License # 20351142

We started with a 30' x 48' pole barn that was previously constructed. Before we could pour the concrete floor we needed to get a water supply into the building along with a couple of drains that would daylight outside. We then divided the space into two main areas, one side for parking and one for horses and or other animals.

We insulated the walls with R-19 batts and blew about 12" of cellulose into the ceiling cavity. We furred out the ceiling on the animal side so we could hang orientated strand board two foot on center rather than four

The pole barn was built with storage trusses, so there was a wonderful storage area throughout the entire attic. The problem was that it could only be accessed by using one of those folding, pull-down attic ladders. It was difficult to get up there with both hands free let alone trying to carry a box of Christmas decorations. The new access hole we created to the upstairs is twice as big as the old one.

We collaborated with the customers to install a stair system that would remain as out of the way as possible but still allow something as large as a couch to be carried up. Phil Geis helped us out with the stairs. Phil is an outstanding framing carpenter and has worked with us on many projects over the years.

We tied a new sub-panel into the original panel located in the garage. Because the building will house animals, the new sub-panel needed to be located on the outside of the building.

The entire electrical design is considerably different than a typical residential or commercial project. The switches needed to be of a specific kind, and they needed to be placed higher off the ground. All the wires needed to be in conduit mounted to the outside of the wall; nothing was allowed to be located inside the wall cavity.

We painted the walls on the animal side and installed two horse stalls. Even the neighbor dog who came to visit us every day can't wait for the animals.

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