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Ag Building Construction

Ag Building Construction. Personal & Careers in Construction. Unskilled / Semi-skilled Labor Skilled Trade / Craftsman Technicians Design & Management . Factors to consider when deciding a building. Type of Barn / Building Size Function Cost . 3 basic systems in construction .

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Ag Building Construction

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  1. Ag Building Construction

  2. Personal & Careers in Construction • Unskilled / Semi-skilled Labor • Skilled Trade / Craftsman • Technicians • Design & Management

  3. Factors to consider when deciding a building • Type of Barn / Building • Size • Function • Cost

  4. 3 basic systems in construction • It always starts from the ground up • Foundations • Framing • Roofing

  5. Key Terms • Foundation – It is what the building rest on • Footer – Must support the weight of the entire building

  6. Types of foundatins • Slab • Floating Slab • Craw Space • Footer Pads • Basements

  7. Foundation types • Slab Footer with a concrete floor. Utilities go through the walls & ceilings Can run pipes under slap • Floating Slab No Footer Built for sheds or buildings with not much weight

  8. Foundation Types • Crawl Space 18-24” Gap between the gravel base & the floor joist Tile in gravel to divert excess water Utilities can be ran through crawl space • Basements / Cellars 8’-10’ deep Adds sqft to the home – cheaper to heat and cool Most basements have a sump pump to divert water around footers. Walls are water proofed with black sealant (outside Gravel Backfill

  9. Foundation type • Post Frame A hole must be dug at least 3’ deep Concrete pad that post on /in Post is anchored by concrete No footer

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