HELP! STICK BUILT OR POLE BARN GARAGE? 35x40x14

[gotboosthatch]

Hey guys I'm wondering what would be the cheaper route to go? Pole barn or stick built? I'd like to get a slab poured with bolts sticking out to bolt the walls to if I go with stick built? What size lumber etc would you go with?

I'm looking to do a 35x40x14 so I can put in a lift or 2. My father in law would be helping me and he's been into woodworking/building things for years I'm more of a car mechanic but would also be helping.

I might hire a company to make the trusses/install them?


Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[shortykorte]

Hey guys I'm wondering what would be the cheaper route to go? Pole barn or stick built? I'd like to get a slab poured with bolts sticking out to bolt the walls to if I go with stick built? What size lumber etc would you go with?

I'm looking to do a 35x40x14 so I can put in a lift or 2. My father in law would be helping me and he's been into woodworking/building things for years I'm more of a car mechanic but would also be helping.

I might hire a company to make the trusses/install them?


Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Any pole barn installers in your unknown area. First thing people will ask is where are you located. For dyi, I would think stick built is cheaper and easier to build. Large timber can be costly and might need a crane to lift. Around here you can get a pole barn with metal truss/metal roof installed for a pretty reasonable price. Either way, 14 ft walls will be a struggle without the right equipment.

 

[NUTTSGT]

For a building that tall, I'd definitely go with 2x6 for the walls. In addition to adding strength, the deeper walls will allow for more insulation too.

I wouldn't build the walls right on the slab, I'd want Short curb/stem wall of a course of block to get the walls off the slab.

 

[Cyberbear]

In my opinion after building several garages and shops, I personally believe it's easier to build using the balloon framing style of stick built structures. Some people believe pole barn type construction is cheaper, but that depends on the skill and knowledge of those that have done it before. Homes for people are mostly stick built, and homes for tractors are often pole barn style. Cost is not always the prime consideration when building a garage/shop. Make good choices because you will have to live with them a long time.

 

[USAFpj]

Hatch, I just had a 30x50x14 pole barn built by a reputable builder in my area (since early 70's). It is fully insulated with a very minimal layer mostly for condensation, 3 2x10 clear panels, a 10x10 overhead door, and a 10x12 overhead door, steel man door, 6x6 vertical beams, and 4in of concrete throughout. With my $$ grading, and before wiring, I'm at $35K.

Now- the reason I went with pole barn style was not because of cost savings, but for the speed of construction; HOWEVER, due to weather, they didn't start the build for over 3 months anyway!

I am content with the build, but I'll say this: I am at my retirement home, and if I had to do it all over again, I would have stick built and had the peace of mind knowing that my kids/grandkids will not have to worry about pole replacement due to rot. If cost is a consideration, please wait and get what you want, not what you can get by with.

 

[jives]

There have been many discussion of this issue on this forum. The opinions are strong both ways.

 

[matt_i]

End game, either choice, is get the wood out of the ground for a long life building. Concrete is what you want touching the earth. In my opinion it needs to be deep enough not to get buckled by freezing weather.

 

[mmb617]

Hey, a fellow Altoona PA member! I don't think I've seen anyone else with that location.

I have my own thoughts on construction techniques with cost savings in mind. I built my 4 bay 52x24 garage for around $15k. That's with 8 ft ceilings in 3 bays and one bay with 13 ft to the bottom of the trusses for my lift. You have to do everything yourself for maximum savings.

If you would like to get together and see my building shoot me a pm.