Cold Formed 40x50x14 vs Red Iron (hey Readhead)

[69CHARGERMD]

I read through several posts on the site regarding this topic. I think I know the answer to the question as far as choice of cold form versus red iron. Based on size of the building and usage, I would think cold formed would be the way to go.
Currently live in North Carolina, built a 40 x 50 x 14 building five years ago, Red iron, purchased it from RHINO, had a very hard time Finding someone that would agree to put the building up. As I learned later on in the experience, Rhino said ‘there’s always people to erect the building,’ I found out that most contractors did not want to get involved unless they sold the building as well. Eventually, someone agreed to put the building up, but it was not cheap after all said and done.
The building is in the backyard at my residence, it’s not a place of business, I use it for restoring old cars and have a couple lifts in the building.
Looking at moving to Kentucky, will need to repeat the process all over again, but this time, wondering if I should go with cold formed instead of red iron. Was hoping redhead would respond to the post.
The main questions I have;
#1 cold formed versus red iron for a 40 x 50 x 14 building ??
#2 is it better to try and find a contractor to do everything? I.e. purchase the building, do the concrete, assemble, etc. versus me purchasing a building and trying to find someone to do the rest,,,, Trying to avoid the situation I went through five years ago, but again the building companies, for example, Olympia, as to most of them I suspect says, “no problem, there’s always someone that would want to do that kind of work“
#3 has anyone had any experience with Olympia steel buildings? They are based out of Pennsylvania. They offer a cold formed building, from some of the research I did. They seem like a reputable company.
#4 I enclosed a picture of my current building, I would be replicating this.

 

[readhead]

I would recommend finding a turn key contractor. One great option if you go with an ACT cold formed building is that the foundation plan will be included with the building. Excavation and concrete will be quite a bit less expensive also. I don’t know how many suppliers are connected to ACT. Two that I know of are Metal sales and Quicken Metal buildings. Get on either of their websites and have a look.

 

[69CHARGERMD]

I would recommend finding a turn key contractor. One great option if you go with an ACT cold formed building is that the foundation plan will be included with the building. Excavation and concrete will be quite a bit less expensive also. I don’t know how many suppliers are connected to ACT. Two that I know of are Metal sales and Quicken Metal buildings. Get on either of their websites and have a look.

Thank you for responding. What is ACT?
i will check out the suppliers you mention. Any comments on Olympia Metal Buildings ?
Thx Readhead

 

[69CHARGERMD]

I think I found ACT meaning; looks to be the software used to design cold formed buildings.

Building - ACT Building Systems

ACT provides stamped engineering drawings and a detailed construction package, making it easy to erect COLD FORMED steel buildings.

actbuildingsystems.com

 

[69CHARGERMD]

The Quicken Metal Building site looks very good. Lots of options. I will need to find a turn key contractor for my project. Thx again for the help Readhead.

 

[readhead]

Quicken may be able to give you the names of some dealers. I was a dealer until I retired for both companies that I mentioned.

 

[Weaver4]

I read through several posts on the site regarding this topic. I think I know the answer to the question as far as choice of cold form versus red iron. Based on size of the building and usage, I would think cold formed would be the way to go.
Currently live in North Carolina, built a 40 x 50 x 14 building five years ago, Red iron, purchased it from RHINO, had a very hard time Finding someone that would agree to put the building up. As I learned later on in the experience, Rhino said ‘there’s always people to erect the building,’ I found out that most contractors did not want to get involved unless they sold the building as well. Eventually, someone agreed to put the building up, but it was not cheap after all said and done.
The building is in the backyard at my residence, it’s not a place of business, I use it for restoring old cars and have a couple lifts in the building.
Looking at moving to Kentucky, will need to repeat the process all over again, but this time, wondering if I should go with cold formed instead of red iron. Was hoping redhead would respond to the post.
The main questions I have;
#1 cold formed versus red iron for a 40 x 50 x 14 building ??
#2 is it better to try and find a contractor to do everything? I.e. purchase the building, do the concrete, assemble, etc. versus me purchasing a building and trying to find someone to do the rest,,,, Trying to avoid the situation I went through five years ago, but again the building companies, for example, Olympia, as to most of them I suspect says, “no problem, there’s always someone that would want to do that kind of work“
#3 has anyone had any experience with Olympia steel buildings? They are based out of Pennsylvania. They offer a cold formed building, from some of the research I did. They seem like a reputable company.
#4 I enclosed a picture of my current building, I would be replicating this.

I‘m interested in who you would recommend to assemble a red iron building in the AVL area.
I have one which just arrived and now starting to make calls. Any guidance appreciated .

 

[My Old Tools]

In Texas, red iron buildings are as common as dirt. I always found a turn key contractor. The question I always ask is do you want to use the building structurally to support lofts, overhead hoists, etc. My shop has a 30x20 loft area that is clear span (no posts) and a 1 ton traveling overhead hoist. Both were designed into the structure.