ag4gt 05-25-2005, 08:47 AM I have been thinking about putting up a steel building. Sort of like a Morton Building.
http://www.mortonbuildings.com (http://www.mortonbuildings.com/)
Something in the 30 X 40 size. I want to seal it up completely so it can be heated in the winter. I will be using it to work on vehicles (obviously) but I also want a general shop for wood working and what ever else comes along. My wife has also asked for a bit of floor space as a separate room. Like my tag line on my signature says… Well, I am retiring July 1 and I am finally going to have a good place to work
I was wondering:
1. If anyone else had put up anything like this and what you thought of the overall project.
2. Also, what brand name did you put up and would you do it again?
3. Would you stick build instead of a metal building?
skoryaro2 05-25-2005, 12:14 PM My .02
I've had (and built) many metal "pole buildings" over that past 20 years. Currently have one that is 30' x 40'. I prefer them over stick builts because construction goes so quickly. Drill holes / set the poles one day. Framing and trusses the next. Roof / singles (or a metal roof) the next day. Side metal the next day. Doors windows the next and it's done. Most time they are completed in less than a work week.
Do your research - alot of manafacturers offer a a very good warranty on rusting of metal, poe heave etc.... Also, dependant on how your property taxes are figured, a pole building could be taxed less.
That said. Stick built offers the advantage of when you plan on insulating the interior because it can be insulated easily the same as a home would whereas a pole building is more of a hassle to insulate - unless you use spray on foam which is too expensive IMHO.
Either way has it + and - but I'm always been happy with the pole buildings I've had.
dkubek 05-25-2005, 05:18 PM My .02
Go bigger and do your research as to the type you want. We have a pole barn that is 36x48 and is already full of toys. It sounds huge, but should have gone 40x50 at least. Trust me, you will be happy you did and it won't be that much extra. Especially if your wife is planning on taking stock in this too. Ours is not yet insulated, but as stated previously, it would be very easy to do so. Hope this helps.
Dan
dkubek 05-25-2005, 05:32 PM I tried posting a pic on the last post, so here it goes again.
dmax4fun 05-25-2005, 07:11 PM If you make anything bigger make it longer. It is alot cheaper to go longer than wider. Plus then you can seperate your wifes area from yours and she can have her own door. I prefer stick built for strenth, insulating, hanging cabinets and stuff, but have a Steel exterior. And the barn idea with a loft area...... :ro)
wbens 05-25-2005, 08:28 PM ag4gt- I am a member of a volunteer railroad in Iowa. We recently put up a Morton Building and couldn't be happier. It is a 250x60 building. We were very impressed with how quick the building went up and the quality of the building overall. The warranty on these is amazing. 50 years!! I would recommend them.
William
dkubek 05-25-2005, 08:52 PM ag4gt- I am a member of a volunteer railroad in Iowa. We recently put up a Morton Building and couldn't be happier. It is a 250x60 building. We were very impressed with how quick the building went up and the quality of the building overall. The warranty on these is amazing. 50 years!! I would recommend them.
William
Now that's big!!! Could really work on my truck in that one!
wbens 05-25-2005, 09:26 PM Yeah its big. I can't remeber but the side walls are either 14 or 16 ft tall. If you go to www.mcrr.org and go under New Building you can see some pics of it being built.
William
funtoy 05-25-2005, 10:42 PM Had a wood garage and show 20 years [never again]
Three years ago built a metal 24x56,frame 2x6 galvanize frame on two foot centers so would be ready for sheet rock,aluminum windows and doors.
Had spray foam insulation in walls,and ceiling.
Only thing have done for up keep is wash it a few months ago,it didn't look dirty but sure looks better now.
Dmax Tim 05-26-2005, 06:11 AM Around here is a company called K-steel, steel frame and trusses and uses horizontal 2X6 yp on edge 24" so u have steel frame and can insulate w/ R-19 fiberglass.
B-i-L built a 50X90 w/ 14' eves and due to the cathedral roof was able to put in a 24X14' power overhead door.
I built my shop (40X60) on a slab w/ footers, built 2X6 yp 15' high and stood them up.
Solid sheeted w/ 1/2 osb and vinyl siding, R-19 fiberglass and 5/8 firecode drywall.
Diesel_Day_Dreamin 05-28-2005, 05:26 AM I had a 40'x60' put up with 12' tall by 12' wide slider doors. All metal roofing and sides. 35 yr. warranty on the enamel (baked on finish). 6"x6" beams and 40' wood trusses for $18+k. 3 days to construct. Be sure to check into getting "side lights", this allows sunlight into your building. An old oil forced hot air furnace out of a house takes the chill off with no insulation. I have a pic from a plane... the white band under the roof overhang lets the sun in to light the building during the day.
wbens 05-28-2005, 12:00 PM Diesel_Day-Dreamin'- Man it must be nice havin a plot of land like that. I would love something like that.
William
Steel frame is nice because you can hang a lot of weight on the uprights. We have racks built off the uprights for holding steel. There's a lot of weight hanging off that wall for years. We also have a 4" I beam hung from the ceiling for an air hoist and trolley.
DuckhunterInTN 06-13-2005, 03:29 PM I had a 40'x60' put up with 12' tall by 12' wide slider doors. All metal roofing and sides. 35 yr. warranty on the enamel (baked on finish). 6"x6" beams and 40' wood trusses for $18+k. 3 days to construct. Be sure to check into getting "side lights", this allows sunlight into your building. An old oil forced hot air furnace out of a house takes the chill off with no insulation. I have a pic from a plane... the white band under the roof overhang lets the sun in to light the building during the day.
Who built yours? That seems like a reasonable price...did that include concrete and doors?
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