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Old August 8th 08, 09:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Default Hangers for Experimentals


"steveukman" wrote

Does anybody have recommendations for hanger companies to talk to (or
experience using general contractors to build this type of
structure). If there are companies that work with us ordinary
'Experimantal' folks rather than millionaires or corporations for
modest buildings, the information would be really appreciated.

I have a family, demanding day job and Sonex project - so building a
hanger myself would probably be stretching myself way too thin.


Any good local general contractor should be able to do a good, cheap job of
it.

Make it like a pole shed, use galvanized metal (with baked on enamel if you
want to get fancy) for the walls and roof, and use wood roof trusses. The
truss company can specify the design for any span you want, including light
storage, or a room upstairs.

There are many doors you can buy commercially, or you could home brew your
own for your contribution to the project.

Look around at most any grass country strip. There are plenty money saving
design and construction ideas around.
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Jim in NC