Central OH building soon

[RandoH]

Hey guys
As stated located in Central Ohio. Just put a bid in on a house and will need a garage. Im looking at 30x40 with 12 or 14 height. Im also considering radiant heat but haven't installed this before.

There is a lot of information here so I have been looking and reading thru the posts.

Anyone have a company that they suggest in the area for building? Any advise for a newbie with first build? Any suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks
Randy

 

[hockey88fan]

Hey guys

As stated located in Central Ohio. Just put a bid in on a house and will need a garage. Im looking at 30x40 with 12 or 14 height. Im also considering radiant heat but haven't installed this before.



There is a lot of information here so I have been looking and reading thru the posts.



Anyone have a company that they suggest in the area for building? Any advise for a newbie with first build? Any suggestions would be appreciated



Thanks

Randy

Definitely run the pex pipe in the concrete floor, it's a minimal investment and you can't do it after the fact.

 

[Terranova]

Welcome Randy,
I'm over in Hilliard. Radiant sounds great. My attached garage gets cold. Can't offer any recommendations, but good luck. Looking forward to the build.

 

[22george]

Build as big as you can. You will always wish for more

 

[sberry]

Go 40 wide.

 

[whitedogone]

You got some Amish fellas over that way,right?

 

[rohartman]

Welcome from Westerville. I built a 40x64x12 I did the work myself and saved a ton of money, bought all the lumber from Carter Lumber. My only regret is that I didn't go 14' tall. Good luck with your build.

 

[Jeep51]

Im a general contractor and I live in Marysville, OH. I have built a few pole barns but I'm finding its more economical to bring the Amish in! I'm actually starting a 40 x 72 building for a client tomorrow and I'm using an Amish company to build it for me. I'll let you know how it goes! Feel free to contact me if you need anything!

 

[NUTTSGT]

Welcome to GJ Randy, what part of Columbus ? North, South,East or West might have a bearing who would be recommended.

I know a guy in Morrow county that doesn't pole buildings on the side. He currently has, IIRC, 3 lined up for next year already.

 

[rburke65]

Welcome from another Buckeye! The number one thing that everyone will tell you is bigger is better. And yes you would love the 14' side walls. If you are planning to finish the inside of the garage, you might want to get a price on a sick built garage....you are going to stud the inside anyway. Good luck!

 

[QUIKSVT]

Welcome. I'm starting a build on Monday. I'm in Hilliard. Doing a 24x32 12' with scissor truss'. I am having an Amish company build it for me. They ended up being the best priced. I was referred to 2 companies from others that had already done the leg work and had these buildings. The one I went with is called Superb barns. I can get contact info if you want.
Josh

 

[RandoH]

Thanks for the info and welcomes guys. I got a couple quotes and debating doing at least some of it myself. It seems everyone has Amish crews install around here. We will be in the Johnstown area.

I may have to run the pex and wait on the rest of the install to save $$. I would also like floor drains and maybe rough in a bathroom. Not sure yet. So much to consider that I haven't thought about Im sure.

 

[BNZ Automotive]

I am up in Sunbury. I would strongly recommend DIY Polebarns though I just bought their kit and had my guys throw it up. 30x48 with 14' walls.

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[Diesel Dan]

I recommend the 14' ceiling as well.
After being in mine others 10' ceilings feel so low.

 

[RandoH]

Thanks guys,
BNZ - who did your concrete work? I think Ill go 14, never know one of these days maybe Ill get a lift

 

[Diesel Dan]

I think Ill go 14, never know one of these days maybe Ill get a lift

Or backhoe, skid steer, camper, lifted mud truck--who knows.

 

[JC23]

http://www.lifespanbuildings.com/home

Used to be 64 Metals and have a kool metal truss for more clearance.

 

[rburke65]

As said after you have 12' walls or so your friends 8' side wall seems like you have to duck your head to get into the garage. You'll love 14' walls.

 

[RandoH]

I have heard good things on the 14 walls so I guess that's the route Ill go, now just figure out a builder. I found a local company called Grabers, looks like they have some good pricing. Im thinking of buying a kit, having a frame built and doing some myself, any thoughts on that? I know it will take longer but could be some substantial savings to be had so I can put the money elsewhere.

Im still looking into the radiant heat. Im leaning toward that as well, been reading a lot of good things on it. Just have to figure out amount of pex lol

 

[BNZ Automotive]

Thanks guys,
BNZ - who did your concrete work? I think Ill go 14, never know one of these days maybe Ill get a lift

I have a local guy by the name of Scott Duncan and he used a small crew that does large jobs for a local cement contractor. They have done several local jobs and he does very nice work at a very reasonable price. I can get you his contact info if you are interested. He also does Bobcat work, excavating, footers, etc. reasonably priced too

My floor is 5" 4000PSI with approx 10" footers under the lift posts with rebar reinforcement. It was burnished and I applied a densifier.

 

[BNZ Automotive]

I have heard good things on the 14 walls so I guess that's the route Ill go, now just figure out a builder. I found a local company called Grabers, looks like they have some good pricing. Im thinking of buying a kit, having a frame built and doing some myself, any thoughts on that? I know it will take longer but could be some substantial savings to be had so I can put the money elsewhere.

Im still looking into the radiant heat. Im leaning toward that as well, been reading a lot of good things on it. Just have to figure out amount of pex lol

You may want to have my framer give you a bid on your kit. Everyone comments on how well if was framed (myself included) and I couldn't be happier with their work. They also framed my 12x20 garden gambrel barn and my 10x25 dormer addition on my house.

 

[RandoH]

Sure BNZ get me the info please. It looks like we are moving forward on the house so hopefully I can get into the building planning soon. Excited but overwhelmed since Ive never done this. Thanks for all the help and advise, its all much appreciated!

 

[NUTTSGT]

I have heard good things on the 14 walls so I guess that's the route Ill go, now just figure out a builder. I found a local company called Grabers, looks like they have some good pricing. Im thinking of buying a kit, having a frame built and doing some myself, any thoughts on that? I know it will take longer but could be some substantial savings to be had so I can put the money elsewhere.

Im still looking into the radiant heat. Im leaning toward that as well, been reading a lot of good things on it. Just have to figure out amount of pex lol

There's alot of guys here that have had someone put up the shell and done the rest themselves, not a thing wrong with that.

 

[BNZ Automotive]

Sure BNZ get me the info please. It looks like we are moving forward on the house so hopefully I can get into the building planning soon. Excited but overwhelmed since Ive never done this. Thanks for all the help and advise, its all much appreciated!

PM sent. I hope things go smooth whatever road you choose. Looking back things went pretty trouble free for me and I am very happy with the near finished product. I don't know there is anything big that I would have changed or done differently.

I did talk with Graber's here in Ohio but things just didn't work out I guess. I did try to buy a kit from them but they were unable to provide what I needed with Delaware County but I flew right through with DIY. Great experience with their product and customer service. Their lumber is from a Graber's (different family) in Indiana and my framers said they haven't seen lumber that nice in many years. Keep us posted.

 

[hoffman912]

greetings from Delaware, Ohio. Glad to see a lot of local guys here.

 

[RandoH]

Thanks guys
A couple questions...
Do you have to run a boiler in a building this size for the radiant heat? I got a couple quotes on parts and those are crazy expensive.
The bar put down is basically just for holding the lines correct? What would be recommended there?
I know this is basic stuff ... just wanting to make sure its right, this will probably be the only one I build

Thanks and Merry Christmas!

 

[RandoH]

What do you guys recommend for heat? Im looking at radiant floor but the quotes Im getting include a boiler or really high end heater ( 2-3k). That's simply not going to be in the budget. Im going with 14 ft high walls.

Thanks for all the help guys

 

[rburke65]

Well for heat you can put the pex in the floor NOW along with the insulation under the floor and you can do the heat sours later. Guessing you would need 1200 feet of pex for your 1200 sq. ft. Building.

 

[RandoH]

Thanks rburke
In moving forward how thick of insulation would be needed under the concrete, 2 in?

I also will have to consider something else besides a boiler, they are just too expensive. Any recommendations on a hot water heater or tankless heater?

Im also considering moving to a 32x40. So many decisions to make lol. Thanks for the help guys. Its appreciated by us rookies out here.

 

[RandoH]

BNZ - Thanks for the info by the way. VERY helpful

 

[05r50]

I used Hochstetler buildings from Plain City. Not Amish, but Mennonite built.

Not the cheapest but did a great job and helped with design to match the home.

Fully insulated. Stays bout 38-40 all winter with no heat. But when I use the furnace it makes it much easier during the winter.

 

[RandoH]

What size door do you guys think? I was looking at 16x12 but due to cost may reduce down to like a 12x12. Only looking at 1 overhead door.

We finally are moving forward on the house so hopefully more movement within the next couple weeks. The house sale has taken much longer than originally thought.
Thanks!

 

[RandoH]

Any thoughts on door size guys? This house has been an ordeal... the building will probably wait until Summer or fall