We finally have started the process of framing the Barn. Given our issues with the concrete, we let it cure for a full week before moving equipment onto it. As we are doing the work ourselves we are framing the walls on the ground
and then lifting them into place with our forklift. It is not as efficient as a telehandler or a boom truck, but it is very cost efficient.
The inside height of the Barn is 16 foot. The maximum reach of our forklift is 16’2″. Perfect. We have designed a single slope roof to shed snow and water to the west side of our property where we already have drainage flow. This will also allow us to someday tie the Barn and the main store together. 
So we sneak a time when we can when the store is open and then also work after hours to get the framing done. It has taken us 2 weeks to frame and set the trusses. This weekend we will put OSB sheeting, Feltex and Metal Sales Pro Panels on the roof.
It is fun to watch our 7 year old daughter participate in the project. While we were setting the footings, she dropped a cinder block on her finger. That kept her out for a few weeks. Now that the pain of that memory has passed, she is back at it backing lumber. Such fun…
Once the roof is complete, we will finally frame the front wall. Check in next week to see how we did…