Barn Contruction - Framing

Barn construction began this week with framing. The tip-up construction process uses 6x6 beams with brackets. Before the cement floor was poured, 36" holes were dug for cement piers that would later have brackets attached to them. The brackets were set in the wet cement for later attachment to the 6x6 beams.

The frames are constructed on the ground. Using the Extenda Boom attachment for the Bobcat, the frames were lifted in place and set into brackets.

Once the frames were set in place, 2x4's were nailed to the beams as temporary braces, until the side wall construction begins. The entire process occurs relatively quickly, and with the work of 3 men.