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I need poles about 35-40 poles that are 2.5+ inches in diameter and at least 6 feet long for rafters.  I want extras just in case.  I know I can get 5-6 of those from our yard, as well as anestimated 10-12 or more from my in-laws property.

I also need 3 poles that are 3+ inches in diameter and at least 16 feet long for the ridgepole and headers and 2 or 3 that are 11 feet long for trusses.  

Any that can be delivered would help tremendously.  I am working on asking about a pickup to transport poles from my in-laws property.  Please send me a purple moosage if you can help out with any spares lying around.  

Any advice on air drying time for small diameter wood for construction?  It will be at least March to May before I start build.  If I don't have enough rafters, or if the wood isn't ready yet, I plan to put up a temporary tarp roof until I am ready to build the roof.

Also, any suggestions on how or where to obtain low cost sand and small gravel?  Right now, I have $16 and change.  I can get 50lb bags at Lowe's for $5, but I am trying to minimize costs where I can.
 
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Can you get a firewood permit in your area to harvest wood from gov land?

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Where are you located?  We have lots of tall Juniper aka "Cedar" trees.

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Do you have a vehicle?  I'm thinking with some creativity you could get a few buckets of gravel from a gravel quarry or landscape place for free or a buck a bucket.  Or if they grade gravel roads in your area they sometimes leave a ridge of excess gravel.  Carefully removing it could be a community service...

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Mike Haasl wrote:Do you have a vehicle?  I'm thinking with some creativity you could get a few buckets of gravel from a gravel quarry or landscape place for free or a buck a bucket.  Or if they grade gravel roads in your area they sometimes leave a ridge of excess gravel.  Carefully removing it could be a community service...



Due to a series of red tape, I don't have a driver's licence.  We are working on getting it back, but not sure how long it will take.  Once I do, it would be worth asking.
 
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