Plans for Sugar House

[sugarwoodacres]

Anyone willing to share a set of plans for a sugarhouse . Hoping for about 12 x 16 or a bit bigger . local blg inspector is a pain and wants a set of plans . Even if i can copy them . Thanks . Hope your getting high sugar content .

[Flat47]

Here's one from UVM:

http://www.uvm.edu/~uvmaple/sugarhousedesign.pdf

...ok, there are actually two designs shown in there...

[sugarwoodacres]

Thanks for the help FLAT47

[Mark]

In our area the last thing you would want to say is that it is for a sugarhouse because it opens up a whole can of worms. If I were to do it over I would build a garage that has water for a bathroom and a septic. After it was all done I would get the bug to make syrup.

[Maple Ridge]

I would go bigger by 4ft. I have a 12 X 16 and by the time I put in my entry door, my 4' sliding door my filter canner a 6' counter top and a small area for wood, I don't have room for a sink. If you have your wood outside, you may be OK, but it is easier to go a little bigger now than later. I told my town office I was building a shed.

[sugarwoodacres]

Thanks for info !

[Flat47]

I would go bigger by 4ft. I have a 12 X 16 and by the time I put in my entry door, my 4' sliding door my filter canner a 6' counter top and a small area for wood, I don't have room for a sink. If you have your wood outside, you may be OK, but it is easier to go a little bigger now than later. I told my town office I was building a shed.

Agreed.
Up here building a barn or shed is no big deal - it's agriculture related which helps. I realize some areas or more stringent when it comes to permits and codes. Still, a sugarhouse is a seasonal-use barn. Sometimes it helps to work that angle. It's not a stretch either, so there's no harm in stating it.

[Dill]

Around here you better off saying its an ag structure from the get go. The permit is cheaper and your taxed at a lower rate.
Really take the time to plan out your wood storage. And evap layout. I wish I had made my shack wider and run the evap sideways instead of lengthways.

[sugarwoodacres]

Thanks Dill, Ive wondered about turning the evaporator sideways but Im trying to stay around 14 x 20, 16 x 20 . Wood storage will be outside accessed thru a slider . Sap tanks outside piped in . This may sound crazy but we're not planning on going above 250 taps so evap size SHOULDN'T change:) . I have 12" square pavers for free so thats the floor . Roof pitch Im thinking pretty steep maybe 10/12 to try to keep moisture running down to eves to inside gutters . Thanks again

[PapaSmiff]

Don't say it's a garage. I believe that in most states, it's illegal to have an open flame in a garage, although my local building inspector could not give me a good reason why.

[sugarwoodacres]

This is NJ ... land of the highest taxes . This " shed " is to store farm equipment in. Thanks again to all who respond.

[Father & Son]

If you have a chance and other sugarhouses in the area tour them. I'm sure all the owners would be more than happy to give you a look see. See as many as you can, take notes and even pictures, and apply the good ideas to what will work for you. I wish I had plans when I built. I would do alittle, step back, and plan!

Jim

[backyard sugaring]

The reason is gas. Gas fumes stay low and that is why you can't have a wood stove in a garage. In my area saying it is a barn is a lot easier than trying to build a garage. Good Luck. Lee

[sugarwoodacres]

OK so today I went to the sawmill and for hemloc board batten siding $815 for 95 1"thick by 10" wide 8' long and 95 battens. Is that a fair price or can anyone reccomend a sawmill less expensive ?Thanks

[christopherh]

Thats not a bad price. When I ordered the sides to my sugarhouse (also hemlock rough cut) it was a little more than that.

[sugarwoodacres]

thanks , I cant get a good look at your sugarhouse from small pic , but it looks good

[RipTyd]

Board and batten is a good look . Best of luck to ya . Take lots of pics along the way and post em on your profile it will help the next addict .

[christopherh]

[QUOTE=sugarwoodacres;183901]thanks , I cant get a good look at your sugarhouse from small pic , but it looks good[/QUO

thanks and Goodluck! There are some better pictures of mine on Pleasant Valley View Farm on Facebook.