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Patricks Barn: Installing Windows

Patrick's Barn: Installing Windows

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | November 22nd, 2011

When a carpenter friend offers his help, we decide to hold off insulating and install windows.

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Patricks Barn: Oh Boy! Mountains of Polyiso Insulation

Patrick's Barn: Oh Boy! Mountains of Polyiso Insulation

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | November 18th, 20112 comments

We're wrapping up some loose ends and getting ready for wall insulation.

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Patricks Barn: The Hydrangea Is on Life Support

Patrick's Barn: The Hydrangea Is on Life Support

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | November 2nd, 20113 comments

A freak early-season storm leaves our town and landscape in turmoil.

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Patricks Barn: Priming Siding

Patrick's Barn: Priming Siding

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | October 19th, 20113 comments

Back-priming wood siding makes the paint job and the wood last longer.

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Patricks Barn: Making Siding

Patrick's Barn: Making Siding

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | October 6th, 20112 comments

Yes, it would be faster and easier to buy something from the lumberyard, but what fun would that be?

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Patricks Barn: We have a roof!

Patrick's Barn: We have a roof!

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | September 30th, 20112 comments

With the roof done, it's time to start siding.

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Patricks Barn: Weathering the Storm

Patrick's Barn: Weathering the Storm

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | September 7th, 2011

Hurricane Irene spared our house and new barn, but some of our neighbors weren't so lucky.

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Patricks Barn: The Inevitable Slowdown

Patrick's Barn: The Inevitable Slowdown

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | August 26th, 2011

It would be great to spend more time building, but sometimes work and family come first.

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Patricks Barn: Roof Framing

Patrick's Barn: Roof Framing

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | August 2nd, 20117 comments

Framing a steep roof is both tiring and a rush.

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Patricks Barn: Framing Continues

Patrick's Barn: Framing Continues

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | July 19th, 20113 comments

With the walls of the main barn nearing completion, it's time to start the roof.

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Patricks Barn: Raising the Frame

Patrick's Barn: Raising the Frame

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | July 5th, 2011

A long holiday weekend means extra time for building.

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Patricks Barn: What Will It Look Like?

Patrick's Barn: What Will It Look Like?

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | June 14th, 20115 comments

A post-frame building is cheap and easy to build, but it also poses some challenges.

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Patricks Barn: Rookie Mistake

Patrick's Barn: Rookie Mistake

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | June 8th, 20113 comments

Success with concrete starts with having enough to do the job.

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Patricks Barn: Underslab Insulation

Patrick's Barn: Underslab Insulation

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | June 3rd, 2011

This past weekend we leveled the gravel with a site-built jig and put down a layer of rigid foam.

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Almost out of the Ground

Almost out of the Ground

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | May 23rd, 20116 comments

With the foundation done and water and power lines run to the site, the fun part is about to begin.

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Time to give up CAD (Cardboard Aided Design).

Time to give up CAD (Cardboard Aided Design).

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | December 8th, 20101 comment

With help from a friend, I've decided to learn SketchUp and enter the 21st century.

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What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | November 16th, 20104 comments

Our new project space has turned into a bigger project than anticipated.

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