Ground Breaking for Metal Building

They started the ground work for the new Metal Building that will be put up. The skills of the guy running this are simply amazing to me. He had one machine that would snap a 10" tree like a toothpick then pull the root ball out. A one man operation he is on day 4 of this.

Next will be the forms for the concrete foundation.

Here are some in progress photos:

Good to see the man cave in progress.

Going to be nice

Looking good.

Make sure you get your underground bunker installed before you drop that metal building down on top of it.

That’s going to be really nice to have

Good thinking! A personalize bunker for Bunkeroid Bob.

I hope so. I need a place to get some of the junk from the garage into this shed. The boat for one, a sidebyside, lawnmower, etc.

What type of foundation is it going to have?

Man, we went and saw a house recently that had what appeared to be a badass shop next to it. Turned out they only poured a footing for the building to sit on and the entire interior floor was just dirt. So disappointing. Had a pond out back and everything. Shop floor + some unsettling flooring issues were deal breakers.

Thats a real nice place Bob-

And happy birthday!

4" thick concrete slab. 45 x 40 with an additional 8' apron on the front.

Thanks Steve!

The soil here is very sandy. They had to bring in the red clay dirt to build it up and form a good base layer. The dirt he said was from over by Lake Holbrook area.

...the third one burned down, fell over, and then sank into the swamp but the fourth one stayed up!!! (no singing)

The amount of trees being leveled in East Texas last year and this year is mind blowing

Shame those beautiful trees had to be cut down.

That would have been a nice place for a pool.

Sweet, congrats on the groundbreaking.

Tree huggers? 😁There’s so many trees in East Texas compared to anywhere in Texas there’s still enough trees.

I know right. Geesh. I have a bunch more. Plenty of Sweet Gums if anyone wants some. Either we have a metal building for storage/shop or we have trees.

Bob, keep us updated... My wife and I are planning on building one soon. Who is building yours?

...You make me jealous. I would love to have a big shop to park my boat in, but they are just so expensive now. I wish you the best of luck and as MarcM64 said, please keep us updated.

Looks like great progress

Looking awesome!

We just poured a slab for a lodge and one for a barn at the ranch, it is all sand as well, we had every concrete truck and the pump truck stuck at one time, started out a big nightmare but somehow we got everything going in the right direction and it ended up going well. I did not see the point in trying to bring a bunch of select fill in for the pad, it is sand all the way to Australia , we dug 30 inch beams a foot wide, went with a 5 inch slab with rebar on 12 inch centers, not going anywhere. If you don’t mind saying, how much for the building only ? Nice place

Awesome!

That sure beats the hell out of Rowlett.
Really looks nice and peaceful.

Liking it here so far, the people are great I can tell you that.

Sounds like you supersized it? Didn't it start out smaller?

Jim, the building itself will be 30 w x 40' deep. Added on to the right side, a "porch" that is 15' wide. That makes the 45' wide slab. I want to park the 30' camper on the porch where it will have a 50A hookup.

Latest photo after raising and leveling the pad for the slab forms. Starting the forms the 26th.

Toto, we aren't in Rowlett anymore.

How many liquor stores per square mile in Mineola?

Just the right amount. ZERO.

You got plenty of clouds out there in Mineola to yell at?

Super excited for ya! Looking forward to seeing the progress. I was so excited when they finished, I asked them to autograph the inside.

The concrete company came today and laid out the form boards and dug for the beams. Thursday, rebar and prep and Friday the cement pour. Bringing in a pumper. 2,096 square feet of concrete that includes the 8x37' apron/ramp.




Also, I checked the game camera from down in the woods and finally captured a deer walking through.

Mineola nice little town. Was there couple weeks ago. Went to the theatre to see the gong show. Buddy just bought a house there.

Looks great so far Bob!!

Got the concrete poured on Friday. Next step will be the building construction I think.

Looking good!

Thickened slab. Thats what I was wondering.

They will start flying pretty soon.

Looks like you’ve got good trees there Bob-

No bathroom?

Awesome!!

Every time I drive through Rowlett I think about how happy y'all must be to be out of there. I grew up in that area and I never thought I would see what is wandering around on the streets of Rowlett these days.

Keep the updates coming.

Looking great sir and thanks for posting the progress. I remember years ago, waiting on that slab to dry so dad and I could start erecting our shop.

That's going to be nice.

paint trees on the side of the shop, it will confuse the hell out of them.

Plenty of trees left for all that.

My man!

The traffic there is what finally did it for us. We were in Rockwall County pct. 1A on Ray Hubbard, and would drive across the bridge into Rockwall. Due to Dalrock road construction at I30 and widening turn lanes at 66 and Dalrock, traffic was re-routed by neccessity through our once peaceful neighborhood. Mornings and evenings you had a 45 minute bumper to bumper ride to get across the bridge. When we first moved there in 2003, you could hardly hear any traffic. When we left, it was a constant roar. Liberalism was rearing its ugly head well into the Dallas county side of Rowlett. Then of course 18 liquor stores went up and with the twenty or more huge apartment complexes erected, it became NE Dallas.

Did you write your name in the wet concrete?

Boats, Zero turn mower, and SxS aren’t junk. They are required equipment. A push mower would be junk.

No, I wish I was here to do that. We were camping down in Grapeland, Texas during the pour.

Great point taken!

Tomorrow they start building the frame. Pics to follow tomorrow.

Only asking from experience, but make sure the guys are framing your main structure tall enough that your shorter awning will still fit a camper under it. Most 30x40 buildings are 12' wall height, which isn't tall enough for what you've got in mind (don't ask me how I know). That said, the pic representation of your building looks probably tall enough if that's a 10x10 door. But worth checking what they think the center height of the awning area will be - center is the max height of most RVs because that's where the ACs are mounted. 13'6" is max road height, although most bumper pull trailers are around 11'-11'6".

100% - that's the stuff that's fun. I love our side by side and zero turn and my boat.

I was wondering what the latest was on this and if it ever got put up.

Great points. Yes, I discussed this with the contractor and he knows I want plenty of clearance for the camper under the awning. From the ground up to the top of the AC unit on the camper is 11'4".

They brought some of the columns and steel yesterday Dave. Supposed to start putting it up today. Yay!

Here are two pics of the current state of the slab:

Looks like a slice o’ heaven out there Bob!

Good for you man!!!!

When it's done, how much you gonna charge for overnight storage when I fish Fork? Please include the TFF discount.

Going to be very nice and need pics as it goes up. The Metal Bldg. you perverts!!!!!

Thanks Sawhorse! Enjoying it for sure.

BlueNitro, hadn't thought about the overnight storage. hmmmmmmmmmmm..... $$$$

They delivered the steel on Friday, today they started the building. Work in progress:

Think I'll come out some late night and secretly plant a metric chit ton of (live oak) acorns all over your property.

No need Dave, there are tons and tons of Sweetgum tree balls all over. Sweetgums are nice trees but man, what a mess.

I'll bring crappie

I despise sweet gums. When I had a logger select cutting 12 acres at the front of my property I told him to take every sweet gum and commercially they're not worth anything. I've ringed them at the base multiple times and still didn't kill them.

They grow tall and give some great shade. Supposedly a good hardwood. I have a bunch and other than the spiky balls they drop all over, they seem rugged. Also have some huge pine trees, some cedars and some hickory. And poison ivy. I've been killin it when I see it but some areas are covered, gotta watch where you walk.

Congrats on the build and progress. That looks to be an awesome layout!

Serious question though Bob...I'm only guessing, you're going to be back up your rig in that patch represented by the yellar arrows. Now I haven't seen the place or the approach but, if that's the case, why didn't you just take out the tree that's circled as well and make a clean approach for for swinging around the tow vehicle ?

Dave, I will be able to pull straight in forward and make the bend to the right. It is a straight shot then backing the camper into the covered awning area of the building.

Thanks!

Progress from today:

Yeah
I have 2 of them
&
This was a banner year
Clogs the mower tires
&
Hurts the dogs feet

Looking good Bob!

Combination of bolt up and weld up...don't see that a ton

Progress from today Day 3 I think:

That’s going to be nice Bob

Man Bob that’s a nice shop, the whole place is nice. I’m sure you’re missing Liquor City

Thanks, I sure hope so.

Liquor City was good early on. Just simply too crowded now. Traffic out here is way mo better.

More progress today Day 4 got the windows and walk in door installed. Chicken wire will hold the insulation in place when they put the siding on.

(Human not included)

I really expected you to look grumpier! I guess getting out of liquor city’s traffic and not having to trap possums has done you good. The building looks great!

Also please no pictures of you and Hop in the hot tub.

Proud for ya, Bob. Country livin' is where it's at....took me 63 years to figure it out. Keep pics coming. Love to see the progress and good luck to you and the misses.

Wait till the grass grows back in and he’ll have that stay of my lawn face

Thank you Okie Poke. How is your building holding up and how are you liking Arkansas?

Mostly weeds out here and sand. When I run the mower it makes a dust cloud to behold.

That sand will eat a mower blade in half a season. I have a stack of old mower blades after 25 years out here. When I lived down south the gras was so lush that a mower blade would last several seasons.

I may have to get sod or something for the front yard. Some folks here are talking about planting Clover for a yard. Said it is easier to maintain. I dunno, that will be another project.

I think you will like the entry door location you decided to go with. I`ve built 2 shops with the same roll up and entry door location. It`s a better use of space IMO and it lets you utilize another corner for storage, or a work bench set up like I have in mine. I also try and have everything from sitting directly on the floor if I can. That way I can use a leaf blower and blow it out easily.

Wait 'til he finds out that the construction crew has been dropping deuces out in the trees.

Good idea.

Yesterday photos, one side wall panels are on. Looks like they will continue on Monday. They still have to add the Awning on the RH side for the travel trailer parking as well.

Dang Bob, that is one fancy hen house. LOL

I know. I need to order about 1000 chickens.

I like it !

It might be the Dog House if he makes the wife mad.

Bob, when do I get the invite?

Just let me know when you are in the area!

Two sides complete now. Tomorrow, they may finish the back and front. They still haven't added the Awning cover off to the right for the Camper.

3 sides and half of the back siding done today:

Looking good Bob! Will there be some pickin' going on in there?

Man I hope you have a Porta Potty out there!

I hope so. I ought to have some room left over to get a jam goin.

Lots of trees for that stuff Dave!

I’d love to have a shop like that.

Bob got it going on . Nice place

Thanks. The electricians came by today, but it will be a few more days until the building is complete. They still need to add the awning on the RH side for the camper.

They got the frame up partially for the Awning overhang where the Travel trailer will be parked. All 4 walls are up. Next finish the awning and the roof. Then the electricians come to wire it up.

Looks huge when its more than a slab.

It's tall for sure. 19' for the peak and the wall height is 16'. You won't hit your head on the ceiling that is for sure.

Looking real good!

Thank you, I'm ready for it to be finished, so I can start moving my toys in there.

Wish I had one of those, but it would have to be snow and ice rated.

Looks awesome Bob. Are you putting in Sod also?

Thanks. No sod. They already put down the red clay select fill but need to dress it up some and add some that the rain moved. Then, crushed concrete on top of that to form the driveway up to the shed and past.
Then compact it.

Looks great Bob, but I am so jealous.

Looking good. I built my 1st shop totally surrounded by trees, similar to yours. Has to cut down 4 oaks to get it in and still had 1.5' on both sides of my RV when I backed it in. It was snug. The shade was great, but there was no breeze at all circulating thru it. I built the shop I have now with no trees surrounding it and it faces N and S with plenty of breeze on most summer days.

Yes, this one is north south as well. Faces North. We still get some breeze from the South. I have a window on all three sides that are 6' from the floor. I will know more about whether or not I need a mini-split when it is finished. Good thinking about the trees though for sure.

That’s gonna be sweet Bob

We started our build about the same time, you are way ahead of me, my guys must be slackers, looks great.

Do you have plans to finish out the wall with plywood or OSB? My shop walls are 14" and I finished the walls with 3/4" plywood up to 8'. I made sure the electrician didn`t run any conduit that would be in the way. Made that mistake on my 1st shop and they ran conduit on the face of the C purlin on the whole building. It makes it much easier to keep the shop clean and you have tons more space to hang shelving, cabinets and organizing in general.

Sounds like yours is real nice with the plywood wall surfaces. I don't think I will finish the walls inside, at least at this point.

Here are two photos of the building progress this morning. The rain last week really hampered their work, but it is much closer. Today they are putting on the roof. They already have the Awning for the RV up.

They probably have a lot of others going up as well. The 3 guys putting mine up said they have several more to build in the upcoming months. I don't mind the time it is taking, the work they have done is quality so far.

Good luck with yours.

Looking great Bob!

I had a metal building guy quote me at 8 weeks. Ended up taking nearly 8 months. Turns out he was one of those "rob peter to pay paul" guys who was using my money to build someone else's shop and used someone else's money to build mine. It was awful. He ended up getting arrested for fraud and it was all over the news.

They got the roof on and most of the siding and trim. Still a little to go. The garage door was the wrong color so they had to order another one. I would highly recommend this outfit for the quality of work so far.

How it looks today:

One word comes to mind...........SWEEEEEEEEEEEET.

Looks great……what is the name of the outfit?

Looks really good I’m a little envious.

Charles Hinds Buildings out of Quitman.

looks awesome Bob, congrats

Nice

Building complete except for the Overhead Garage door, the Electricity installed and then the dirt level around it, and crushed concrete for the driveway. Very pleased with the work so far.

I'll be able to move some stuff in there after the electricity.




From the back view:

The post closest to the camera looks like it's off footing. The other two post look set back from the edge.


Is it just the picture?

Yes, I was tilted with the camera and wide view. Good observation though!

Nice shop Bob!

looks good! time for gutters and down spouts.

Good point. Now would be a great time to bury the pipes for down spouts. It might cost more, but use smooth wall PVC vs corrugated. So much better for water travel and it will last your lifetime.

That's IF your going to do that.

Yes, agree. But no gutters needed. The overhangs will just let the rain run off. The rain justs sinks down in the sandy soil here.