How to Build a Grain Bin House
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There are literally dozens of Grain Bin Home plans across the internet, but the one with greatest credibility is one published by Mother Earth News in 2010. Since that article, Grain Bin Homes are popping up everywhere, and it is easy to see why.
The first step is to find the right bin or bins. It is also easy to connect bins with inexpensive walkways. If you have your own, on your own property, you are a step ahead. If not, you will have to locate some empty, for sale bins, in your area. If you need to move them, depending on size, some can be moved in one piece on a flatbed truck. Others will need to be taken apart, and later reconstructed on your land.
Round houses have been a successful design option for thousands of years. Wind passes around the building and finds no resistance. Round buildings achieve much higher wind ratings than traditional straight edged buildings. Round houses also have less surface area on the exterior making for a home that is easier to heat and cool.