Building a Barndominium 1: Foundation Layout and Laminated Columns

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In the first of Building a Barndominium, we start with foundation layout and what goes into ensuring a square and level building, but also how that correlates into our laminated columns.
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[@georgecoffman377]

As a retired machinist I absolutely enjoy you and your crews eye for detail and expertise. In today’s world not many go 120% to produce a quality job. I truly enjoy your craftsmanship and quality of work ethic .

[@douglaslodge8580]

I'm watching this with a broken heart. I was going to start construction a year ago when I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I am now waiting to get a clean bill of health to start this project in January. I will build 60'X80' with a 24'X40' two story apt.

[@ncbarndobuild]

Your timing is impeccable. You have motivated me to try and build my own post frame home. We just finished our foundation pour so we will be building right along with you and using all your methods. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into your channel.

[@Eric-dr5bj]

It is nice you got sponsored by Paslode but now your opinion on the best nailers is tainted. Want to know if they are actually better than battery only

[@TheAnalogKid2]

those brackets needs to come with a center mark stamped by the manufacturer.

[@ahunt]

Would it still be up to code if you were to laminate your own posts? Obviously not feasible for you guys to do that but the cost of 3, 2x6's is much cheaper for someone building their own shop rather than buying ones already made.

[@Grandpa_RLP]

Why wouldn't you cut all your poles and then mark with your story pole?

[@mattmckinstry]

Who needs lifting machinery when you’ve got Greg? He’ll be lifting full lumber packs soon. Gainz

[@late0404]

I would love a video dedicated to the laser and grade. From start to finish how to set up the grade stick how to read it etc.. grade is something that has always bottled up my mind

[@gregbreaksstuff3957]

Interesting note, those 5/8s Simpson strong ties are the same anchors used to hold municipal sewer pump bases into concrete wet wells. I know, because I install them. Lol.

[@001romeo100]

I am fully impressed! It’s just a complete

[@Tparker51]

This guide is a good resource of videos, pictures and drawing. It does not have plans, so if that's what you're looking for don't bother with this book.

[@Hangovna]

Thank you for taking the time to go through all the details on how these homes are engineered and built, helps out lots of us!

[@stevenslater2669]

I’m glad you showed that bullseye bubble level on your laser system elevation pole. I’ve seen you and other TH-cam makers checking elevation without rocking the pole. Back in the ‘60s I surveyed in a college co-op job with optical surveying equipment. When we ran elevations, we had to rock the stick slowly so the transit man could pick out the lowest reading (which corresponded to a true ‘plumb’ reading). And, yes we learned the hard way that the lowest reading was the true elevation. Our crew leader was an experienced professional surveyor and usually ran the transit. One day, he let one of the kids read and record (by hand in the survey book) the elevations on a hydraulic fill survey we were running. After about an hour he walked back to the transit, looked in the book, and saw the kid was recording the highest, not the lowest numbers. We skipped lunch that day to repeat all the readings we had done that morning.

[@richardshaw3094]

I love your precision. So nice to watch someone who takes pride in all you do. You inspire me!

[@michaelwilliamson2431]

I appreciate your videos. My wife and I just built our first barn (40X52), two story. I watched a few videos using some of your techniques. Man, that was some hard work. Nobody shows up when the work begins. I mainly used your metal work techniques. It took five months with a full time job. I wish I could share the pictures. Thanks again!!!

[@l3gendh3ro42]

I am fascinated with building something amazing and it’s awesome you guys can look back and say I was apart of this project. I am 20 years of age and I’ve been a machinist for 3 years and you will always learn something new in the machining trade but I don’t have excitement that I do for beautiful homes, garages and exc because they are so beautiful. Unfortunately I have been struggling with mental health and I’m at my lowest. I got let go from my job and it has been the first time I have ever been let go or fired. I isolate myself now and coming across you’re guys videos has made some time go by

[@dlg5485]

I won't be building my barndo until I retire in about 10 years, but I'm definitely bookmarking this series for future reference. Thanks for filming a complete series like this. It's invaluable for non-professional self-builders like me.

[@NikosPropertyShow]

I just dug my footer and set all my rebar on my new custom home build!! Moving into this part of the build makes everything a reality. Good luck on your new build. I bet the excitement is real 👏🏼

[@ryanbaxley9727]

You make such a good teacher with the details and the reasoning behind it