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*Metal siding closures  - about 40 for $60- [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/pole-barn-post-frame-materials/pole-barn-post-frame-tools-accessories/pro-rib-inside-closure-4-pack/1558577/p-1444448486333-c-5713.htm]
*Metal siding closures  - about 40 for $60- [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/pole-barn-post-frame-materials/pole-barn-post-frame-tools-accessories/pro-rib-inside-closure-4-pack/1558577/p-1444448486333-c-5713.htm]
*Gutter Clips - 8 in SH7 - $16 - [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/gutters-accessories/gutter-fittings/spectra-metals-2-x-3-gutter-downspout-clip/3dpcliprtw/p-1499236719463-c-1492703914555.htm]
*Gutter Clips - 8 in SH7 - $16 - [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/roofing-soffits-gutters/gutters-accessories/gutter-fittings/spectra-metals-2-x-3-gutter-downspout-clip/3dpcliprtw/p-1499236719463-c-1492703914555.htm]
=Landscape=
*Geotextile for driveway - 3 rolls - $150 [https://www.menards.com/main/building-materials/landscaping-materials/landscaping-fabric/duraweave-geotextile-fabric/23445/p-1510126109877-c-13236.htm?srsltid=AfmBOookhbhicnizH3-EDHocprtuqc6nwHtFdASe4qZAodg3BbHOtr2H]


=Electrical=
=Electrical=

Latest revision as of 01:38, 24 December 2025

For many, UV resistance must be addressed in outdoor environments. Coatings and protection can include:

  • UV inhibitors in plastic
  • Gravel (roof)
  • Physical protection
  • Cement coat
  • Paint and other UV coat
  • Sacrificial material - sufficient thickness
  • Metal or wood cladding
  • Use in interior or behind walls

Building Materials - Siding

  • Drip cap - 2" now used at base of SH6-7 - about 13 sections at $7 or $100 - [1]
  • Metal siding closures - about 40 for $60- [2]
  • Gutter Clips - 8 in SH7 - $16 - [3]

Landscape

  • Geotextile for driveway - 3 rolls - $150 [4]

Electrical

  • Wallo access panels - 3 - $30 [5]
  • electrical boxes - 30 or so for $120 [6]

Electrical Service Entrance

  • Boxes are Plasma cut from thin steel or stainless, and folded. Small welds are done as needed.
  • 3D printed insulators are used
  • Teminals use CuAl and made from ZnAl alloys?
  • [2] 2" bushing $4 [7]
  • 2" electrical conduit
  • 3" electrical conduit for service entrance

Plumbing

  • 2" PVC pipe @$7 for 10' [8]
  • [2] 2" union $20 [9]

Tools

  • Dewalt battery - 8 of them per event at $50 - $400 saved based on lifetime design
  • Cordless Blower - $15 - [10]
  • Cordless heat gun - $40 [11]
  • Gunnie - 24 - or $200 [12]

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