Barn and Greenhouse
(Workshop / Man Cave)

Ground Broken July 24, 2009
Slabs Poured January 19, 2010
Framing Started January 29, 2010
Final Inspection May 10, 2010

Barn with Cupola and Wind Vane, June 8, 2010
Barn with Cupola and Wind Vane
June 8, 2010

Workshop Sketch
Workshop Sketch

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Area Grubbed for Workshop.  January 24, 2009
Area Grubbed for
Workshop Area
Area Grubbed for Workshop.  January 24, 2009
Area Grubbed for
Workshop Area
Workshop and Greenhouse Grubbed and Staked
Workshop and Greenhouse
Grubbed and Staked
Ground Breaking on Barn/Workshop 6/24/09
Ground Breaking on
Barn/Workshop 6/24/09

Fence Structure Around Second Water Tank, Oct. 23, 2009
Fence Structure Around
Second Water Tank
Workshop Slab Formed, January 13, 2010
Workshop Slab Formed
January 13, 2010
Workshop Slab Poured, January 19, 2010
Workshop Slab Poured
January 19, 2010
Barn Workshop Framing, February 1, 2010
Barn Workshop Framing
February 1, 2010

Barn Raising, February 1, 2010
Barn Raising
February 1, 2010
Third Wall Up, February 1, 2010
Third Wall Up
February 1, 2010
Greenhouse Framing, February 1, 2010
Greenhouse Framing
February 1, 2010
Fourth Wall Up, Floor Joists Started, February 3, 2010
Fourth Wall Up
Floor Joists Started

Floor Joists Started, Center Beam up, February 3, 2010
Center Beam Up
Floor Joists Started
Floor Joists Started, Center Beam up, February 3, 2010
Center Beam Up
Floor Joists Started
Floor Joists Started, Center Beam and Lally Column, February 3, 2010
Center Beam and
Lally Column
Second Floor Sheeted and View, February 4, 2010
Second Floor Sheeted
and View

Barn as Seen from Next Street Over, February 4, 2010
Barn as Seen from
Next Street Over
Barn as Seen from Next Street Over, February 4, 2010
Barn as Seen from
Next Street Over
Rafters Up, Back Side of Barn, February 5, 2010
Rafters Up
Back Side of Barn
Second Floor of Barn. Hole is for Dormer, February 6, 2010
Second Floor of Barn
Hole is for Dormer

Dormer Up and Roof Sheeted, February 8, 2010
Dormer Up and Roof Sheeted
February 8, 2010
Barn Roof Sheeted, February 8, 2010
Barn Roof Sheeted
February 8, 2010
Barn Dormer from Inside, February 8, 2010
Barn Dormer from Inside
February 8, 2010
Barn Dormer from Upstairs, February 8, 2010
Barn Dormer from Upstairs
February 8, 2010

Barn Roof Sheeted, February 9, 2010
Barn Roof Sheeted
Ridge Beam Not Trimmed Yet
Windows and Siding Being Installed, February 10, 2010
Windows and Siding
Being Installed
Greenhouse / Lath House Framed, February 10, 2010
Greenhouse / Lath House
Framed
Barn Stairs Installed, February 10, 2010
Barn Stairs
Installed

Barn Upstairs and Dormer, February 10, 2010
Barn Upstairs
and Dormer
Barn Upstairs and Stairwell, February 10, 2010
Barn Upstairs
and Stairwell
Barn with Siding Installed and Scaffolding Still Up, February 16, 2010
Barn with Siding Installed
and Scaffolding Still Up
Barn Dormer on Second Floor and Balcony, February 16, 2010
Barn Dormer on Second
Floor and Balcony

Barn Loft Door and Window, February 16, 2010
Barn Loft Door
and Window
Barn Loft Door and Window, February 16, 2010
Barn Loft Door
and Window
Barn Loft Upstairs with French Doors Installed, February 17, 2010
Barn Loft Upstairs with
French Doors Installed
Greenhouse / Lath House Viewed from Barn, February 817, 2010
Greenhouse Viewed
from Barn

24-inch Deep Trench Dug to Barn for Electrical Power, February 19, 2010
24-inch Deep Trench Dug to
Barn for Electrical Power
Cupola Installed on Barn Roof, February 19, 2010
Cupola Installed
on Barn Roof
First Workbench with Compound Miter Saw, February 22, 2010
First Workbench with
Compound Miter Saw
Concrete Poured Behind Workshop, February 23, 2010
Concrete Poured
Behind Workshop

Concrete Poured Around Workshop, February 23, 2010
Concrete Poured
Around Workshop
Balcony Railing Installed in Barn, March 12, 2010
Balcony Railing Installed
in Barn
Primer Color on Barn not so bueno, March 13, 2010
Primer Color on
Barn not so bueno
First Coat on Barn Wet and Red, March 14, 2010
First Coat on Barn
Wet and Red

Second Tank Fence Repainted, March 26, 2010
Second Tank Fence Repainted
March 26, 2010
Barn Standing Seam Roofing Installation, March 26, 2010
Barn Standing Seam
Roofing Installation
Greenhouse Interior with Benches, March 26, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with Benches
Painting Greenhouse Interior Trim, March 26, 2010
Painting Greenhouse
Interior Trim

Table Saw and Electrical Rough In, March 26, 2010
Table Saw and
Electrical Rough In
Barn Upstairs and Electrical Rough In, March 26, 2010
Barn Upstairs and
Electrical Rough In
Balcony Railing and Greenhouse Roof, March 26, 2010
Balcony Railing and
Greenhouse Roof
Greenhouse Roof Viewed from Balcony, March 26, 2010
Greenhouse Roof Viewed
from Balcony

Electrical Panel in Barn, March 26, 2010
Electrical Panel
in Barn
Water Pump for Second Water Tank, March 26, 2010
Water Pump for
Second Water Tank
Greenhouse and Solar Panel on Pump Shed, March 26, 2010
Greenhouse and Solar
Panel on Pump Shed
Barn with Metal Roofing Installation, March 26, 2010
Barn with Metal
Roofing Installation

House and Barn with Greenhouse, March 26, 2010
House and Barn
with Greenhouse
Barn and Greenhouse from Other Street, March 27, 2010
Barn and Greenhouse
from Other Street
House and Barn with Driveway, March 28, 2010
House and Barn
with Driveway
Greenhouse Interior with Redwood Benches, March 28, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with Redwood Benches

Greenhouse Interior with Redwood Benches, March 28, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with Redwood Benches
Greenhouse with Stairs Under Construction, March 28, 2010
Greenhouse with Stairs
Under Construction
Stairs Down to Greenhouse, April 5, 2010
Stairs Down to
Greenhouse
Painting Barn, April 5, 2010
Painting Barn
April 5, 2010

Barn Dormer and Balcony, April 5, 2010
Barn Dormer
and Balcony
Barn Balcony with Decking, April 5, 2010
Barn Balcony
with Decking
Barn Loft Door and Block and Tackle for Ridge Beam Outside, April 5, 2010
Barn Loft Door and
Block and Tackle
Greenhouse Interior with First Plants, April 5, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with First Plants

Greenhouse Interior with First Plants, April 5, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with First Plants
Greenhouse Interior with First Plants, April 5, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with First Plants
Plywood on Walls Downstairs, April 29, 2010
Plywood on Walls
Downstairs
Plywood on Walls Upstairs, April 29, 2010
Plywood on Walls
Upstairs

Barn Balcony with Decking, April 29, 2010
Barn Balcony
with Decking
Greenhouse Interior with Lettuce, April 29, 2010
Greenhouse Interior
with Lettuce
Carved Stone Buddha in Greenhouse, April 29, 2010
Carved Stone Buddha
in Greenhouse
Barn Viewed from Hill Above, May 10, 2010
Barn Viewed from Hill Above
May 10, 2010

Barn with Front Doors Open, May 10, 2010
Barn with
Front Doors Open
Greenhouse with Plants, May 10, 2010
Greenhouse with Plants
May 10, 2010
Greenhouse with All Eight Windows Open, May 10, 2010
Greenhouse with All
Eight Windows Open
Easter Island Dudes in Greenhouse, May 4, 2010
Easter Island Dudes
in Greenhouse

Easter Island Dudes in Greenhouse, May 4, 2010
Koi Banner
in Greenhouse
Bud Vases and Thermometer in Greenhouse, May 6, 2010
Bud Vases and Thermometer
in Greenhouse
Lotsa Lettuce in Greenhouse, May 9, 2010
Lotsa Lettuce
in Greenhouse
Backside of Barn, May 10, 2010
Backside of Barn
May 10, 2010

Upstairs Vanity and Mirror in Barn, May 11, 2010
Upstairs Vanity and
Mirror in Barn
Water Heater Being Installed Under Downstairs Sink, May 11, 2010
Water Heater Being Installed
Under Downstairs Sink
Large Sink in Greenhouse, May 11, 2010
Large Sink
in Greenhouse
Catchment Water to Second Water Tank, May 11, 2010
Catchment Water to
Second Water Tank

House and Barn at Night, May 11, 2010
House and Barn at Night
May 11, 2010
Barn at Night, May 11, 2010
Barn at Night
May 11, 2010
Common Barn Wall Inside Greenhouse, June 2, 2010
Common Barn Wall
Inside Greenhouse
Old Working Rockwell Parking Meter Installed in Front of Barn, June 2, 2010
Old Working Rockwell Parking
Meter in Front of Barn

Front Half of Barn, June 2, 2010
Front Half of Barn
June 2, 2010
Cabinets Installed in Barn, June 2, 2010
Cabinets Installed
in Barn
Old Church Bell Installed in Cupola, June 2, 2010
Old Church Bell
Installed in Cupola
Old Lahaina Scrimshaw Sign in Barn, June 2, 2010
Old Lahaina Scrimshaw
Sign in Barn

Brass and Copper Wind Vane On Cupola, June 2, 2010
Brass and Copper Wind
Vane On Cupola
John Taking a Break After Installing Wind Vane On Cupola, June 2, 2010
John Taking a Break
After Installing Wind Vane
Gutter Catchment in Back of Barn, June 2, 2010
Gutter Catchment
in Back of Barn
Gutter Catchment in Back of Barn, June 2, 2010
Gutter Catchment
in Back of Barn

Sink and Stereo Downstairs in Barn, July 24, 2010
Sink and Stereo
Downstairs in Barn
Wall Mounted Air Compressor, June 4, 2010
Wall Mounted Air
Compressor in Barn
Epoxy Coating Barn Floor, June 5, 2010
Epoxy Coating
Barn Floor
Epoxy Coating Barn Floor, June 5, 2010
Epoxy Coating
Barn Floor

Epoxy Coating on Barn Floor, June 5, 2010
Epoxy Coating
on Barn Floor
Epoxy Coating on Barn Floor, June 5, 2010
Epoxy Coating
on Barn Floor
Epoxy Coating on Barn Floor, June 5, 2010
Epoxy Coating
on Barn Floor
Barn with Cupola and Wind Vane, June 8, 2010
Barn with Cupola
and Wind Vane

Barn Floor with Epoxy Clear Coat, June 9, 2010
Barn Floor with
Epoxy Clear Coat
Rolling Waterproof Membrane on Upstairs Floor, June 14, 2010
Rolling Waterproof Membrane
on Upstairs Floor
Epoxy Flakes Around Perimeter of Downstairs Floor, June 15, 2010
Epoxy Flakes Around
Perimeter of Downstairs Floor
Epoxy Flakes Around Perimeter of Downstairs Floor, June 15, 2010
Epoxy Flakes Around
Perimeter of Downstairs Floor

Travis Applying Epoxy Flakes to Stair Faces, June 15, 2010
Travis Applying Epoxy
Flakes to Stair Faces
Travis Applying Epoxy Flakes Upstairs, June 16, 2010
Travis Applying Epoxy
Flakes Upstairs
Completed Epoxy Floor Upstairs, June 22, 2010
Completed Epoxy
Floor Upstairs
Completed Epoxy Floor Upstairs, June 22, 2010
Completed Epoxy
Floor Downstairs

Moving Elliptical Trainer Upstairs, June 23, 2010
Moving Elliptical
Trainer Upstairs
Moving Elliptical Trainer Upstairs, June 23, 2010
Moving Elliptical
Trainer Upstairs
Moving Elliptical Trainer Upstairs, June 23, 2010
Moving Elliptical
Trainer Upstairs
Moving Elliptical Trainer Upstairs, June 23, 2010
Moving Elliptical
Trainer Upstairs

Moving Elliptical Trainer Upstairs, June 23, 2010
Moving Elliptical
Trainer Upstairs
Elliptical Trainer Moved Upstairs, June 23, 2010
Elliptical Trainer
Moved Upstairs
Compressed Air Plumbing and Hose Reel, June 25, 2010
Compressed Air Plumbing
and Hose Reel
Electric Hoist Downstairs, June 25, 2010
Electric Hoist
Downstairs

Potting Area in Greenhouse, August 10, 2010
Potting Area
in Greenhouse
Sink, Potting Area, and Seed Starting Area in Greenhouse, August 10, 2010
Sink, Potting Area,
and Seed Starting Area
Seed Starting Area in Greenhouse, August 10, 2010
Seed Starting Area
in Greenhouse
Waterbed Heater for Germinating Seeds, August 10, 2010
Waterbed Heater for
Germinating Seeds

Thermostatically Controlled Waterbed Heater for Germinating Seeds, August 10, 2010
Thermostatically Controlled
Waterbed Heater
Barn Viewed From Street, August 12, 2010
Barn Viewed
From Street
Stainless Steel Workbench in Barn, August 19, 2010
Stainless Steel
Workbench in Barn
Tool Chest and Small Lathe in Barn, August 19, 2010
Tool Chest and Small
Lathe in Barn

Downstairs Workshop in Barn, August 23, 2010
Downstairs Workshop
in Barn
Downstairs Workshop in Barn, August 23, 2010
Downstairs Workshop
in Barn
Downstairs Workshop in Barn, August 23, 2010
Downstairs Workshop
in Barn
Wireless Bridge for Internet in Barn, September 8, 2010
Wireless Bridge for
Internet in Barn

Ten 210W Solar Panels on Barn Dormer Roof, September 15, 2010
Ten 210W Solar Panels
on Barn Dormer Roof
Grid-Tie Inverter Disconnect on Barn, September 15, 2010
Grid-Tie Inverter
Disconnect on Barn
Sunny Boy 3000W Grid-Tie Inverter and Solar Panel Disconnect with Covers Off, September 14, 2010
Sunny Boy 3000W Grid-Tie
Inverter and Solar Disconnect
Sunny Boy 3000W Grid-Tie Inverter and Solar Panel Disconnect Inside Barn, September 15, 2010
Grid-Tie Inverter
Inside Barn

2427 Watts Generated (Over Rated Power).  Under Certain Partial Cloud Conditions, Solar Output Can be Over Rated Power, September 17, 2010
2427 Watts Generated
(Over Rated Power)
Solar Panels on Barn Dormer, November 3, 2010
Solar Panels
on Barn Dormer
Barn Viewed from Street, November 3, 2010
Barn Viewed from Street
November 3, 2010


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Video of Workshop Location and Koa Trees
Workshop Location & Koa
Video of Area Grubbed for Workshop, Jan. 24, 2009
Area Grubbed for Workshop
Video of Workshop Staking.  Viewed from front driveway, Feb. 20, 2009
Workshop Staking
Video of Workshop Staking.  Viewed from front, Feb. 20, 2009
Workshop Staking from Front

Video of Workshop Staking.  Viewed from above, Feb. 20, 2009
Workshop Staking from Above
Video of Workshop Staking.  Viewed from back, Feb. 20, 2009
Workshop Staking from Back
Workshop Ground Breaking.  Digging bottom Greenhouse Footing. July 24, 2009
Workshop Ground Breaking
Troweling Workshop Slab.  January 19, 2010
Troweling Workshop Slab

Troweling Workshop Slab.  February 10, 2010
Barn Walkthrough 2/10/10
Completed Barn.  July 7, 2010
Completed Barn 7/7/10
Greenhouse Walkthrough.  July 7, 2010
Greenhouse Walkthrough 7/7/10
Meter Running Backward with Grid-Tie Solar.  September 15, 2010
Meter Running Backward

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Where Workshop Goes
Where Workshop Goes

Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop and Greenhouse
Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop and Greenhouse

Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop and Greenhouse
Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop and Greenhouse

Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop and Greenhouse
Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop and Greenhouse

Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop
Preliminary Cad Rendering of Workshop

Preliminary Cross Section of Workshop
Preliminary Cross Section of Workshop


[Workshop Plans]

Topographic Map with Workshop - Each Contour Line is Five Feet
Topographic Map with Workshop
Each Contour Line is Five Feet

Topographic Map with Workshop - Each Contour Line is Two Feet
Topographic Map with Workshop
Each Contour Line is Two Feet

Location of Workshop
Location of Workshop

Workshop and 6000 Gallon Water Tank
Workshop and 6000 Gallon Water Tank


Barn / Workshop Landscaping
Barn / Workshop Landscaping

[Elevation Spreadsheet]

Elevation Data for Workshop Site
Elevation Data for Workshop Site

Elevation Data for Workshop Site
Elevation Data for Workshop Site

Workshop Sketch
Workshop Sketch

Workshop Elevation Sketch
Workshop Elevation Sketch

Workshop Sketch
Workshop Sketch

Workshop Elevations and Floorplan
Workshop Elevations and Floorplan

Barn Based on Designs from this Book:
cover
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Anatomy of a 24 ft. x 30 ft. Barn
Anatomy of a 24 ft. x 30 ft. Barn

Workshop Foundation
Workshop Foundation

Anatomy of a Slab
Anatomy of a Slab

Workshop Foundation Cross Section
Workshop Foundation Cross Section

Rebar Detail for Foundation
Rebar Detail for Foundation

Anatomy of a Wall
Anatomy of a Wall

Workshop Wall Details
Workshop Wall Details

Overlap on Wall Plate
Overlap on Wall Plate

Workshop Sheathing
Workshop Sheathing

Workshop Center Beam
Workshop Center Beam

Setting the Center Ridge Beam
Setting the Center Ridge Beam

Workshop Floor Joists
Workshop Floor Joists

Workshop Roof Pitch
Workshop Roof Pitch

Workshop Dormer Roof
Workshop Dormer Roof

Workshop Gable End Studs
Workshop Gable End Studs

Workshop Gable Overhang
Workshop Gable Overhang

Workshop Uninsulated Metal Roof
Workshop Uninsulated Metal Roof

Purlins for Uninsulated Metal Roof
Purlins for Uninsulated Metal Roof

Workshop Stairs
Workshop Stairs

Loft Floor Framing Plan
Loft Floor Framing Plan

Sketch of Workshop Stairs
Sketch of Workshop Stairs

Building a Dream Home in Maui


Eric Newman * Copyright © 2006 - 2012, Eric Newman *Revised 11/3/2010