vacation in Mexico until last week. Anyhow, liking how it's turning out so far. The lights have worked out great, the doors are awesome, plenty of clearance backing the Ollie in. Paving and gutters got done this past week. Now, onto the insulation, finishing, and heating system. The fun never ends! 4 2 2021 LE II - Hull 922 - "Ollie Be Back" 2013 Silverado 2500HD Duramax Hugo & Penny Bob & Cash (the pups) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX Burner Posted Monday at 12:16 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:16 PM @Half Fast Hugo - Great feeling having the OTT tucked away in its purpose-built hangar, right? Congrats! 2 Art, Diane, Magnus & Oscar (double-Aaarrf!) 2022 TUNDRA 2017 LE II; Hull #226 "Casablanca" HAM call-sign: W0ABX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Doreen Posted Monday at 01:38 PM Share Posted Monday at 01:38 PM I don't know how I missed this thread until now but WOW what a nice build! Awesome job!! 1 1 Tom & Doreen • 2023 Elite ll • Hull #1321 • 2023 Tundra Platinum Crew Max • Cheshire CT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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