Started with no end in sight 30X40X12 pole building

[IFIXEM2]

Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum been lurking for couple months thought I'd post my new project. Just moved to a different home with a one car attached and why to much junk to go in it, so it's time to expand
The plain is to get the outside shell and floor done this year, then the electrical and heating later. Pic's of it going up

delivery

ground breaking

setting post

framing

More pics to load, outside almost done just waiting on concrete

 

[IFIXEM2]

got the rest of the pics off my camera.

roof is on

metal going on

As it is today waiting for the floor to be poured

 

[LXCam]

Damn that's way cool. I like the color change, it really helps break down the height. They'd never allow that type of construction where I'm at.

 

[Anglia Guy]

That is one totally awesome building. You really did a fantastic job.

 

[safexcrane]

Fantastic job you have done. Its a really a good building.

 

[IFIXEM2]

Thanks guys. I'm getting excided to get it done myself, took the crew of 5 guys 4 days to get it were its at now. Got 50ton of roadpack delivered today hope it enough to level it out. The way I got around some of the building code here is it's going to be attached to the house with a breezeway when done.

 

[CNGsaves]

Thanks guys. I'm getting excided to get it done myself, took the crew of 5 guys 4 days to get it were its at now. Got 50ton of roadpack delivered today hope it enough to level it out. The way I got around some of the building code here is it's going to be attached to the house with a breezeway when done.

So does that mean you'll have a man door on new shop across from the man door on house??

Nice looking shop. I like the two-color metal siding. Keep pics coming.

 

[IFIXEM2]

So does that mean you'll have a man door on new shop across from the man door on house??

Nice looking shop. I like the two-color metal siding. Keep pics coming.

Thanks, and yes man door will be across from the house man door but waiting on the concrete to build breezeway and install the door even with the floor that way

 

[safexcrane]

IFIXEM2, I really exited to see the pics after being completed. Hope you will share pics.

 

[lorge1989]

^x2.

If I lived in a place that would permit a building like that, you'd bet I'd do it in a heartbeat. Pole barns / bulidings get a bad rap typically but I love them!

 

[IFIXEM2]

I will share when more progress is made. Planning on 10x10 carriage house doors to help bleend in with the neighborhood better

 

[IFIXEM2]

Got some fill rock put in today, getting ready to pour concrete soon I hope.

 

[IFIXEM2]

I woke up to a beautiful site today a concrete truck in my driveway

I gotta say this is the only way to trowel concrete and looks like fun also

video
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/88FieroGT/media/Building/MVI_1790_zps3e25fac5.mp4.html

After concrete curing sealer applied, I think its looking great and can hardly wait to start using it

Hopefully I'll get some doors in a week or so fingers crossed

 

[SatisTraction]

do you mind sharing the cost? I got quoted $17500 today for a 30x40x12 insulated shell with 2 10x10 doors, man door, and 4" thick concrete. no electrical or plumbing.

 

[mdkingsley]

Very cool, soon we can see the cool stuff going in it.

 

[KULIWOBBY]

Maybe it's just the pics but did they not put saw cuts in the floor?

 

[IFIXEM2]

Maybe it's just the pics but did they not put saw cuts in the floor?

Your right they were back this morning to pour the approach and breeze way, and cut the floor. Almost hated to see it cut looked to perfect, but I know if you don't it will crack were you don't want it and look worse.

SatisTraction that sounds like a good deal to me, your specs sound like mine. I've got the extra 10x5 breezeway and will have CHI 5283 doors, all in about 24k.

 

[IFIXEM2]

Well moved in a couple of new to me benches, buddy of mine is setting up a new shop a dose a lot of welding and didn't want the oil socked tops and was going to throw them out so free to me

the second one has cast iron legs and very heavy

Still waiting on doors, told they will be installed Monday

 

[Toomanytools?]

Nice place, do you know what the wall insulation is? Looks like that solar shield not very thick, looks easier to put up. Same on roof? I didn't see what part of the world is the build ?
Thanks Jeff

 

[IFIXEM2]

Nice place, do you know what the wall insulation is? Looks like that solar shield not very thick, looks easier to put up. Same on roof? I didn't see what part of the world is the build ?
Thanks Jeff

Thanks, had the whole thing warped with product they call plyfoil it's like bubble warp with reflective backing. I figured it would help with lighting some also. I'm in central Illinois.

http://www.plyco.com/P/PlyWhite/82

 

[IFIXEM2]

I finally got some doors, CHI model 5983 they are very well made and would recommend.

 

[ZRX61]

I'd take a belt sander to those old bench tops, but leave some of the original paint, dents etc, then finish with satin varnish.

 

[AZ Glen]

what size are those side windows? im building a 30x40x12 too.

 

[jameswood]

Nice job! Anxious to see your progress. Like the overhangs, two tone and colors. Door trims add a nice touch.
Interesting re getting permit for the breezway, lol. Have to remember that trick!

Clearly you did your homework.

I would do some proper landscaping along side's so mowers don't do damage. Noting "linear" but instead some radius's kinda break up the "linearity". jmo

 

[IFIXEM2]

I'd take a belt sander to those old bench tops, but leave some of the original paint, dents etc, then finish with satin varnish.

Might have to give that a try, bet it would look better them they do now.

what size are those side windows? im building a 30x40x12 too.

They are a 4'x3' simonton window

 

[IFIXEM2]

Got some of my junk moved in and decided I need to build shelves so that's on the short list to get done, but right now I'm working on electrical.

got the panel and meter box installed

found a couple cabinets at a local factory outlet $15 a piece, didn't think I could buy the wood of that.

 

[IFIXEM2]

Got my door opener up, running it off an extension cord right now. Still working on getting electrical all done. The opener is a liftmaster 8500 its an excellent opener except the range of the remote, my homelink on the truck work farther maxed out maybe 100ft. but operation is smooth and quiet.

Video of opener

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/88FieroGT/media/Building/MVI_1833_zps1ab0f910.mp4.html

 

[uniballer]

Like how its looking, Keep it coming!

 

[IFIXEM2]

My electrical I've been working on also

 

[hosedragger622]

What sealer did you use on the floor?

 

[Hephaestus29]

I like your glass floor, that's what I should have had done. You should be able to just run a dust mop over it to get clean real easy.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Coming together nicely, keep up the great work!

 

[IFIXEM2]

What sealer did you use on the floor?

I'm pretty sure it was W. R. MEADOWS curing and sealing compound but forgot to take a pic

Looks nice and cleans up easy but isn't as durable as most epoxies, sliding heavy stuff can scratch it

http://www.wrmeadows.com/cs-309-25-acrylic-curing-sealing-compound/

 

[06ramctd]

Very nice! What type of insulation did they use? & what is the R value?

 

[IFIXEM2]

Not sure what the R value is but reflects 97% radiant energy, and I can tell you it about 10 degrees cooler them my dads garage in the heat

Thanks, had the whole thing warped with product they call plyfoil it's like bubble warp with reflective backing. I figured it would help with lighting some also. I'm in central Illinois.

http://www.plyco.com/P/PlyWhite/82

 

[06ramctd]

Thanks for the info! The shop looks great!

 

[Tejas TJ]

What size lot are you on if you don't mind me asking?

 

[IFIXEM2]

What size lot are you on if you don't mind me asking?

I believe it is 120x80, have an extra 10' on the far side and about 15' on the back

and thanks 06ramctd

 

[Tejas TJ]

Ok, that's around the size of mine. Thx for the reply.

 

[spotco2]

What is that taped to the bottoms of your garage door framing to protect it from the concrete and sealer? Is it just plastic or something else?