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[willyp]

I am wanting to build a shop in the spring and I am up in the air as far as which way I want to build it. I want 12' ceilings. What would be a better option going the pole built method or use 2 x 6 wall framing? I will finsih the inside and I think it would be cheaper to stick build since you would still have to frame it out to finish the inside on a post frame building. Just curious on maybe some real life experience.

Thanks

 

[38Chevy454]

I am not an expert or even a construction contractor, but I think 36 ft free span is pushing it with std wood trusses. You may need a central beam and possibly some support columns if you go with conventional wood construction. Maybe someone with better knowledge can provide better info.

A pole barn or metal bldg, then finished inside is probably going to be lower cost than pure conventional wood constructed.

For my much smaller 26 deep x 48 wide x 12 ft high, I went with full conventional wood framing. 2x6 walls for the extra insulation value and wall stiffness. This also made it easier for finishing the inside as I did that myself.

 

[Wadd2]

You can do either. It's no problem spanning that with trusses, heck you can go farther, they'll just design the truss for it. I just finished a 33X46 pole building with concrete and I love it. I used the 2" condensation blanket for insulation and don't plan on finishing mine inside, I like it as is.

 

[willyp]

Yea not to worried about the span. They can design them for a pretty good span. Cost wise what would be cheaper...post frame or Stud framed walls

 

[Wadd2]

When I did mine, I figured it both ways because I was going to frame my own. It was cheaper for me to go post frame and let the company build it, even taking into account saving money on my labor, so I let them do it. Mine is a Cleary Building.

 

[sanddan]

I have a 36 x 48 pole building and the main thing I would change if i could do it over would be to do 14' eaves instead of 12' so i could have taller doors. I used the 2" vapor barrier/insulation on walls and ceilings which is ok but it would be nice to have more insulation in the ceiling. I finished the inside walls with 1/2" shop grade plywood which is nice as you can attached things to the wall anywhere you need them. A pole building is also easy to add on to if you need more space at some point.

 

[oilslick]

Do a post shed using commercial girts, mine was super easy to insulate and sheet and cheaper/easier than footings and stick building for me.

 

[santagary]

When I did mine, I figured it both ways because I was going to frame my own. It was cheaper for me to go post frame and let the company build it, even taking into account saving money on my labor, so I let them do it. Mine is a Cleary Building.

x2 on Cleary builders...they built mine and then added three leantos. Great crew and pricing.

 

[willyp]

May have to look at the pole built option. Just figured by the time thats built and you have to frame it for a finished interior it would be about the same. Buy I can see how the roof structure would be cheaper to build.

 

[thightower]

Check out the Morton building web site, it may give you some ideas. Dad had them build mine about 30 years ago, been happy with it so far.