40x50x12 Workshop Build

[myslow2002gt]

So this project started almost a year ago (April 2012) and has slowly come along as I have had time.

It's a 40'x50'x12' pole barn supplied by National Barn Co. I have seen a few more of their barns on this website over the last year and I have to say I have been very impressed with the quality of it.

Area of excavation at start of the project:

Barn construction underway:

Barn construction complete - ran electrical and water:

Got all of the T8 light fixtures and electrical outlets installed:

Concrete slab was poured with (2) drains:

Debated on floor coverings and finally decided on using porcelain tile. It's not a decision I regret but it has been a very long process and that still isn't completed... I hope to start grouting next week:

Bought some gooseneck lights from Northern Tool for the exterior:

Picked up a stainless sink from a local auction as well as some wall cabinets:

Installed a Danmar 9000x lift:

Installed the air lines, filtration system and air reels. Decided on 3/4" I.D. maxline tubing. It's a quality product and seals very well... just a bit hard to straighten out in cold temps

Just completed the framing and insulation of a 10'x20' partition for a brewery room inside, however I haven't taken any pictures of it yet. I'll try to get to it this week.

 

[bknudtsen]

Wow! Looks great. That's quite the tile project. Any plans for the walls or ceiling? What are you going to be working on in there?

 

[myslow2002gt]

Wow! Looks great. That's quite the tile project. Any plans for the walls or ceiling? What are you going to be working on in there?

I plan on foam board and OSB for the walls and corrugated steel for the ceiling. That's someday when I finally get this damn flooring done

I have a '69 Nova and '71 Camaro to tinker with in there.

 

[javafugo]

What made you decide to go with porcelain for the floors?

 

[Pitbull711]

Wow I love it.....ouch on the knees though...and back

 

[draider]

Nice shop! The tile turned out great.

 

[upndown]

Nice shop and property! Looks like it goes downhill from the house, is drainage going to be a problem?

 

[el Pedro]

I plan on foam board and OSB for the walls and corrugated steel for the ceiling. That's someday when I finally get this damn flooring done

I have a '69 Nova and '71 Camaro to tinker with in there.

Great choice in cars. Any pics of either of them?

I tiled the entire first floor in my house, I can't imagine doing a garage that size!!!

 

[myslow2002gt]

What made you decide to go with porcelain for the floors?

I had used it before in a 2 car garage and really like how robust and maintenance free it is. It's a lot of work initially but well worth the investment in the long run.

I got the tile from a salvage yard for $0.68/sq. ft

 

[myslow2002gt]

Nice shop and property! Looks like it goes downhill from the house, is drainage going to be a problem?

You are correct about the slope. Its hard to see but I have a channel drain that spans the length of the barn in the front concrete apron. I also have the gutters and a French drain system piped underground to the rear. So far in a year I have had zero issues with drainage

 

[myslow2002gt]

Nice shop! The tile turned out great.

Thanks. Wish I were done with it but I still have the trim pieces to cut and the entire floor to grout still. I hope to be done by May.

 

[sfd524]

Looks real nice, love the effect the tile has given to the building. You say it is 40x50, is the gable end (door side) 50' or 40'? I am considering same size building. Thanks.

 

[myslow2002gt]

Looks real nice, love the effect the tile has given to the building. You say it is 40x50, is the gable end (door side) 50' or 40'? I am considering same size building. Thanks.

Yes, the gable end is 50'.

 

[bdkw1]

Nice shop!

So I take it you brew...........