75*30 garage. Queries

[gjuk]

Hi all,
I've been on here a while, recently moved to the US from the UK.
I'm looking at building a 75 ft by 30ft garage and I've had a local quote in NC for $33k for a delivered and build shed.
Questions are, the building would be a box tube type frame, tek screwed together. Is that the normal type build for a garage over here?

Insulation offered is basically glorified bubble wrap glued to the inside.

It seems a lot of these garages are like this, are there things to look out for and better options out there?

Thanks,

Jon

 

[tez929rr]

Hi all,
I've been on here a while, recently moved to the US from the UK.
I'm looking at building a 75 ft by 30ft garage and I've had a local quote in NC for $33k for a delivered and build shed.
Questions are, the building would be a box tube type frame, tek screwed together. Is that the normal type build for a garage over here?

Insulation offered is basically glorified bubble wrap glued to the inside.

It seems a lot of these garages are like this, are there things to look out for and better options out there?

Thanks,

Jon

Lots of options for metal buildings; red iron is common where I live. Lots of threads on the forum where guys are happy with the tube type frames. I’d talk to some people in the area and get a good look at the completed structures. If the builder is reputable they should be able to give you some complete buildings to look at.

 

[CraigStu]

I don't have a specific knowledge for you but I'd recommend finding a way to see actual buildings that various suppliers have built. A little different but I once looked at all the prebuilt wood sheds that the local Lowes had on display. Just walking by quickly I saw a wide variation in price for a bunch of them all in the 10-12ft sizes and wondered why. They all looked similar. Well then I opened the door and went inside them. Oh OK, just the door itself and then the framing plus the thickness of the siding sheathing, it was obvious why one cost $2000 and the other was $3500 for the same size.

 

[PoorUB]

Hi all,
I've been on here a while, recently moved to the US from the UK.
I'm looking at building a 75 ft by 30ft garage and I've had a local quote in NC for $33k for a delivered and build shed.
Questions are, the building would be a box tube type frame, tek screwed together. Is that the normal type build for a garage over here?

Insulation offered is basically glorified bubble wrap glued to the inside.

It seems a lot of these garages are like this, are there things to look out for and better options out there?

Thanks,

Jon

That seems like like a large building for that type of frame work. I can't help but wonder what wind load and shear ratings are compared to other types of structures.
Personally, I would look into wood framed, stuck built, or perhaps a pole barn type structure.
Keep in mind, you generally what you pay for.

 

[Hooked]

I would suggest a different choice of insulation. Regardless of location, bubble wrap will provide very little insulation value.

 

[racecougar]

Hi all,
I've been on here a while, recently moved to the US from the UK.
I'm looking at building a 75 ft by 30ft garage and I've had a local quote in NC for $33k for a delivered and build shed.
Questions are, the building would be a box tube type frame, tek screwed together. Is that the normal type build for a garage over here?

Insulation offered is basically glorified bubble wrap glued to the inside.

It seems a lot of these garages are like this, are there things to look out for and better options out there?

Thanks,

Jon

Those carport-style buildings are semi-plentiful due to their very low cost. Yes, there are myriad better options available. Red iron, panel-frame, stick-built, etc.

 

[finn]

I see those tube building’s mostly in the south, where snow loads aren’t significant.

Do a search here. Some of the issues I recall with that sort of construction center on water intrusion, since the slab is often larger than the actual building footprint, and marginal window and door specifications.

Since you’re building in the south, inquire about climate control and insulation suitability, and how the interior adapts to electric service.

We see mostly pole structures or stick built with thickened slabs and often in floor heat in my neck of the woods.