Recent content by Wpauley

I had Morton put up in December of 2016 I've had nothing but problems with the roof since it was new I highly recommend staying away from Morton Buildings specially the skylights I like that feature but the building has leaked almost constantly since it was new they send a guy out with a caulk...

I cannot imagine how anyone will be able to "restore" one of these computer controled cars when they find one in a barn that has set for 20 plus years!!!!

Working on a home built engine test stand, based on an old engine hoist purchased at an auction for 30 bucks, and an engine stand for 5 bucks. trying to be cheap as usual and keep the cost under $250, and that includes guages and a radiator.

I had the same issue trying to find a company with a good reputation to do my flat work as well. you are not alone. And I was not in a huge hurry to get it done I want time for the gravel to settle.

I had Morton put up my pole barn in Dec of 2016. Had a gravel floor for about a year and was not in the building much during that time since I do not live on the property where the building was built. After I had the floor poured 10 months later, I discovered multiple leaks in the roof that...

I use the 5 gallon bucket set up. Have to use washer solvent in the winter. I have a wind up and several snap traps as well. Use the poison blocks, the hole in the middle I use to nail them so they are not carried off. I agree the pellets are just Moved around and I have found them when I...

In my opinion Bendpak and rotary are a couple of front runners. I have a Rotary twin post much more room to work under cars with a twin post. Must have a 5 inch thick floor to install. 110" between the posts.

May want to start with the county to be sure that they sign off on any plans/Permits. Septic system and well drilled? City Water? You may already have all of this but it is just a few things to consider.

Platonic, what is a general spacing set up for a pole barn. I run 4 switches, each on its own 20 amp breaker and now planning on putting switched outlets in shop area and simple bulb outlets on every truss front to back and spaced side to side using a complete piece of 10 foot conduit...

Very nice build. I looked a Menards when shopping for my building and when they showed me a cork board with 100 business cards on it and said pick a builder, we cannot recommend any builder, I ran. I ended up between Cleary and Morton, Morton was a bit more than cleary, but I went with...

I see this is an old thread but at a glance you have little or no shelving but very tall ceilings. You mentioned a skid steer. Get a set of pallet forks for your machine. Then You need some used commercial grade shelving and pallets and stack it up to the ceiling instead of piling it up on...

Newbie to this site and also would like to get some lighting ideas for a barn with 12 foot ceilings. Thanks Bill

Just started doing research on building a shop building and stumbled on your site. Looking at wood pole or steel frame construction. Hope to get some good ideas and learn from others. Construction hopefully in 2017. Also companies to stay away from. Filled out in inquiry card on line...