Hansen Buildings' reader Ken asks Mike the Pole Barn Guru if using longer posts for the rear of his building is good idea. Also if using #57 stone fill is a good choice. ... Home >> Pole Barn Questions >> Is #57 Crushed Gravel a Good Choice? ... limestone, trap rock. Because this type of gravel is so common, it is highly affordable. ...
— After the topsoil was stripped away, 264 yds of fill sand was been brought in and compacted. The ground around the pole barn will be graded for slope and swales will start about 30 ft from the pole barn (where the new slope washes out) to drain water to the road ditch. Fill sand is about 10+ inches above grade.
— I have a 24' x 28' pole barn that currently has a dirt floor. I'd be just fine with that, if it remained dirt all the time. When it rains enough that the ground around the barn is saturated with water the barn floor turns to mud. ... Oversize is crushed limestone around 2" in size, Roadpack is a mix of all sizes and ag lime is coarse powder ...
— Despite these variables, it's safe to say that, in general, a gravel floor will cost less than alternative garage flooring options such as concrete, epoxy, tiles, or vinyl. According to data from HomeAdvisor, you can expect to pay between $1.25 and $1.80 per square foot when installing a gravel driveway — a task closely related to laying a ...
— The crushed limestone will be compacted which will allow for great drainage and yet still have the durability of cement. Aug 18, 2011 #3 ... I really think Elevan is onto something with her plans to 'redo" her barn floor for drainage. Hmmmmmmmmm. DonnaBelle . Aug 18, 2011; Thread starter #4 Stubbornhillfarm Ridin' The Range. Joined …
— We have a dirt floor barn. The floor is slightly crowned, so I will be digging it out and leveling it. We want to use the barn as a antiques/furniture shop. Nothing super fancy though. Just Craigslist type of stuff for now. I am thinking about digging it out and putting down crushed limestone gravel, so it packs well.
Depending on the homeowner's preferences, crushed limestone can form a loose-top driveway or an aggregate of a concrete or asphalt mix. Regardless, either method requires the correct size of rocks. Loose-top …
— Went to the gravel yard in the AM and had 20 yds of washed crushed limestone delivered in the afternoon. Before the stone arrived we moved the trailer into …
— I poured concrete for 2/3 of my pole barn floor, and used crushed granite for the rest of it by the door, for the area where I park steel wheel tractors or crawlers. I used crushed granite on part of my driveway too, and it packed down over time similar to class 5, but a lot cleaner on tires, etc.
Considering Limestone Flooring Tiles. If you are thinking about limestone flooring for your home, the tiles are a great way to create a unique pattern and give your flooring a soft-to-the-feet feel. You get a long life from the material and an aesthetic elegance and beauty you just can't get from other flooring materials.
— I keep my tractor in my pole barn. I have sliding doors on the pole barn. Normally they do not touch the bottom, but the area below the doors filled with some dirt and water and froze. Both doors were frozen in place. So when I went to get out my tractor to clear off the mess of snow we still...
— For those who have been there, what is the best material for the pole barn floor. Need to have something that packs down so I can roll small wheeled equipment over it without digging in.. I know #8 crushed rock doesn't do the job.. Another thread mentioned crushed concrete. Not familiar with that.. _____
— Insure your pole barn has a good roof (preventing moisture attack from above) install a moisture barrier under the limestone floor (preventing moisture attack …
It isn't until the barn is essentially complete that the concrete floor is poured into the barn. The building is held up by the long poles inserted into the ground. Hence the name: Pole Barn. Barn Foundation: Pouring Concrete. If you have concrete in your barn, such as in the aisle or tack room, it will be poured into the completed pole barn.
— An eventual sure-fire cure for mud is to keep putting oversize crushed limestone on it and rolling it in with a vehicle until it won't hold any more. It will only roll …
— Crushed limestone will attract and hold moisture, leading to potential rust problems. As far as the limestone itself causing rust/corrosion, that's more of an urban (or suburban) legend. Good clean/washed, crushed limestone is not as bad as some of the material they use that has a lot of very small particles and limestone dust.
— Western Ky. We built a tobacco barn a few years ago and had a pole barn builder set the posts. We used used power poles for the uprights. I wanted to set them in concrete, but he convinced us that they would last longer set with compacted dense grade, He claimed it would be just as strong and water could get away from the poles better.
— Crushed limestone #6-10 would be a better choice but, it has some drawbacks too. Like white dust, or having to lay on top of it working underneath equipment.
I'm planning on a concrete flatwork floor for my 16×24 pole barn. What do i use to fill the 2′ of gap? ... As for the thickness and diameter of the concrete footing, the uplift cleats and backfilling with crushed limestone, you should have this verified by the engineer of record who sealed your building plans ("recommended" is ...
— Hi. I recently moved to a 5.5 acre property with a well-built existing horse barn. Unfortunately, the previous owner has allowed neighbors with cows to have free run of all three outward facing stalls and the manure is piled high in each stall. I got one stall down to what I have confirmed (via text to previous owner) is crushed limestone.
— I have a 60x120 ft pole barn in my backyard. My shop, which is a 24x60 ft insulated room with concrete slab floor, has been built in one corner of the barn. The other side of the same end of the barn used to be a 10 or 12 horse stable, but all the stalls have been removed leaving a concrete slab on the center walkway strip and just dirt floor in …
— 8. To help settle the crushed limestone, water your driveway and compact it again. Sealing your crushed limestone driveway can help prevent it from stains and weathering. Pros And Cons Of Driveways And Other Surfaces. Here are the top pros and cons of using crushed limestone as a driveway or other surface: Pros. It is very durable …
National Rocks has its own lime stone quarry, We are specializing in building materials manufacturer and export with main focus on Limestone Lumps and crushed Aggregates with different sizes.
— If properly installed, stall floors constructed of gravel or crushed limestone dust can make excellent barn flooring. Gravel or crushed stone should be placed over a good foundation of sand or other material that allows drainage. Some crushed stones, when packed, can be as hard as concrete. Start with a level, hard surface and provide ...
Crushed limestone driveways require regular upkeep, which can involve adding new limestone to compensate for occasional settling or compacting of the driveway. It could be a deterrent if you don't enjoy occasional manual work. Unsupported crushed limestone can also get embedded in tire treads and deposited offsite creating ruts or tire divots ...
— By keeping the barn floor dry and clean, barn lime helps prevent such issues, which contributes to better foot health. 4. Fly Control. Flies are attracted to moist and dirty environments. By using barn lime to dry out manure and other organic materials, you can reduce fly populations in your barn.
— About a month ago I moved my forging setup into a barn, which has been a huge improvement over what I had previously been doing. The biggest drawback for me currently is airborne dust. The floor consists of a mixture of sand, dirt, and fine particulate matter (this is what causes the dust). Just ...
Barn Flooring Options. Here are some common options for pole barn flooring. It is important to remember your needs and choose a durable and safe option for the animals living in the barn. 1. Concrete. Concrete is a popular option, which attracts less dust and moisture. It can be a great base for keeping the barn floors level and clean.
— The place I moved to has limestone scree for a floor. They used it for driveway road base and to "level" the barn floor. It hasn't... Menu. Forums. ... Jan 24, 2022 / Floor Options For Pole Barn (Not Concrete) #51 . 3 Horse Ranch Veteran Member. Joined Aug 18, 2017 Messages 1,240 Location
Add 4 inches of no. 57 or 3/4-to-1-inch size crushed gravel. Rake evenly over the gravel base. Sprinkle lightly with water and compact firmly. Pour 4 to 6 inches of no. 21-A, or 3/8-to-3/4-inch size crushed limestone gravel. Again sprinkle with water and compact firmly.
— This results in a large gap between the floor and the bottom of the door (see photos below) The sand floor is less than ideal, and I would like install a crushed limestone surface. We are not interested in investing in a concrete floor for the barn at this time. This is truly a storage shed. I am admittedly suffering from analysis paralysis.
— There are various crushed rock options depending on where you are. Most important is to build the barn high and provide lots of drainage so the final floor surface is well above grade. ... The-AJ88, you are correct about the concrete costs. I had a 32x24x10 pole barn erected this past fall, 2 8x10 overhead doors, one man door, no windows. The ...
— Given their versatility, our customers have found an increasing number of uses for gravel pads even beyond shed foundations. We've seen them used for everything from gravel bases for hot tubs to gravel patio fire pit areas to gravel areas under decks!. So, now that you're (hopefully) convinced that gravel is the way to go, here's how to install …
The easiest pole barn flooring option is dirt. Since a pole barn's only foundation requirements are in the footers for the poles, the central dirt inside can be left alone. For several types of barns this is the ideal solution when it comes to pole barn floors. Dirt floors are the ideal option when it comes to livestock barns. Whe…
— If it was my pole barn I'd go with a medium weight woven separation geotextile like Contech's C-200 or Mirafi 500X (available from CSI Geosynthetics in Vancouver). I wouldn't use a non-woven (aka "felt"). Water and compact subgrade before placing fabric. Back off 2-3' from edges to avoid auger catching fabric. Overlap fabric widths 2'.
