40X80 in Florida

[hotrdlx]

Finally signed the contract for a 40x80X14 steel building. Going with a local manufacturer that will be providing a turn key job. Specs are 6" slab, 4:12 pitch, r10 insulation, straight i beam, expandable ridged frame on ends, and a 80' W8x13 i beam mounted in the center to run a trolley on.

Mainly plan to use this for car storage and workshop.

Anything in particular i should know about from those with experience with steel buildings?

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[ADSR]

Congrats! Looks like this is going to be a fun build!

 

[vekster]

80' I beam for a trolley. Holy jeese that's long but way cool.
Going to be an awesome shop!


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[mburrus]

if i had the money and space... nice job specing the ibeam for the trolley...

 

[hotrdlx]

Cost for the added ibeam was only like $1,500. I figure even if i rarely use it it should strengthen the building a good bit.

 

[chruler]

OK, a little jealous here. I can only dream of having a shop like that some day. Good for you! Looks great!

 

[wdrumheller]

My architect convinced me to add more personnel doors and I was grateful for his suggestion. Also, if you can have them add the necessary plumbing for a water supply, utility sink, etc, it's worth it.

 

[tarmy]

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[readhead]

The hoist beam is a great idea but it cost a lot more than $1,500. The extra material in the frames to support the beam cost money. Do you intend to add on to both ends of the building? The extra frames cost quite a bit. Three 16' doors? Do you need access to move 12 cars?

It's a great looking building but you might be the victim of a very good salesman. But if you are satisfied that is all that counts.

 

[matt_i]

Its important to understand the rated capacity of the monorail beam, from engineering, and also to make sure that its going to be setup for at least L/360 deflection at that load although L/480 would be better in my thinking. In other words, deflection of the beam makes the trolley want to roll downhill towards the center when loaded, and equally difficult to push back "uphill" as well.

 

[pgilmore7]

Awesome building, congratulations. I have a 30x60x14, I also live in Florida, all I have to say is make sure you get good insulation. My shop only has the ceiling insulated and the west facing wall in the afternoon gets so hot you cant even touch it, makes it feel like a toaster oven in there. Wall insulation is my next investment.

 

[hotrdlx]

The hoist beam is a great idea but it cost a lot more than $1,500. The extra material in the frames to support the beam cost money. Do you intend to add on to both ends of the building? The extra frames cost quite a bit. Three 16' doors? Do you need access to move 12 cars?

It's a great looking building but you might be the victim of a very good salesman. But if you are satisfied that is all that counts.

The $1,500 covered the beam and all stiffeners needed for the frame to support the additional loading. I would like to expand with an open bay in the future, but if not the extra frame was only $1,300 and I felt it was worth it for the heavier frame.

I went with the 16' doors as i want to be able to fit 4 cars per bay. Im only at 6 cars and 2 tractors right now but wanted room to grow. Four post lift will be the next purchase.

Sales guy tried to down sale me to a basic building every step of the way. But i got what i wanted even if it cost a little more. Figure you cant go back and add some things.

 

[hotrdlx]

Its important to understand the rated capacity of the monorail beam, from engineering, and also to make sure that its going to be setup for at least L/360 deflection at that load although L/480 would be better in my thinking. In other words, deflection of the beam makes the trolley want to roll downhill towards the center when loaded, and equally difficult to push back "uphill" as well.

Sales guy was not much help with answering these questions and i really didnt know the right questions to ask. After we get the permit approval from the county the building will be engineered and i will get answers from the engineer at that point.

 

[cowdogs]

What city/county are you permitting in? I am in south Florida and curious what wind code you have to meet.