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[Rob <becida AT comcast.net>]

At  11/8/2005 12:01 PM, you wrote:

> >Gene, . . . . I am curious on why you want the 14
> >foot height.
>
> Since I wrote that I measured the backhoe and only need twelve feet height
> for entry. But I like the higher door as this type building typically does
> not have windows and opening a bigger door lets in more light. The greater
> the distance from the slab to the bottom of the trusses allows the ability
> to swing long pieces of anything.

With 14' to the rafters you could put a vehicle lift in and raise a 
vehicle to it's full height. FWIW lifts are not real expensive anymore.
 A shop with lot's of head room is a fine idea, who knows what 
you'll try to do in your shop in the future?  That a homestead shop 
can be a center of self support was a constant point Tvo made. Give 
yourself the room when it's easy.



Rob

becida AT comcast.net
Western Washington State, USA