Proposed Ag Building
Generally,... I don't like to say "I gonna do this, or gonna buy that, much rather have it done then say, what do y'all think?
But with the discussion of bunkers and such, I gonna run this by y'all.
At "The Place' our cabin, there is no basement, and @800 sq ft limited storage space.....so a multi purpose building is called for.
We are not going to call it a "garage" for tax reasons, "Ag building" is taxed differently (lower), if you have a working "farm" or at least a USDA farm number, (I have), you can get a much better rate.
The location is on the side of a south facing hill side, in an existing level spot, (drive way) slightly west of the cabin on the same level.
This is the basic building I wanting to put up, and have purchased plans for:
http://www.garlinghouse.com/plan_det...008&src=search
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Dimensions will be 24' X 36".
Now picture the long side (south facing) having only one door to the left, and two doors on the right END.
Back side will be poured concrete, for at least back (north) and possibility 1/2 of each end poured concrete as well.
This poured wall will be dug back into the side of the hill as far as the top of the back wall, with proper drainage and sealing installed.
In side the building along this back wall, the plan is to also pour interior walls for a room approx 8 ft X 16', with one steel door on the end opening into the interior. Read: storm shelter/bunker/fairly secure over winter storage, ( thermal mass, below ground level, small room easy to maintain supplemental heat for storage) Canned goods, and what ever need to be kept dry,... Preps, cots, water, etc.etc.
Also make this room an "equipment room" for electrical controls and other systems ventilation, water (pump to house well), and if necessary sanitary facilities.
Balance of building will be typical storage vehicles, tractor, work benches, tool storage.
South wall, one door leading out to the south on far end would line up with down hill drive way.
balance of wall would be passive solar collectors in stead of standard siding...have a plan on what I want for a passive heating system. (later if interested)
As this building is to have a loft, so up stairs storage, and DW 'craft room" and have a separate stairs leading down to front. (and possible hatch to down stairs secure room)
Also notice the celestial windows, I would reverse them to face north for ventilation and provide passive light.
As the walls/rafters would be framed in 2" X 6" studding/rafters will allow for at least r-20 something insulation.
Bal. of exposed building not covered with solar collectors, or bermed/buried into the hill, will be 8' log siding to match house.
Still to be worked out will be ceiling/roof of interior room, think about timbers???To be announced.
I will be the necessary distance from road, (measured), electrical Co-op will install a "net metering" meter (from house)and controls for future electrical panels, on the south facing roof.
So That is my plan.........
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Originally Posted by Rick
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