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What type of equipment will I need to erect one of your buildings?

Besides the normal everyday tools, you would require some type of lifting equipment to raise the column and rafters. A typical farm building will have a 16′ column that is 200 to 250 pounds and the rafter would weigh 500 to 700 pounds for a 60′ wide rafter. A rented forklift, track loader, or a front end loader will work if it will reach your height requirements. A screw gun will be required to install the self-drilling screws. The gun should have an adjustable clutch that will disengage the driver so as not to strip out the neoprene washer on the screws as it tightens to the building. The cost of a new screw gun from Dewalt of Black and Decker is around $130.00.