Adrien's 40x60x16 Build Thread

[Adrien]

Well, now that we've had 3-4 pretty good rains since my building has been up, I finally got some seamless rain gutters installed yesterday. I didn't get any pictures yet--I'll try to get some this afternoon. Saved a ton getting the seamless ones installed over buying them with the building.

Adrien

 

[Adrien]

Photos of the new rain gutters. Once again, I'm happy I went with the seamless gutters. They look much nicer then the gutters that you can order with the building.

Adrien

 

[toyrex05]

i really like your building. i am trying to find the right size that will fit me well. what kind of building is this and what was you material cost on it.

 

[vntperformance]

Looks great, how about some detailed interior shots?

 

[Adrien]

i really like your building. i am trying to find the right size that will fit me well. what kind of building is this and what was you material cost on it.

It's a Metallic Steel Building. The cost for the building itself, including full insulation, ridge vents, roll up doors and the walk in doors was right around $25k.

Looks great, how about some detailed interior shots?

Not much to see inside--besides all of my stuff. I'll see what I can come up with though.

Adrien

 

[Adrien]

Got my load center!

Adrien

 

[JC23]

Kool! That sucker is big enuf fer a house!

200?

 

[Adrien]

Kool! That sucker is big enuf fer a house!

200?

Yep, it's a 200. This one in particular: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Adrien

 

[gsport]

nice size and looking shop... one thing, it's not big enough.. lol, i've got a 45x60 and a 28x43 and could use more... here's mine

 

[KenV]

Congrats on such a nice setup. I like Taft, nice and peaceful.

If you don't mind: Who's doing the electrical? I'm a few miles east of you (Bako) and am looking to get my main house panel upgraded to a 200A plus some stubs out for the shop areas/pasture.

Looking forward to more pics, esp. once you start the exterior lighting. Nice work!

 

[Adrien]

If you don't mind: Who's doing the electrical?

I'll be doing the electrical myself. There's plenty of good contractors in Bakersfield though--McKee, Paveltich, Braun. My boss used to do quite a bit of side work, I'm not sure if he still does or not but I can ask him what he thinks if you're interested.

Adrien

 

[930dreamer]

Nice shop you have there.

 

[tfreer85]

Woo go Taft!! Didn't know there where any other board members here from Bako / Kern area. Great looking garage!

Also forgot to ask, who was your manufacturer?

 

[Adrien]

Nice shop you have there.

Thanks!

Woo go Taft!! Didn't know there where any other board members here from Bako / Kern area. Great looking garage!

Also forgot to ask, who was your manufacturer?

Yep! I've seen a few others...

The building was manufactured by Metallic and erected by Superior Construction.

Adrien

 

[tfreer85]

Any chance you have a link? Google search isn't pulling up much...

Also, as it turns out DoubleClutch earlier in this thread is my neighbor...

 

[Boundertom]

The building looks great Adrien. What do you think of the quality of the Metallic Building? I realize that a lot depends on the workmanship of the builder. I am about to build a 52 x 50 in Arizona. I am talking with one builder who uses Metallic Buildings. I would also be interested in seeing some pictures of your electrical installation as that progresses, if you have time.

Thanks!

Tom

 

[Adrien]

Any chance you have a link? Google search isn't pulling up much...

Well, I thought their website was www.bakersfieldbuilder.com, but it doesn't look like it's coming up. I found this instead. And this is the Metallic website. Also, you can try emailing [email protected].

The building looks great Adrien. What do you think of the quality of the Metallic Building? I realize that a lot depends on the workmanship of the builder. I am about to build a 52 x 50 in Arizona. I am talking with one builder who uses Metallic Buildings. I would also be interested in seeing some pictures of your electrical installation as that progresses, if you have time.

Thanks!

Tom

The quality seems great to me. I don't have much to compare it too though--I didn't shop around for different brands. Pretty much the standard around here is Metallic and most of the contractors use them. Like you said, a lot of it depends on who's building it.

I'll definitely be posting updates as I go! As a matter of fact I purchased my first batch of lumber yesterday so I can frame in the corner where I'm going to put my load center.

Adrien

 

[KenV]

I'll be doing the electrical myself. There's plenty of good contractors in Bakersfield though--McKee, Paveltich, Braun. My boss used to do quite a bit of side work, I'm not sure if he still does or not but I can ask him what he thinks if you're interested.

Adrien

Gotcha. Thanks much and yes, I'd be interested in seeing if he's doing side work. We're looking to do the work within the next couple of months depending on contractor availability.

BTW A belated Happy Thanksgiving to you and the rest of the Garage folks.

 

[Adrien]

Got some work done today!

Put together a makeshift work bench for my new DeWalt DW718SP I picked up yesterday.

Framed up a section of wall and anchored it in place.

Here's just a few more pictures to look at.

$40 Craigslist find.

Adrien

 

[CamarosRus]

Rather than do the interior framing with wood......can anybody write about using metal studs ????? and firerock !!!!!

 

[RobSmith]

I'm curious about the lack of reo in the slab ...In Australia we use 3/8" Mesh the 3/8" is the wire size and the mesh is in about 6" squares. Then for heavier ratings the mesh becomes more dense. How do you get away with so little reo in the concrete ?

 

[Adrien]

Rather than do the interior framing with wood......can anybody write about using metal studs ????? and firerock !!!!!

I don't think metal studs would have suited my needs very well.

I'm curious about the lack of reo in the slab ...In Australia we use 3/8" Mesh the 3/8" is the wire size and the mesh is in about 6" squares. Then for heavier ratings the mesh becomes more dense. How do you get away with so little reo in the concrete ?

Couldn't tell ya. I know diddily about concrete work. What I do know is that it meets the state and county regulations.

Adrien