jgriffin
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I've been doing some research into my ADD/ADHD, and the term "hyper focus" has come up a few times. This next idea, is most definitely that.
It's quite, quite, outside the box, but i've had a pallet of Silfab B-Grade panels sitting around for about 6 months outside. I sold 4, so I have 17 remaining, between 265 and 300 watt. I'm doing a Grid-Tie on my home, and it's looking like these panels are just going to complicate the install where they're B-Grade, and i'm best to just leave them Off-Grid. I've also been wanting a storage area, and don't want to spend a ton on supplies, and mounting equipment for the panels. The building doesn't even have to be overly water tight to be honest, just something to put the 4-wheeler and Sea-doo under cover somewhat. Potentially throw a Gro-watt AIO that can take a large series string, then try and power a Mini split from it with assistance from the grid when my 5 kw lifepo4 monstrosity of a battery depletes.
That being said.......What if........hear me out............the panels acted as the sheathing on the front and roof on a small barn? If the frame was standard 2x4 construction, some extra diagonal bracing on the inside of the structure to take the side to side stress, and have the panels themselves as the exterior layer? They're taking the brunt of the UV damage regardless, and if the interior bracing is doing it's job, I can't see them adding much stress to the panel frames.
I'm thinking around 12' wide, then I could have 2 horizontal panels, a large door then 2 more horizontal panels across the front. Shed roof for the top, maybe put a dozen up there as well. Sheath the other sides in with boards, in my area I'm able to do a 600 sq ft building without an inspection. Still have to get a permit, but no one to poke around and see what's going on after that point.
I'm already past the point of realizing I'm crazy, but I might just try it anyways. And I know i'm only out the sheathing costs for one south facing wall and roof, but I figure it's still more sturdy than a tarp shed or those terrible metal sheds from Home Depot. They shouldn't even be allowed to sell them in our climate zone, they crumple after the first snow or any substantial wind.
Welcome to any criticism at this point, gotta feeling i'll be getting some flack on this one. lol. :D
It's quite, quite, outside the box, but i've had a pallet of Silfab B-Grade panels sitting around for about 6 months outside. I sold 4, so I have 17 remaining, between 265 and 300 watt. I'm doing a Grid-Tie on my home, and it's looking like these panels are just going to complicate the install where they're B-Grade, and i'm best to just leave them Off-Grid. I've also been wanting a storage area, and don't want to spend a ton on supplies, and mounting equipment for the panels. The building doesn't even have to be overly water tight to be honest, just something to put the 4-wheeler and Sea-doo under cover somewhat. Potentially throw a Gro-watt AIO that can take a large series string, then try and power a Mini split from it with assistance from the grid when my 5 kw lifepo4 monstrosity of a battery depletes.
That being said.......What if........hear me out............the panels acted as the sheathing on the front and roof on a small barn? If the frame was standard 2x4 construction, some extra diagonal bracing on the inside of the structure to take the side to side stress, and have the panels themselves as the exterior layer? They're taking the brunt of the UV damage regardless, and if the interior bracing is doing it's job, I can't see them adding much stress to the panel frames.
I'm thinking around 12' wide, then I could have 2 horizontal panels, a large door then 2 more horizontal panels across the front. Shed roof for the top, maybe put a dozen up there as well. Sheath the other sides in with boards, in my area I'm able to do a 600 sq ft building without an inspection. Still have to get a permit, but no one to poke around and see what's going on after that point.
I'm already past the point of realizing I'm crazy, but I might just try it anyways. And I know i'm only out the sheathing costs for one south facing wall and roof, but I figure it's still more sturdy than a tarp shed or those terrible metal sheds from Home Depot. They shouldn't even be allowed to sell them in our climate zone, they crumple after the first snow or any substantial wind.
Welcome to any criticism at this point, gotta feeling i'll be getting some flack on this one. lol. :D