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| Wind turbines can provide power overnight, during storms, and on cloudy days -- or when your solar system has a hiccup, like this one did. |
We traveled deep into the Solitario section of the Ranch on Monday to answer a solar power trouble call.
After a fuse change, the system seemed to be back to it's normal, robust state.
It did start to rain as we left, and we were happy to be caught in some surreal weather conditions. Saw the biggest dustdevil we've ever laid eyes upon, sucking in dust from miles away in big orange clouds.
We ended the workday with 2-4-1 burgers at the Starlight, where we got to watch the storm blow into town -- and catch some happy locals and bewildered turistos in the rain.
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| Every table is a work of art at the Starlight Theatre. |
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| Gigabyte's Cabin 2.0 under the West Corazon. |
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| A look at the new barn being constructed. |
I love the starlights tables! cool pics.:)
ReplyDeleteCasey - are you guys still liking these barn structures? How are they holding up in the wind?
ReplyDeleteWe think we're going to settle on one of the Derksen buildings to live in, but we're considering other options for additional structures at the homestead too.
Chris Miller
Our180.com - One Family's Journey To Finding True Happiness
Chris-
ReplyDeleteThe engineered metal structures have held up very well. We started using them six years ago and the originals are all still fine. They do flex in the wind until you add more structure.
The Derksen buildings seem great too. Our friend and supplier Ron has started selling them on Hwy118. We haven't seen how they hold up over time, but they seem well made and will certainly give you a strong shelter instantly.
Wood shrinks and hardens a lot out here, but that can be easily worked around. We plan on putting metal siding or stucco on all our exposed wood.
We were thinking the same thing (stucco). Although you can get the derksen buildings with the new LP Smartside siding (http://www.lpcorp.com/smartside/) but like you, I have not seen any examples of how the stuff holds up over time in the desert.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be buying from Ron for sure. Just gotta find the right piece of land!!
Chris Miller
Our180.com - One Family's Journey To Finding True Happiness
Have you looked at Hardie Board? It has a cement coating that is engineered for your climate zone.
ReplyDeleteThere are only two downsides to Hardie board. First, it's very expensive. Second, it is a huge pain in the ass to repair when it does get damaged (or when you are modifying it).
ReplyDeleteShould mention, aside from that, we love it, and use it occasionally.
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