Recent content by Pauljt

Ahhh. The paralysis of analysis. Spend so much time trying to figure out the big picture that you never get started on the small things that combined make up that "big picture". Pick something...anything. A corner that needs clearing out, some nuts and bolts sorted, tools organized. Doesn't...

Still trying to get this straight in my head. So if I used post frame construction with ten foot spacing between the posts, the three posts on each end would be load bearing. Any posts going on the 30ft sides would be mainly for rigidity for the walls? And to build inside walls off?

Yup. He has them.

The ohd could go in the side of the shop rather than the front (which would now be the side. I'd turn the building 90 degrees). I'm still figuring out the building layout. Came across a guy close by with 12 engineered trusses. He said they measure 30ft 11in. from heel to heel with 16in overhang...

I know that it's an odd (and maybe dumb) question but here goes. In a 20x30 shop I know that traditionally the trusses would span the width (20ft). Could they go lengthways (30ft)? I started thinking it over and can't seem to get my head around it.

I've decided to go with 20'x30'. Gonna be post frame construction. Started clearing the site yesterday. Had to remove a 24' above ground pool that was in the middle of a 30'x 36' deck. Should finish the deck removal tomorrow. I'll start putting up some pics as soon as I figure out how. Gonna...

Nice shop but you need more hammers.

The building usage will be mainly for motorcycle repair. I'm not concerned with getting a vehicle in there. I don't even have the clearance on the "driveway side" of my house to get into the back yard with a car. Motorcycle...no problem. I have quite a few bikes and although I will be down...

When you give two different pitches for the outside and inside that is what is known as a scissor truss? Or some variation?

I checked the website. 16'4" refers to peak height.

Stop asking hard questions lol. I think the 16'4" is peak height. I won't be going with carport(s). The 1.5 car garage is actually a single car garage. About 12 by 22 or so. The new garage will be eighteen feet back from the house. Basically what I'm wondering is how much storage space I can...

Hi guys. I am in the planning stages of building a small shop in my back yard. Municipal restrictions here will limit me to about 600sq.ft. The shop will not be used for vehicles other than motorcycles and will be a detached structure. I also have a 1.5 car attached garage. I plan on putting...

I'm Paul. From Aylmer Ontario Canada. Been lurking for a while and reading a lot of great and informative threads. I plan on building a 20ft by 30ft shop in my back yard. I'm a lifelong tradesman...31yrs as a millwright and about 12 as a motorcycle mechanic. I own and operate my own shop but I'm...