36x60x12 with Attic Truss

[Ryanflathead45]

Hello All,

This is my first post, but I have been looking on here for awhile.

As the title says I wanting to build a 36x60 with 12 foot walls and attic trusses.

I have contacted a few builders in the area and the quotes range from $32,000 to $68,000.

The quotes in the $32,000 range are Amish builders and from there drawings the trusses to not appear to be attic trusses.

I find it hard to believe that the attic truss is a $30,000 option. Maybe I'm wrong....

All the quotes are kinda basic, so I'm not sure if I'm comparing apples to apples.

I'm going to set up some face to face meetings with a few of the builders, but at this point is so confused, I'm not sure what to ask to make sure that the quotes from each place are for the same level of building...

I'm in east central Indiana so if anyone knows of company's that I should contact, please let me know.

Any help or info you can provide would be great.

Thank you in advance,
Ryan

 

[Scott r c]

You want to know how far the trusses are being spaced apart, and what the load rating is. Some of them are only designed to hold their own weight, no ceilings.

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

I find it hard to believe that the attic truss is a $30,000 option. Maybe I'm wrong....

Well, I'm certainly not thinking its 1/2 of a quote...

But there is a very significant difference between a regular "double cantilever" type truss and an attic/"room in attic" type truss. That bottom cord is the make or break. The size of the bottom cord, the o/c spacing of the trusses, and number of load bearing points all play a role in the overall cost of labor and materials.

There are several truss manufacturers that offer design services to match your particular needs- give them the spec's and they can shoot you a number for both types of trusses. Then you'll be comparing apples-to-apples.

 

[65cayne]

I got a quote for 30ft span, 7/12 attic trusses, spaced and constructed to a 40#sf load rating for a 30x45 garage and it came in around $3700 (33 trusses at about $112/ea).

I recently got another quote for 36ft, 6/12 trusses, for a 36x45 however only 20ft would have attic trusses (built/spaced accordingly), the remaining 25ft would have scissor trusses at 4ft spacing. That quote came in around $4600 delivered (16 attic trusses, and 7 scissor trusses).

This is in Oklahoma.

 

[cdestuck]

You need to make specific info to have these guys to quote the same builds. I'd certainly go back to Amish and tell him to require using a engineered truss for attic storage.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Put your location in your profile (under User CP).

Are you going to heat or cool the building ? If yes, then get some quotes on building with Structured Insulated Panels. They are not cheap, but once the building is up, it is fully insulated. The roof panels (typically 6-12" thick foam insulation) are structural. They need no webbing. They do require a structural ridge beam which can not be installed in a typical manner on a 60' long building.

 

[red5001]

I built the same building size and when I quoted attic trusses it added about $4500-$5000. One due to the extra trusses needed and the pitch needed to be different thus causing for more roofing material.

 

[Ryanflathead45]

Thank you for all for your replys so far.

I have added my location to my profile.

Anybody live in my area have any builders that they trust, that I should check with?

Thanks again,
Ryan

 

[kbs2244]

You kow those 100 plus year old barns you drive by?
This is how they did it.
Huge upstairs space called a "hay mow."

http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/extpubs/planlist97.htm#Roof Framing and Truss Plans

6410 and 6411 are the ones you want to check out

 

[Ryanflathead45]

Well a few days ago I signed the contract on my building. And got my building permit. I went with the Amish builders that build a friends barn.

They had the lowest quote, I have seen there work, and have been very helpful with all off the changes and additions that I had then do to the first quote.

Due to having 12 foot ceiling I'm going to have them cover the down stairs ceiling with white metal, insulate with R30 and put 3/4 OSB on the attic floor.

I thought my stress was over, but I was wrong...It has just started...

I now have to figure out how to do all the things to the inside of the garage.

The main things that come to mind are:
1) Lighting
2)Insulating the downstairs walls (walls will be covered with bubble insulation before metal is installed)
3) Covering for downstairs Walls
4) Method of running electrical downstairs
5) Method of Heating

I thought that I had plans. but the more I read and talk to people the more confused and stressed out I get.

But I'm open to any ideas that you have. Real world experience is a big plus, and pictures are a big help.

This is the biggest investment I've made so I want to make good choices.

Thanks in advance,
Ryan

 

[Jetfixr320]

I can't give you any advice. But will be watching your thread. Let me know how it goes with the Amish. I may use them for a build one day.

 

[65cayne]

How everything coming along Ryan?