KrisDR Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) A couple of folks have commented on my barn and I happen to have documented it fairly well. So here it comes, by popular demand . On the below pictures you can see the concrete slab of 5.5m by 9m. It's 20 cm thick and it was polished straight after pouring. The result is a fairly dark, blue stone like, finish. Exactly what I wanted. The base is made out of bricks similar to the bricks used for the house. Edited January 25, 2018 by KrisDR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisDR Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 The wooden base construction is made 100% out of oak without a single nail being used. The planks used for the outside walls are also oak just as the planks which show on the inside of the roof. It was quite remarkable to watch how it was put together, I'm not sure that there still are many craftsmen around who are able to pull this off. For the record, the construction was assembled at the builder's site, adapted where needed, torn down and built up again at our place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisDR Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 For the roof we have used quite old clay tiles from the Burgundy area. They fit in quite well with the oak and the main house. A few details also from the doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisDR Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 The construction was finished in 2015 and to this day I am very pleased with it. It blends in very well with the rest of the house and it's a fine spot to work on the cars or just sit in and listen to some music. The Porsche is gone after having had it for almost 10 years and has made room for, in the mean time, two RRC's. That's it, now show your barn or shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Wow, that's very very nice. It looked good in the first photo and then got better. What a lovely addition to your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Your barn is nicer than my house. I'm digging the polished concrete, very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianmayco68 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Very nice , loving the oak that's one very skilled individual that built that . And as you say not many people left that can do that sort of work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Wow - it’s fantastic. I love oak framed buildings. it looks like your house is in a Beautiful spot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Well..... we're in the process of getting the materials for the new vehicle workshop & my office we're going to be building this year - roughly 14 x 8,5 x 4 mtrs. but all steel I'm afraid. Needs to be functional and not too expensive.... For those interested, once we've begun, I'll start posting pics etc. as at the moment there is not a lot to be seen... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Please do Arjan , the more different set ups on this thread the better , out of professional interest - do you have to use CE certified fabricated steels ? And Kris , what a lovely spec for your workshop , I do know a few people that still build wood structures in that style . Where did you source the oak ? cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Like 👍 Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Goede Avond, Here in France there is the law and there is life. We can build as we see fit - up to a certain degree - but trouble starts when you have problems and the insurance company is difficult. So far, the French have been quite impressed with what we build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 That's a lovely job, some real old fashioned craftsmanship there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisDR Posted January 26, 2018 Author Share Posted January 26, 2018 Thanks guys. Steve, the company is Belgian but the wood and builders are Polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 That wood frame is beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 17 hours ago, Arjan said: Well..... we're in the process of getting the materials for the new vehicle workshop & my office we're going to be building this year - roughly 14 x 8,5 x 4 mtrs. but all steel I'm afraid. Needs to be functional and not too expensive.... For those interested, once we've begun, I'll start posting pics etc. as at the moment there is not a lot to be seen... I'd definitely like a build thread to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Why is building a workshop so interesting..... We need to take down some old stuff and then build a new roof, walls and, obviously, the electricity and a ramp. Not to mention concrete... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, Arjan said: Why is building a workshop so interesting..... Dunno, I'm quite sick of it after a year. The bloody thing should just be finished already. Nice barn OP. Very jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Oh yes..... Know that feeling. The ABRI we build last year for the horses was a serious energy taker... A lot of concrete, steel and heavy beams... This one is even bigger.. ...not to mention the 33 x 6 x 4 mtrs ABRI the Mrs. wants build next year for hay, firewood, trailer and trucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Not quite so beautiful as an oak framed barn but highly functional... 1800sqft of man caveliness 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 That's the sort of man cave I dream for @Scotts90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 yes...it makes for a happy marriage lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 5 minutes ago, Scotts90 said: yes...it makes for a happy marriage lol Why? Because its big enough you can hide yourself in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 And lock from the inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren Frimodt Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, Scotts90 said: And lock from the inside... Ahh thats the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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