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You could do a shallow wall footing, but you have to follow the coad for insulating it for frost protection to make it a frost free footing. I have done pier footings with insulation going down 24" in between piers for frost protection per the code book. My next build in the same county, reviewed by another inspector, he wanted us to do a frost free rat wall in between. So if your municipality makes you do that, I would then just do trench footing instead of piers and frost free rat wall. It is less work, stronger, and close to the same cost at the end of the day. Hope this helps.

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My advice is to stick with a ranch style build with these if you're looking for the most cost-effective build, which is not the case with platform frame (stick built). Based on roughly 1800 sqft. Living space with 600 sqft garage totaling 2400 sqft of footprint, use a multiplier of 140.00 +/- per sqft. That is probably a good starting budgeting for the way we build. You can email us through our website, and we can have a conversation to help you get started. Mipolebarnhomes.com

Yes, and yes. Our Michigan Pole Barn Homes are very cost efficient and very energy efficient the way we build them. Some styles can get a little on the pricey side with some finishes. But ultimately, they are a very cost-effective way to build.

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Yes they are. If you are located in Canada, you can visit blackscreek.ca and they can help you with your purchase in Canada

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Yes you are right, there are a lot of variables..Materials these days are expensive, but to the question of could I build on for 75k? It would be considered a tiny house. Post frame builds are definitely more cost effective to build than traditional homes, but things do cost more now. 75k would be a small house

The total foot print with garage is 2160. The living space is 1530 square feet

Hi Larry, the Model1250 starts at $9,595.00 plus any applicable tax and shipping. The log lift is additional.

In our area of Michigan, this house is at about 275,000. Footprint of the building is 2160 square feet. Garage is totally finished with heat.

Well I can't speak for the other contractors, but I do know that the code book is not friendly to post frame building as far as being used in residential construction in Michigan, so I'm sure that many contractors may not shy away from the norm. But there are things in the IRC that directly shows options for frost free slabs and footings. You just have to do a little research in the 2015 IRC code book. Michigan code states that all post frame buildings are "engineered" now that is a term that may be intimidating for people that want a post frame home. It doesn't necessarily mean that you or someone need a degree in engineering to design and build a post frame. If your living space is above 3500 square feet, then the plan needs to be sealed by a licensed architect/engineer. If below that square footage then the architectural/engineer seal is not necessary. So with that being said it is then up to you or contractor as the "engineer" to prove within the code that it meets or exceeds code. That includes but not limited to insuated frost free slabs, footings, post footing diameters, shalow frost free footing details, recking details, and etcetera. The code is really geared to platform frame, which has been the standard for many many years now. So it is easy to reference regulations on that style, not much to reference on post frame building. That may be why some contractors may opt to not do what your asking for. I know this reply is long winded, I hope it helps. Definitely open to a phone call to discuss it further or assist if you need.

Asuming you have all good forest, I'd say 1.5 cord per acres taking dead falls and and kinda doing a select cutting for healthy regrowth. So that's 35 to50 cord. Then re cut in a few years. Or much more if clear cutting. But I think it's a really good start.

Mike please send an email to [email protected] with a message and possibly your contact information and I will reach out to you. Or call our office at 810.354.8027. If I'm not in at the moment, my office manager will make sure I get ahold of you. I'm always happy to help. Haven't figured out how my comments are shut off? Sorry about that. Look forward to hear from you

Yes there have been good feedback. This product is best suited for roller bearing guide systems for players lubrication. We do have some product at some big commercial mill operations for testing and also at woodmizer for testing as well. The individuals who have tested it have given great reviews. But this product is great to have regardless for Sawmill care. Keeping bearings lubed, lift cables lubed, and cleaning up and wiping town for storage. Great rust prevention cleaning products for your mill. I have also found this product works awesome around the shop! I use it on my saws and for bit and blade cleaning! Very versatile product to have around.

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Thanks for you question. The Five Star product is a formula from a plant based oil. It does have other ingredients in it with the oil. Five Star has invested alot of time and money on ASTM standard testing on its properties, and getting USDA bio certification. If you email us at [email protected] , I will be happy to send a product data sheet for your review. I can also send quantity options with pricing. I would assume you could use cooking oils if you wanted to, but the properties of this product are different from straight up cooking oil. It has many advantages over using just cooking oil from cleaning, lubrication, viscosity, sawdust cling, consumption, penetrating steel providing long term protection, and Ph. I can only testify on how it has performed for my sawmills from a Sawmill care product and blade lubrication and it has exceeded my expectations. Thanks again for your question.

The first video of the testing was taken after 3 1/2 pine logs.

They were cut down 6-7 months ago.