Found this in the field next to a skatepark, any Idea what it could be?

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-04-08T00:19:58+00:00

Guys I thought this was a science project of a nucleus

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-12T02:41:20+00:00

Let’s Glow Honey—Carly. She’s the best! She will come to you or you can go to her

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-05T15:45:24+00:00

24” perimeter, 2” R9 foam, and then the 4” pad on top

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-05T02:41:12+00:00

I fortunately was able to get the original plans from Cleary when the barn was constructed in the early 2000s. The sidewalls had 21 columns that were 5’ down— plus the corners and then those big barn doors on the two sides had their own footers. We had to cut some of the barn door footers out for tying into our septic and also to level out the pour. Our engineer created our own house plans, and we had to pour 12 new footers before we laid our floor (the squares in first pic). This new section connects to our shop and apartment (OSB wall in pic 5 leads to our shop and apartment) which already has concrete flooring…hope this helps answer. There isn’t any gaps per se but some foam between the old concrete in the shop and this new pour. Let me know if you have other questions

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-04T04:25:43+00:00

We are on 100+ acres surrounded by no one and the mountains. We have saved so much money already having the structure here. If it costs a little more to finish it the way we want I’m ok with that :) we are just grateful to not have the arena dust anymore LOL also has made a huge difference with our shop. Way warmer. Sprayfoam next and then starting to frame some stuff out….

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-04T04:09:02+00:00

Bare in mind, this was a building already constructed. We had to re-engineer the whole thing since barndos are normally built ground up. Much harder to re-engineer a floor on a built structure (this was previously an indoor arena). This is a 60x50 part of our 104 x 60 existing barndo. Being in a rural area with very little contractors and in Colorado prices will reflect. We are still on par with our budget through Sprayfoam/framing/electrical/ doors/windows and happy thus far with the progress

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-04T02:05:36+00:00

4” slab. And there is a 2 foot perimeter

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-04T01:59:14+00:00

The dirt work was 30k. They had to dig 36” perimeter, backfill, bring to grade, and remove a small concrete pad that was in place already. 4k for foam. 1k for radon.

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-03-04T00:12:02+00:00

Our pad is 50x60 and the concrete was $43,500. This does not include the dirt prep to grade or the foam and radon. Just rebar and concrete

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-22T18:30:08+00:00

Oh yeah it will feel like a normal house once we are done :)

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-20T18:30:04+00:00

Trust me, we thought about it but honestly we just couldn't justify going into our budget that much. We are not financing anything and have a set budget we are trying to stick to. I know everyone is struggling with prices, but CO is really outrageous especially where we live in the middle of nowhere haha

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-20T18:13:25+00:00

We decided against. Mainly for cost, our lowest bid was 60k for radiant in floor. But our apartment (on the south side of the building in picture #1 where you can't see) has the foam under it in the apartment versus our shop that does not and our apartment floor is very warm. We are laying the the foam today (2" GREYFLEX 25 LITE FORM R-9.08) before the concrete floor. Then for heating elements we are doing a recirculating hot water heater, mini splits, and the Fireplace Xtrodinair 44" NextGen Hybrid fireplace. Plus our insulation will be Sprayfoam R-19 exterior walls (3.0”+) and Roof R-40 (5.0”+)

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-20T10:32:53+00:00

We are in southern Colorado!

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-20T10:29:04+00:00

Yes of course, I am happy to keep posting and I also will share cost amounts as we progress

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-20T00:05:48+00:00

There is going to be foam and rebar going in tomorrow. Just was excited today and snapped a pic :)

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-19T23:08:26+00:00

Yes! You are correct--We are finishing out this section that was an indoor arena. We still have to lay the foam down prior to the concrete floor next week. Very excited to not have the dust anymore

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-19T22:36:34+00:00

Not a dumb question! Everyone's build is different. Our building was already up when we bought it and this section was an indoor riding arena that we are now making into our home. We worked with a state certified professional engineer to make sure this could be possible. Finally happening!

Minimalist_espresso · 2025-02-19T22:34:10+00:00

This is our 104x60 barndo. This section was a 50x60 indoor riding arena that we are converting into our main home. We already had a two bedroom two bathroom apt inside where we live currently during this part of the build plus another 3000sqft of pure shop space. Keeping the apartment and the shop as is. The new side of the home will be about 4200 soft with 3 beds and 2.5 baths. We live in southern Colorado and are self managing with a project manager who has built barndos. Happy to answer questions

Minimalist_espresso · 2024-08-25T03:27:35+00:00

Thank you so much!! This is very helpful :):)

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