30 x 40 Quonset

[suburban99]

Hey all, I am erecting a 30x40 Q type quonset. I have a couple of questions.
The original building was shipped in 1997 but kept in a barn and never set up. I bought it and found the original manufacturer and was able to order the bolt down kit (instead of the grouted trench it was designed for) and would highly recommend this...
I am about 1/2 assembled now. We stood up the first 3 arches assembled, and then I have been installing one piece at a time using a scissor lift since then. Working by myself I can get 1 24" arch installed in about 3 hours...using a scissor lift. I am by no means a young guy (approaching 60) but the panels are not that heavy. I have fabricated a magnet socket to aid in tightening the bolts by yourself...

My question is how much lighting do I need? This will primarily be a auto workshop for me and my kids. I will be installing a lift. Anyone got a good floorpan?

Second question is insulation. Has anyone done it successfully other than spray foam?$$$

Here's a couple of pictures for reference. Thanks

 

[James-W]

Except for spray foam (and I am not sure spray foam is a good way to do it) I have no idea how you would go about insulating a building like that.

 

[sierradmax]

adhesive insulation pins came to mind. Check the electrical section for advice on lighting.

 

[TurnipTruck]

I built a 24x60 Q bldg a decade-plus ago:
Three rows of T8 fluorescent fixtures was too much.
Foam is the best.
You should not tighten as you go. Erect the whole thing THEN tighten.
During erection I used perforated signposts to keep the arches straight and spaced correctly.
I made sheet metal brackets and another nut on each bolt to hang lights and lath and ducts and conduit, before foaming.

 

[kbs2244]

With the current fad of LED lighting conversions, I have seen florescent fixtures at auctions going for cheap.

CL is not far behind.

Unless you have them on 24/365 the LED lighting savings just are not there.
I favor 4-foot bulbs just for ease of handling.

I have 4 three bulb fixtures, two on each side of a vaulted ceiling, in a 20x24 and could do brain surgery if needed.

For heat, I would check out IR.
It doesn't heat the air, so insulation is not as big a factor.

 

[bad_idea]

A buddy of mine in high school had one in his yard. It was spray foamed. I think that is about the only way to go on those.

Nice looking Chevy truck. I would love to find a c20 of that era in good shape.

 

[shortykorte]

Nice hut. Always thought about building one. A friend with similar size used two rows (8 four ft lights) and seems decent. At our age going lighting is a must. Consider task lighting at bench or equipment. Same friend foamed ceiling of his metal shed.