Rebuilding Onto Existing Concrete Foundation

I'm in Albany, VT.

I have a 40' X 80' concrete foundation, in great shape, that used to be an equipment shed. The shed roof collapsed a number of years ago so the foundation, with a dirt floor, is the only thing left.

I'm envisioning the foundation could be used as the base for a sugar shack that would have solar on the south facing roof. I'm thinking the sugar shack could be built in phases over a few years with the 1st phase being the uprights, rafters and metal roof for a 40' wide X 24' long section. This would allow enough room to setup an evaporator, perhaps in 2023, and boil. I would also store and dry firewood in this section.

Any advice on timber framing or stick built, DIY building, plans...will be greatly appreciated.

There's lots to think about but you should have plenty of room!

If you're serious about a timber frame structure then you should contact Jim Giroux from Vermont Frames in Starksboro, VT. Jim is a sugar maker over here in Richmond.

Regardless of what you do, I would recommend a concrete floor, with a drain.

Good luck.

Ken

Orange again,
The foot print is big! Maybe do 40 x 40 with 20 x 40 as the sugarhouse and the rest storage?
Cost is also a factor.
Good luck with your project!
Regards,
Chris