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Farms, ranches and other rural properties have special needs and, certainly more space to build than city properties. The architecture and design of homes and other structures on these properties is special too. Whether you live in such a structure, wish to build or repair one, these are exceptional documents to own. You'll find an amazing array of topics included in this CD containing 6 unique documents. This is information valuable to the rural architect, homebuilder, farmer and layperson alike. Fully illustrated, detailed texts all in one easy to use and easy to read format. A superb value and awesome addition to your digital library. Check Out The Contents Of This CD Below!
AN OLD FASHIONED ICE HOUSE RARE 1852 BUILDING PLANS Among the useful and convenient appendages to the farm and country family establishment in 1852, was the ice-house. This icehouse is built in a form different from the general opinion which prevailed in our country before ice became so important an article of commerce, and of home consumption. This building is designed to stand aboveground, instead of below it. The original author suggests that the position of the ice-house may be that which is most convenient to the dwelling, or to the wants of those who use it. If it can be placed beneath the shade of trees, it will so far be relieved from the influence of the sun; but it should be so constructed that sunshine will not affect the ice within it, even if it stand unsheltered. The footprint of this building is drawn up to be a minimum of 12' square, however, it could be built to any size, depending upon the current intended use. This is such a uniquely styled building and it could easily be adapted to use as a garden house, storage shed or any other use you can imagine. Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
BUILD A FULLSIZE FARM BARN WITH 5K SQ FT LIVESTOCK BARN The farm barn, next to the farm house, is the most important structure of the farm itself, in the Northern and Middle States; and even at the south and southwest, where less used, they are of more importance in the economy of farm management than is generally supposed. Indeed, to our own eyes, a farm, or a plantation appears incomplete, without a good barn accommodation, as much as without good household appointments—and without them, no agricultural establishment can be complete in all its proper economy. This is set of plans for two very different, distinct barn styles. The first, a Pennsylvania Style Barn, the second, a very large Livestock Barn. Each is described in detail below. A PENSYLVANIA STYLE BARN This is a design of barn partially on the Pennsylvania plan, with underground stables, and a stone-walled basement on three sides, with a line of posts standing open on the yard front, and a wall, pierced by doors and windows, retreating 12 feet under the building, giving, in front, a shelter for stock. Two sheds, by way of wings, are run out to any desired length, on each side. The body of this barn, which is built of wood, above the basement, is 60×46 feet; the posts 18 feet high, above the sills; the roof is elevated at an angle of 40° from a horizontal line, and the gables hooded, or truncated, 14 feet wide at the verge, so as to cover the large doors at the ends. It has a hip or gambrel syle roof. The main floor houses a 16' wide hay storage area, a 26×16 feet grain mow, a granary, 13×16 feet, and 8 feet high, plus a large storage room. Underneath the body of the barn are the stables, root cellar, calf houses, or any other accommodation which the farm stock may require; but, for the most economical objects, is here cut up into stables. The low line of sheds which extend from the barn on each side of the yard, may be used for the carts, and wagons of the place; or, racks and mangers may be fitted up in them, for outside cattle to consume the straw and coarse forage. A LIVESTOCK BARN Here is presented the design of a barn built by the original authors in around 1836. At the time of publication of this plan, in 1852, it was still standing on the farm and was found satisfactory in its use as a stock barn. They say they wouldn't alter it in any degree, nor exchange it for one of any description whatever. For the farmer who needs one of but half the size, or greater, or less, it may be remarked that the extent of this need be no hindrance to the building of one of any size—as the general design may be adopted, and carried out, either in whole or in part, according to his wants, and the economy of its accommodation preserved throughout. The principle of the structure is what is intended to be shown. The main body of this barn stands on the ground, 100×50 feet, with eighteen-feet posts, and a broad, sheltering roof. The stables are 7 feet high, from the lower floor to the girts overhead, which connect them with the main line of barn posts; thus giving a loft of 4 feet in height at the eaves, and of 12 feet at the junction with the barn. In this loft is large storage for hay, and coarse forage, and bedding for the cattle, which is put in by side windows, level with the loft floor. In the center of the rear, end lean-to, is a large door, 12 feet high, and 14 feet wide. The main floor 14 feet wide, and 14 feet high and passes through the entire length of the barn, and rear lean-to, 116 feet—the last 16 feet through the lean-to. Next, a recess of 20×18 feet, a bay 18×70 feet, a granary 10×18 feet, two stories tall & another bay and a lean-to 34x16 feet. All total, this barn accommodates twenty-eight double stalls, where fifty-six grown cattle may be tied up, with rooms for twenty to thirty calves in the end stables.
 CONSTRUCTING FARM BUILDINGS BARN CHICKEN HOUSE PIGGERY Every farmer has at least one barn, typically though, there are many buildings on the property. From the chicken coup to the dairy barn, buildings define the farm and the work done there. This is a gorgeous document that orginates from 1913. It inclues many illustrations (floorplans) of each type of building with descriptive text and information for the potential builder. Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
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FARMERS WOODEN WAGON BOXES 8 & 12 FOOT PLUS JACK PLANS Life on the farm requires equipment that can stand up to the work being done. In the early 1900's when this document was originally published, there wasn't a farm supply store around the corner to purchase equipment from. When an item was needed, it was built by the farmer himself. These plans were written for such individuals. There are two different types of wagon boxes included in this digital document. There are no plans for axles or driving mechanisms for the wagons, it is assumed the builder has or can create these himself. This is a superb set of plans for the farmer and anyone needing a wagon box for any purpose. Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
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HOW TO BUILD A HANDY HOUSE LADDER & CUSTOMIZE THE SIZE The preparation and putting together of the parts of a ladder having round, tapered rungs let into holes in the two sides is beyond the capacity of the average amateur. But, little skill is needed to manufacture a very fairly efficient substitute for the professionally-built article. This particular design allows for the ladder to be built to the height desired.... This is very easy construction and completely detailed instructions. Â Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
THEORY & PRACTICE OF WATER TOWERS & TANK DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Water-Towers and tanks have been used for centuries to contain fresh, clean drinking water for people and animals. The construction of these structures is a special case. It requres an understanding of the materials used and the purpose of the structure. In order to keep the water in where it's safe and useable, one must know how to build the tower or tank properly. At the turn of the 20th century, there were few, if any books on the subject of building water tanks and towers for use by waterworks. This puzzled the original author of this ebook, so, he wrote one. It is over 220 pages long and contains an impressive amount of information for the designer and builder of water supply containers. Â Check Out Some Screen Grabs From This Document...
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