Biggest decision ever...

[chadwik74]

That's what it feel's like in my head right now.I'm working with a budget of about 40k and am debating wether or not to go with a 60X42X16 with a upper mezzanie.....or a 50X40X12or14 depending if I can get a loft up in the rafters?I was also thinking of adding a 10'wide cold storage lean-to on one side by using the pole shed concept.I still have to price out the 50X40 and am looking for some mezzanine ideas???I don't really want to heat the big one all winter and I think other than where the upper floor is(guys room)the rest will be just wasted air space.Sure I might have a 5th wheel one day, but to me I don't think it has to be stored inside w/heat.Any input?

 

[jay50]

You can never go wrong with more working shopfloor space if you $s permit.

 

[locoman]

40k , is that for the shell? The size will cost double finished.

 

[theblur98ss]

What style of construction? Finished inside? I just did a 30x72x12 pole barn and I have between $20 and $25k doing it all myself. To go 16' ceilings was only $4K more in materials. My inside isn't finished but it fully wired with water and drains.

 

[chadwik74]

Yah, that is just the shell.I priced out both.A pole shed from www.goodon.com, and a stick build from a local guy I know.The stick build was actually a couple of thousand cheaper and that included a footing.I plan on using it for cold storage until I can knock some money off my PLCredit.I can wire and insulate it when cash permit's, but I am just looking for walls and a roof right now.I'm thinking the 40x50 with lower walls would be a tad cheaper and then maybe I can scrounge enough to pour the floor on that one.(providing I can work a mezzanie in there somehow)?Plus it would be cheaper to finish.I know the extra room would be nice with the 16'walls, but if I could get a little room upstairs with 10 or 12' walls, that is what I'm leaning towards.Anyone have any pics of a shop with a upper floor on top?

-Also the 16' walls would be nice(but expensive) to skin with tin...
-And I think the lower walls could be drywalled which would be easier and cheaper....IMO

 

[W-Cummins]

Well I just priced a building from the place I got mine, and it was just under $16k for the shell (red iron building, not a pole building, and no openings cut into it.) 60X42X16 1:12 roof), shipped to me in Iowa (as you didn't list your location in your profile). You of course would have to put it up it or find some one to do it for you. If you want to know what it takes to put one up check out my building link below.

William....

 

[bofus]

I would suggest 16' wall height. Many of the new fifth wheel or motor coaches need 14' door height...but there is another reason to go higher. If you spend much time in the mezzanine, you need to be able to stand upright. I built my mezzanine 5' high (14'wall height) and that is a pain in the back. I heat the bathroom and workbay (1/3 of the 40x60) but don't heat the mezzanine nor the 40x40 area...although it is insulated. You can see my build at http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13700
Hope this helps...

 

[swgray]

I've recently built a 36 x 60 x 14 Strat-o-Span building to be used as a barn. It was just under $16K. That included the options, 2 12' x 12' sliding doors, one man door and 4 skylights. Equipment rental for site prep and the steel erection came to about $4K.

As its a barn for horses and goats, it won't get many more finish treatments on the interior. Probably always have a dirt floor, although I'm lobbying heavily for pouring concrete at one end for equipment storage and/or repair.

If you're doing it yourself, $40K for the shell seems high. Contracted out, its more than what I'd expect, but prices throughout the country vary quite a bit.

Satisfaction value of seeing your dreams take shape is quite high, no matter what the final cost.

 

[jimvannoy]

I built my 40x60 pole barn about 10 years ago for around $5000.00. It has a big sliding door, big hay loft, metal roof, wood siding, and 14' walls. Also put in lights, outlets, and water. Did all the work by myself except for putting up the trusses. I had a friend help with them.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

40k , is that for the shell? The size will cost double finished.

You stole my line. I think it would cost twice that much to get a building like you describe, turnkey. Shopping like crazy, used materials, deals and swaps, yes, you might get a shell for that, might.

Charles

 

[chadwik74]

I know I'm in for alot more cost's down the road, but I need a bigger shop for my toy's and I figure I might as well build at least the shell while i'm fairly young and pick away at it over the next 5yrs.I set aside forty for the shop(60x42x16) which includes 14x14 overhead door,3 windows, 1 36" steel door and a double steel man door so I don't have to open the big one all the time for the bike,quad or sled.I priced out concrete at around 10Grand and I'm a Electrician so part's only for that.I figure I can save up for the insulation and tin down the road.I also work at a sawmill so I'm supplyin' the lumber for it.(Dirt cheap...he gave me a list and the cost was only 1700.00 excluding the treated)I'm pretty sure I'll go 16' walls because it sounds like anything else would not be OK for a upper floor.The reason I was throwing around a 50x40 with lower walls is I wanted to try and get the floor done too.But I haven't talked to the guy on a price yet.Big commitment and don't really want to make a mistake so i'm glad I found this place.Thanks for all the input so far.

W Cummins-I am up in Alberta...I will look into that link tomorrow and also try and fill in my profile a little more.