
DIY is "hot" these days. Actually, it’s always been “hot” on farms as a way to save money and make use of family labor. But CB Structures, Inc., (Conestoga Buildings) offers a cool, simple and free layout planner for developing a floor plan for a post-frame machine shed, barn, garage, office – maybe even a family room – on your own computer – for free. That way, you’re less likely to have “wish I’d done it differently” hind-thoughts.
Step 1: Click on layout-planner tool. Be patient while the tool loads. Flash Player v9.115 or higher is required.
This free website planner is simple to use via a single pop-up window. No obligation is required. However, you must login to save your plans and share them. But you can print your plans without logging in.
Step 2: Start by choosing a building – ag building, garage, horse barn or a house. Then select appropriate dimensions.
Step 3: Now, you choose size-adjustable images of what you want to put inside – tractors, combines, trucks, wagons, tillage tools, workbenches, tool carts or even office and home furnishings. Shown is a quick example of what you can do.
If, for instance, your combine crowds out other implements, it's better to find out before you build than after. It may mean you need to upsize your shed.
Step 4: When finished, print out your final design for future reference. Or save it to the CB Structures Web site. Site registration is necessary to save designs and access extra features.
This planner’s real value for DYIers is that it can help ensure that the building accommodates all that you want it for – without that “I wish I had done it this way” afterthought. You can even position wiring, lighting, phone jacks, security cameras plus outside landscaping.
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