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Sheetrock prices have skyrocketed as well. Its over $10 for a 4x8 sheet.

I am not sure I am following you. I expect you are talking specifically about the rigid foam panels? Never heard of what you are referring to...

No, I don't recall that conversation. Rather, what I remember is they indicated they have done it before and it hasn't been a problem.

Finally bit the bullet and had my Morton Building insulated with closed cell foam. The before and after temperature difference is remarkable and I'm quite happy with the installation. However, it has come with a costly consequence that I couldn't have imagined. There is a constant "cracking...

I actually got a 2nd quote! Now, this guy's quote was significantly cheaper, but the reason it was cheaper is that he isn't going to lay down any base, but rather will be utilizing the base that is already there. He will be using a machine to level off the current driveway (there is a high spot...

I don't see how to get to it. I'm new to this whole barn door thing..

I added 3 decent sized washers and attempted to crank down on the top nut in the hopes that it would give me the needed adjustment to allow the door to raise (I suspect I need at least a 1/6 to 1/8 inch so it doesn't drag). Didn't work as I would have hoped. It still drags, but not as bad. Not...

Thanks for the information. Yes, it is obvious that shaft/bolt is not going to turn, so it must be the the adjustment has to come from the top nut, but the top nut appears to be at the top of its travel along the bolt's shaft. I will remove the 2 nuts and insert some washers there and see if...

A picture for reference.... I also tried turning the top nut. I can loosen it but cannot turn it past its point of tightened (if that makes sense). Appears to me the top bolt does not do any type of adjusting and as I said before the threaded bolt refuses to budge...

I've got these 2 large sliding doors on my Morton Building and the left one drags a little on the concrete. I need to raise it up a little bit. I loosened the jam nut at the top of the door and attempted to adjust the threaded bolt, but it simply won't budge in either direction. It is my...

10 foot wide is the requirement..

Thanks for all the inputs. Most helpful indeed. Never thought to ask about whether 3 inches was before or after compaction. I've never done this before so your inputs are most welcomed. I believe I need to ask additional questions and also get other bids. Maybe later in the year these other...

We have a main gravel driveway that is 900 feet long and also a 475 foot gravel driveway that forks off the main driveway that goes down to the shop. I just received a proposal for 3 inch depth asphalt, which includes: Regrade both existing Driveways 2" crushed base stone on main drive 4"...

Called Morton this morning and asked about the dead load on the bottom chord of the current truss design in the shop. They are recommending (this is a 2nd opinion from another Morton distributor) NOT to install any kind of ceiling (drywall or tin) as the trusses were not designed for this type...

I will be calling them tomorrow specifically about the trusses. I looked at the trusses last night and can't find any specifications on the trusses themselves. I do know they are 2x8 both top and bottom chords and the purlins are 2x6. In another thread I reached out to Morton and got a...

Pretty sure it wasn't a hack job. This is a Morton built building. Not defending them, but they've been building these things for many years. I really don't understand why they built on 12' centers. Would have much preferred 4' or at least 6' but it is what it is.

All very good input and thank you for your opinions. Truss length is approximately 36 feet.. The Flourscent lights will be replaced with LED and the big light will be removed. I am in agreement the trusses will most likely not be able to handle the weight. I do like the dropped ceiling idea...

Cause it ******** hot in there! Not to mention it will be cold in there this winter. Plan on adding insulation once the ceiling is in..

It is a factor I may very well consider. There is the increased noise issue with using metal, plus there is a concern about moisture. I don't know enough about either one at this point to make an informed opinion.

I want to put up a drywall ceiling in my shop. Unfortunately, there is a 12 foot span between each of the ceiling trusses. If I run a bunch of 2x6 lumber every 24 inches, thats a lot of weight on the bottom chord of the trusses, plus then you have to add the extra weight of the drywall ceiling...