Recent content by p1capt

I have had both stick built and pole buildings and both were about 1/2 finished on the inside with a heated woodshop. I prefer the pole building just do to the fact that the shell is much quicker to put up and then I can finish the rest as time and money allow. However, if you are wanting attic...

This is a nice looking light, however, after seeing your building (it's nice), if you're in an area of the country that gets snow they will bend if snow builds up on your roof and slides off. I know by experience. Just something to consider.

They use the Amish to build their buildings. If Dutch Mill Supply is not interested in finishing the building they should be able to give you the name of some Amish that I think you could get to finish your building.

I am just south of Des Moines and had a pole building built by Dutch Mill Supply out of Pella that I am very happy with.

No offense Capt, but as a builder for 30 years you don't have many credentials. You are basically just saying I've just been doing whatever I was taught 30 years ago. I'm a licensed engineer with a pretty intense interest in building science because I plan to build a new super efficient house...

Not a scientist or engineer but I have been around the building trades for 30 years. Vapor barriers are tried and true and have worked for longer than I've been around. I would go with tried and true. Just my opinion.

I am on my second pole shed with a finished shop in it with 12-14" of cellulose insulation. I did not put anything under the roof steel. I do have a 12" overhang with vents and I made sure to block off the cellulose so I still had ventilation in the attic space like you do a house. I have never...