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A scratch build in this case would probably mean starting with a 30x80 concrete slab, which I can't afford. My plan is to decide which stem walls I want to keep and build everything from that point up. Not quite a scratch build but not really using any structure that's currently there. I'm...

Yes. I'm impressed with the condition of the stem walls and since the upright posts would sit on top of the sill plates it would spread the weight out on the stem wall a little bit more I think. I also considered putting new footings under the posts but I really don't think it's necessary...

Yeah, I understand everyone's view on this project. There's several options, some way better than others. I have another question for a different option. I'd also consider removing two stem walls and span the 30-32' distance between interior walls the other direction. I have a Dan-Sketch...

A couple more... You can see if I leave five individual full length bays with the stem walls between them it would be fairly easy to run beams down the center and hang rafters to the outside walls. That's the current plan. If I span the entire 30' it opens up the area better. I'd probably do...

Here's some more photos. You can see that it was put together with whatever they had at the time, which was a LONG time ago. The two best garages are the ones with doors and they're full length (30'). The rest are half sizes with a wall in the middle. You can see that it needs to be...

Thanks. It's my fifth E9. I run the e9coupe.com site so I'm obligated to have one. :) Yes, I'm planning on replacing everything. Some interior walls may stay but I'm counting on all new posts to raise the roof (18 posts in it's current configuration). I bought some used metal roofing in...

I've been meaning to get some good photos to post here so you guys know what I'm dealing with. If I only had more money.... ;)

This would need to be considered if I use trusses. Posts every 16' with support beams between on one side of the building (bay door side) and a stud wall on the other side.

The existing structure is a mess really. Part of it isn't bad, with center beams and decent sized rafters/purlins and the other half of the building is like they used popsicle sticks and you can't even go on the roof. My dilemma is the concrete "foundation" is a stemwall at each bay. If I had...

This is my thinking. Yes I am raising the roof so I can fit a 12' two-post lift in the center. About three feet from where it is now.

I have a very old wooden structure that's five separate bays about 30x80 total size. Right now they're all separate garages with support posts in the middle of the 30ft length (5 16x30 bays). I was planning on just rebuilding what's there and making it somewhat taller but I'm wondering if I...

I have an old building (1950's we think) that is a Quonset hut with two lean-to type additions. We have leaks on the Quonset roof and I'm looking for ideas on how to seal it up. Because of the shape it looks like water is getting in between the seams as they come down the top and sides so I'm...