Pole Barn Update! Post Repair!

[@zr1sparky1]

This is great! A true American solution! American ingenuity and enterprises! Fantastic

[@ronmack1767]

That is a great idea of repairing you building. StrongWay has really got a nice problem solver. Enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to produce it. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Ran, we are certainly more confident investing in the building now. We were concerned about longevity before.

[@GarySmythe]

Awesome fix for semi-rotten posts!

[@timgarner6768]

Awesome Tim. You asked some great questions of the fellows.

[@suburbantractor9125]

Always nice when something turns out easier and cheaper than what you expected. Usually goes the other way, but not this time! I'm happy for you.

[@rayeddy528]

We live in a " throw away society " !!!!! It was refreshing to see someone repair and reuse what they have !!! Great job Christy and Tim !!!! Also a great solution for your shop !!! God bless you all !!!! EDDY

[@jansorensen]

Thanks for video. Looks like a good system.This really is worth looking into. Drives me nuts when people say, "You're better off tearing it down" I`m sorry to see We live in a " throw away society. So I`m happy to see you Christy and Tim take care of your building in a good way. God bless you all

[@augustreil]

Made the same comment 2yrs ago myself. Why spend 100K when 5K will get-er-done !

[@Medicineranch]

Very impressed by this company. Not only to repair but as an upgrade.

[@kencramer1697]

Looks like a good system. If I am understanding it correctly the weight is now transferred to the sleeve. So in the event of total failure of the post beneath the ground the entire load is taken up by the sleeve. Adding 10 to 20 years to the life of the building is not a small feat. I do like that they press straight in without imparting mechanical vibration. While that would help drive the sleeves in easier it also disturbs the compaction of the soil. Pressing straight in works more like a wedge compacting the soil even further and gripping the sleeve better. They are a new company and time will tell how well the solution works in the end. But on the face it appears to be well engineered.

[@powderriver2424]

That’s one of the slickest systems I’ve seen. This really is worth looking into I don’t believe there is anyone around my area doing any of this.

[@cubleycat]

Absolutely brilliant system , thats going to last a long time 😀

[@davidr3246]

Tim, I love seeing the barn come together, first with the new lighting and now with the foundation repair. Looks like you’re coming along nicely at the new property.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks David. Much more progress necessary before we are ‘comfortable’ :-)

[@ilmo2313]

Good that you were able to find the right people and a solution to your problem with the shed.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Ilmo! It looks like it will work. I feel much better about the building now!

[@michaelsunsdahl5874]

LOVE that you're finding a solution for your barn. I can totally see you add this to your services Tim!

[@mikefortune4796]

Hi Tim and Christy it just goes to show that building was very well worth saving and save thousands of dollers the strong way systems really is a brilliant idea and a thanks to the guys for allowing you to video it all so the best of luck with your now safe pole barn

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

That's a nice bldg and good job keeping it in good shape!

[@GrampysTractor]

Looks like a very good solution to a problem everyone may have with barns installed like yours. This could also be a great business opportunity with the number of post frame barns that have been built. Great save on the barn Tim.

[@akbychoice]

What a great way to add life to your Pole barn. Looks like a good opportunity.

[@richardholder8847]

Very cool system. Your building is coming along nicely. Those lights are fantastic. Last couple videos look really good.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Richard. The lights combined with our new camera really seem to make the video come alive.

[@SilverCymbal]

Very cool to see how you did this, great video!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Silver!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Great video Tim! Awesome!

[@bkrgi]

I like that tractor.... Great system for adding life to rotting posts

[@ThePlowGuys]

Nice system. Great idea to cut cost, time, and materials.

[@kansascowboy5721]

That was simple and effective! Those guys really seem like good descent men who know and understand the product and service they provide!! Great video AGAIN 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@RobertMSmith1]

I used to live in the Pig Ten , pushing anything into the ground is not an issue bc there is no rock/boulders to speak of . Lets see it in action in a state like Tn , Ky ,Co . That will convince me 100% Thanks for the Video . Good luck with your invention/idea

[@northjerseykevin409]

Great product. Nice job guys

[@andrewduff4719]

looks like a real cool setup im surprised those boys are still working and haven't retired yet! looks like a great business opportunity

[@RKHarm24]

Never heard of this but sure seems a solid solution to your needs.

[@craigmonty8343]

Looks good Tim. That is a great way too fix the post and it’s very quick and easy fix.👍🏻

[@johnmurphy8259]

Thanks Tim.

[@walterjoncas12]

Interesting concept. Thank you!

[@augustreil]

Drives me nuts when people say, "You're better off tearing it down" So, spend 100,000 instead of 5000 to fix it. Just random #'s I used. Good video and fix !

[@72hourbob61]

that is slick. Them boys are going to make some money.

[@photocontrol]

A great way to repair and prolong the life of an existing building!

[@denisewildfortune4058]

Wicked happy that your pole barn is structural once again!

[@seenithere]

That is a pretty slick system!

[@BigDawgGaming0216]

I actually live right down the road from the shaver plant right here in Graettinger,iowa. They make some nice equipment in there. I go by there all the time. Plus most of the crew there is very nice there.

[@dananderson8254]

Cool system nice to see orange in your shed

[@chriscrosslawncare1604]

What a great solution! Um, Orange is a great one too...😉

[@OutdoorswithErik]

Great piece of machinery there! I could use one of these for our barn lol

[@thcenterprisellc112]

Tractor time with post man Tim ! Lol great video ! Very interesting technology! What a good way to keep the building longer

[@mp3625]

Well that was a simpler fix then the first options. Good for you.

[@chadkendall7151]

Looks like a great solution! I am very interested to see how it works with the interior finishes you are planning! Keep up the good work!

[@StubProductions]

Good to see a quality tractor finally on your channel! Lol!

[@williegardner9290]

Tim, are you keeping the mulch or removing it and putting something down like say concrete or stone?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Eventually concrete.

[@williegardner9290]

@@TractorTimewithTimGood the only time I saw mulch used inside was a cow barn we had LOL.

[@leol1682]

Thanks, Tim like the video on Post Repair

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks Leo!

[@johanbos160]

Nice video tim and a great solution for the building,it looks strong.and there was a Orange tractor in the shed and that looks good too 🤭👍

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

WOW DAMN A BEAUTIFUL WORKING SYSTEM & SOLUTION HERE FELLAS. PHIL & STEVE HOPE THAT YOUR BUSINESS GROWS ALLLL ACROSS THE COUNTRY FOR YINZ GUYS.... VERY KOOL [ TIM & CHRISTY ] ..... ( KNUCKLE👊🏽BUMP ) T.T.W.T. ......

[@herbiebackhoe5593]

Great reinforcement idea for a pole building worth saving... I'm itching all over to get pushing n pulling attachments with my JD...

[@mopeman440]

Pretty sweet solution to post replacement. I might have to give them a call!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Please do so! Tell em we sent you!

[@Shredxcam22]

Awesome. I need this for my barn. The bottoms of the telephone poles are gone.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Call em!

[@philgrussenmeyer8743]

We have fixed plenty of round columns too. Let us know if we can help.

[@krille9674]

Cool! Keep up the Good work. Interesting to see a different color of tractor.

[@Formulabruce]

AWSOME!! Hope it works out well!

[@benjaminstockton3917]

That's pretty cool Tim thanks for video's

[@peterkober6758]

Tim Christi never seen anything like this we have a pole building give us peace of mind on if we have a problem nothing yet some built in 1964 so we don't think in my lifetime we will have any problems but we'll keep them in on our minds God Bless All PaK

[@mikey0011]

That is amazing!

[@peanutsmith1462]

Cool product. We use to build chicken house 4/4 post every 5ft center if they have one for a 4/4 post chicken house is 500-800 feet long that’s a lot of post

[@rickketchumn4458]

Building me a tractor shed glad I went all steel

[@zeratul6172]

Usles and u know it,respect for Tim

[@GoldCountryTrapping]

Really cool solution

[@KiotiCS]

That looks like a great solution. from central Illinois. Nice!

[@mikehornsby599]

Amazing, great job enjoyed that!!!

[@northjerseykevin409]

Cool. Are these available in NJ?

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Nice looking system. Hope you have good luck with it!!!

[@jsygrovehpi1]

Tim, now that the columns have been repaired, are you going to remove the mulched area and pour a new concrete slab in its place?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, eventually. So much time, so little to do!

[@jadavisfamilyfarms]

Great video Tim....you should take the mulch out and put gravel down there

[@jimc9581]

I would have thought the concrete went all the way to the top, the small barn I did I just poured concrete all the way up. It seems like that would give the post more protection, but I was just winging it since I really didn't know much about it. Anyway, glad you got it fixed, that looked like such a nice barn it would have been a shame to tear it down. I had been wondering what you ended up doing with it.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We’ll try to keep everyone up to date with the progress. It probably seems slow from the outside, but we are working as fast as we can on all aspects of our business.

[@harleyheil]

Concrete holds moisture and is porous. Concrete should only be use for footings or what the poles set on and that is it.

[@mattphillips4260]

do they have a set up that can be used on a skid steer they have the hyd hook ups that i think could tend to even the battery cart they use in tight places may be wrong to

[@philgrussenmeyer8743]

Matt, Yes we do have a set-up for a skid steer. It is the same driver, just a different quick attach rather than a 3-point.

[@mattphillips4260]

@@philgrussenmeyer8743 could you maybe also use the hyd on the tractor or skid steer as the power buggy in tight areas i am just trying to minimize the amount of equipment needed to do this kind of work the less equipment needed the better chance i have of doing this kind of work

[@KB325]

@@mattphillips4260 they have even smaller step up to push poles into the ground. Seen them as small as a table saw with hose

[@JedClark]

Nice tractor Steve - did I hear you got that in TN? :D

[@Joshua79C]

They used to have a system for new construction but seem to have discontinued it, was adjustable in height so there was no need to cut the wood column to size. For those wanting a longer lasting alternative though it is more extensive is a precast concrete of 10k psi rating called a permacolumn (non height adjustable like Morton's Foundation System or MFS which is part precast concrete with adjustable base), as the guy stated is more expensive due to the added labor, I like this more because it removes those sleeves from being in the way when you go to cover the wall inside again.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, please contact them about that system.

[@royamberg9177]

Good fix for older building to get the rest of it life out of it

[@Codeman0013]

Central Illinois my home area!!

[@ngnmech]

What I find interesting is how different people define different parts of the state depending on where they are located. The say they are from Central IL but are north of Bloomington. But to us more southern I-70 corridor folks we consider that Northern IL.

[@Codeman0013]

I’m south of Bloomington by Decatur and I agree

[@TractorTimewithTim]

And the Carbondale folks would consider I-70 Central :-)

[@Codeman0013]

Tractor Time with Tim take out cook county and the rest of the state is southern Illinois anyway lol

[@ngnmech]

@@TractorTimewithTim And if you are in Chicago and mention that you are from Southern IL, they ask if you are from Champaign.

[@steventhury8366]

I have a pole barn done with old telephone poles. The posts are rotting out at the base. It's a dirt floor. Do you have a system to work for these kinds of poles?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes they do. Contact them via the contact info in the description or mentioned in the video.

[@michaelknulle6924]

A clever solution and a real quick one.sorry that they are using a kubota but he is working fine

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The Kubota worked great!

[@waltermattson5566]

That looks like a great way to get more years out of a building.

[@jakeschisler7525]

He said he was from central Illinois. Peoria area? I like that! Nice!

[@SimonTekConley]

I would Love to have that barn. So many restoration projects could fit in there. Lol

[@jdouglas2109]

The posts that have concrete around them, why couldn't they make a sleeve with a bolt flange around the bottom that could be fastened to the concrete slab instead of driving them into the ground? Seems that would be just as strong and easier to install. Good info Tim, like your channel.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

They do...but will the concrete actually hold the weight of the building? My dad tried it by adding another 6x6 beside the original post. It broke the concrete within a week.

[@jdouglas2109]

@@TractorTimewithTim Frost heave probably breaking the concrete, should work in warmer climates if the concrete is thick enough. Just a thought.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Not in this scenario. They set the weight of the building back on the new post which was on the concrete. I’m not sure if it broke immediately, or if it took a few days. I think it was immediate. Anyway, 6” of concrete (maybe more) was not able to hold the weight of the building.

[@jdouglas2109]

@@TractorTimewithTim Wow I wouldn't have thought that, good to know. Scratch that idea...

[@scottfoster2487]

Great system. Major up grade would eliminate the forklif and make a quick attach system.

[@johnmurphy8259]

Tim how old is that building? I have 40 × 60 that was build new 19 years ago just wondering how long my 6×6's will lasts comparing to the age of that building. Great video you got me scared now.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

1998....but the mulch accelerated the post damage.

[@cherimitchell8977]

My rotten posts sit on concrete blocks with a rod that goes up into the post. Would StrongWay Systems work once that concrete block is removed and the post is up in the air or does it need the post to go down into the ground.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Would work. Post does not need to reach the ground. Not sure they are still in biz

[@AkDadStuff]

So is the 4th side of the post still exposed? Or does't it matter since the weight is now on the sleeve?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Exactly. The sleeve is now supporting the building. Doesn’t matter if the post totally rots at ground level.

[@AkDadStuff]

@@TractorTimewithTim Thanks for the reply

[@smileyking1019]

Very interesting !

[@nathanbrodeur]

Tim part of your pole barn shop might be on a huge piece of stone or you hit the frost line or at one time there was a old building there and they put dirt over it when the original farm section was sold and divided into plots

[@jamesbainton]

That shed is going to look amazing once you get all your shelving up. What about a wood stove in there for heating it when you want to work on Johnny in there?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

One step at a time!

[@jamesbainton]

@@TractorTimewithTim It is our job to plant lots and lots of ideas so that maybe a few of them will take hold! :) I bet you could find one on Craigslist pretty cheap.

[@randyclark5873]

Great vid

[@publicEnima]

Is Dax Shepard playing Phil in this Video?

[@tomkeating65]

I'm glad to see that you kept your original building. Can you get that attachment for Johnny v.2? Have a great day. 😎😎😎

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Hey Tim. What are the dimensions of your pole barn?

[@ddsgala4405]

That a cool system and the orange tools are cool to lol. Is this the old lights it shure looks bright in there

[@TractorTimewithTim]

It is the new lights. We were happy to get them installed before the post work.

[@waynebrogdon9628]

Technology is awesome

[@AyrshireGamer]

Covers 3 sides of the post what happens to the root on the open side

[@TractorTimewithTim]

The sleeve transfers the load from the post to the sleeve itself. It does not stop the rot, it just makes the rot irrelevant. Does that make sense?

[@scottwarrington3737]

Like that you saved an old building, they seem like they have an old soul that is work fixing.Are you going to make sure to keep water away from posts from the outside? I know the posts in the mulch rotted away cause of it, Or did you guys just do the other posts because they were there? My pole shed has wood columns above ground & cement columns in the ground, glad stay away from wood in the ground.

[@Dirtay427]

@Tractortimewithtim just wondering here what do you folks charge for brush hogging an acre of pasture or even putting in fire lines I live out here in California and with the recent fires over the past couple years there are people looking for that type of service and I have a Kubota l 3301 with a 50" plus brush hog just kind of wondering what numbers to throw out the people

[@TractorTimewithTim]

We do not discuss pricing on this channel. I will say one thing about brush hogging. Around here, I am not competitive with my 4’ brush hog on anything over about 2 acres. Competitors with larger mowers can do it for less.

[@Dirtay427]

Appreciate the reply thank you

[@truckinchihuahuaalvieschre2494]

Did you ask if Johnny could handle that driver using the power beyond?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I did not ask.

[@maxsands3861]

So if the post fails the only thing supporting the weight is a few lag bolts?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yep. They claim that is plenty.

[@maxsands3861]

@@TractorTimewithTim OKI Tim thanks for the quick reply.

[@rjm10031952]

Tim I need your advice. I have a JD 2025R w/loader. We are moving to the mnts and will be clearing snow from a long paved driveway. I think I want a loader mounted blade for that job, Could you provide info on which method of mounting it to the loader?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

There are several options. One of our sponsors, Artillian, just introduced a new loader mount blade. Check it out.

[@rjm10031952]

Thanks Tim. I will look @ it. Any others?

[@benjaminkline4855]

Do sleeves come in different sizes? I have seen many 4x4 pressure treated in my area that could use this

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Yes, different sizes available

[@philgrussenmeyer8743]

Sleeve are available in different sizes, the smallest available is 4-1/2" wide

[@tmichael6393]

That looks like a great solution. How old is the building now?

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Twas built in 98

[@17buckrogers]

would it be good to put them on a new building for longer beam usage?

[@chuckman2219]

That's a good question. I'd like to know.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

There are other / better solutions for new buildings. Do NOT put wood posts in the ground on new buildings!

[@Joshua79C]

I suggest you check out Midwest Permacolumns and their brackets as well for new builds and give RR Buildings channel a watch if you already have not as they use those extensively. Not sure why Strongway got rid of their new build brackets which are height adjustable and get encased in the concrete.

[@henryrodgers3409]

You are correct . R&R Buildings is a good You Tube channel to watch in seeing how a building ( barn ) should be built .