30X40 shop going up real soon

matta5 · Oct 24, 2012

30X40 Mustang Corral

New guy here, always wanted to build my own shop, so here is the beginning of what I have started so far, It's going to be 30X40 metal building. The plan is for a shop and game room/man cave together, I wouldn't call myself much of a mechanic, but more of a tinkerer. Anyway, thanks for any comments or ideas.

buzz4041 · Oct 25, 2012

Welcome to GJ. That is the start of something wonderful. Keep us updated with photos on the progress.

matta5 · Oct 25, 2012

Thanks Buzz, will do, materials will be here on the 10th of Nov. I'm so ready!!

matta5 · Oct 25, 2012

Here's why I'm building my shop, Got to have a barn for my ponies! right?

1921runabout · Oct 26, 2012

Looking good. Look forward to you posting your progress.

I just got my building permit today for a 24'X28'.

Orlando

matta5 · Nov 5, 2012

The building arrived today!

alexk08 · Nov 6, 2012

Arrived early, nice! Should be some great weather this week to get started :beer:

matta5 · Nov 6, 2012

Man I agree!! It got here last friday actually, but there was no way any of my friends are working on my shop on opening weekend of deer season...

hoopsnut · Nov 6, 2012

Looks good Matt, I went with 30 x 40 also. Love your ponies, but I'm a Chevelle man. In particular 1968 SS.

matta5 · Nov 6, 2012

Thanks, I'm watching your build posts, interested in seeing what you have done with yours. The yellow one is a 68 so we have something in common!

matta5 · Nov 6, 2012

Orlando, Thanks and best of luck on your build!

matta5 · Nov 10, 2012

30X40 shop

Got it started yesterday morning will hopefully get a lot more done today but Its really windy and a cold front is moving in. Here's some progress.

matta5 · Nov 10, 2012

Pics wont load up, Ill try again later on, gotta get to work!!

DEEDDUDE · Nov 10, 2012

I remember the day my building arrived. :rocker:

Now all the hard work starts. Good Luck with the build.

matta5 · Nov 12, 2012

Day one was complete and here are the pics finally got a minute to post.

Nighttrain · Nov 12, 2012

Like it so far. Congrats on the build.

matta5 · Nov 12, 2012

Here are some pics from Day two, we got the rafters and end walls completely done, I have been installing trim for the new Man Door and all the base angle by myself today as I celebrated Veterans Day. Thanks for your service to any of you Veterans on GJ! -Matt

matta5 · Nov 15, 2012

Very little progress this week, we are starting the insulation and siding on Monday.

matta5 · Nov 21, 2012

30X40 shop

We are at it again after a short delay, Got three sides up in the last two days and will hopefully have it all up before the end of the weekend. Taking a break tomorrow for the holiday.

buzz4041 · Nov 21, 2012

Progress is looking good Matt

Riverside · Nov 21, 2012

Which company did you purchase your kit from (and are you pleased with it, so far)?

matta5 · Nov 22, 2012

Thanks guys, It's a Mueller building and I am very happy with it so far, the most people I have had working is 3 but most of the time only two. I have 4 days total on the build, and if it wasn't for radiant barrier i used (which is thin bubble wrap with foil on one side and white plastic on the other) I think we would have been finished by now. This stuff is radiant guard brand, I went with it instead of fiberglass insulation, to save money for now because i want to totally insulate and cover the walls later on. Anyway, the building has been very easy, I had one issue when I thought I was shorted some pieces, I called Mueller and they explained to me why I thought this and that they get this a lot from their customers. Maybe they will change their plans up?? Overall great experience And there are great savings to be had if you go with the kit instead of a custom building. Thanks again, and let me know if you have any other questions. -Matt

matta5 · Nov 24, 2012

30X40 shop

Started this morning with three sides up, Had my Dad for my help and we made some decent progress. :bounce:

As you can see I am finally getting this damn thing up. starting to get excited!

matta5 · Nov 24, 2012

Heres a small pic from my old barn, I wont even call it a shop, I have it plastered with signs and license plates. The next pic is where the power will come from but that will be next week, and a day off so I can dig a ditch for it. And me trying not to fall! :willy_nil

matta5 · Nov 24, 2012

Took all the left over cover sheets etc and built a door... Ok maybe more like an extra wall because I have not found what kind of door I want or can affprd yet.

Riverside · Nov 24, 2012

Looking good!

JimVonBaden · Nov 24, 2012

Looks great! I'm looking forward to the finished product. Keeping in mind they are never done!

Jim

matta5 · Nov 25, 2012

Here's the pics I talked about above...

matta5 · Nov 25, 2012

Thanks guys, The building might be almost up now, but Jim you are so right it will never be finished!!

matta5 · Dec 12, 2012

More progress lately, got the electricity run and i now have lights!! Got a work bench put up and started to move in the sign collection. I am going to start studding up the walls this weekend too, more to come!

1921runabout · Dec 15, 2012

It's looking really good. It looks like you've had good weather to work in. Keep it up and keep posting your progress.

Orlando

matta5 · Jan 14, 2013

Recently got my new door installed. ordered it from doors direct, good quality and service from these guys. Very easy install with three people and no material lift or forklift.

matta5 · Feb 8, 2014

30X40 shop

Been a long time since I posted and I have done quite a bit since last post. The exterior was completed by January and I had moved in. Here is a few of the outside looking in on different dates, I am the worst about rearranging my Shop, so forgive me if the pics seem to come out of order.

matta5 · Feb 8, 2014

30X40 shop

Here are some shots of it looking like I do some work my garage. The mess comes and goes

rattleandhumm · Feb 8, 2014

This looks great Matt, I have a couple of questions, Did you pour some sort of anchor bolts in the Cement when you poured the slab? It looks like you were bolting down the posts? Would I be too imposing to ask how much the basic kit cost you?
Thanks
Jason

topgun95 · Feb 8, 2014

I'm a newbee here,

Looks good Matta5, if you don't mind me asking , how much did the building cost?
I'm wanting to build that size also. Are those 10' walls or 12'? On your slab, what type of chainwall did you use?

matta5 · Feb 10, 2014

Thanks for the questions guys, Yes the anchor bolts were poured into the slab, I got the kit from Mueller Metal Buildings and it cost about 7500.00, its 30x40 by 12' the peak is roughly 13 ft. I live in TX so we don't have to worry about snow, so no real need for steep pitch here. I had the slab poured by a contractor, and dont know the first thing about concrete so please tell me what "chainwall" is? Thanks again, feel free to ask anything else you want to know.- Matt

cello · Feb 10, 2014

Welcome! Did you put in a heated floor? Or not that cold in your area of Texas?

Grizzly Guy · Feb 10, 2014

Damn fine looking building.It's not only the satisfaction of owning Your own garage but building it as well.To Me,building it is the best satisfaction of all.

topgun95 · Feb 10, 2014

A chainwall is around the edges of the slab, you'll dig down about 18"(depending on who's doing it) and pour the concrete in the trench to support the edges, some even put "I"beams in the middle for support.

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