Looking at a red iron building

[fireman0977]

I just found a 36x48' red iron building that hasn't been erected that the guy wants $7000 for. This sounds like a pretty good deal to me but figured I would get the opinions of everyone else.

Only thing its missing is anchor bolts which are easy.

 

[sberry]

I would say its a deal.

 

[larry4406]

Not sure what your Codes are like. Assuming you need permits, make sure you have the engineering and that it meets current wind loads. My company has a building we wanted to move. Although we could get the original certs, it would not meet new wind loads - ie, we could demo the building, but not erect it elsewhere.

 

[larry_g]

For me it would depend on the paperwork. It should have a bill of material and I would check it against what is there and also check for a set of engineered plans with a stamp. After that add in the cost of the move and if you can handle it. Compare that to what a new set of materials would cost delivered to your site. Now Does it really fit what you want and what the site demands. This is in addition to what others have posted before me.
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no neat sig line

 

[WNYflyer]

Not sure what your Codes are like. Assuming you need permits, make sure you have the engineering and that it meets current wind loads. My company has a building we wanted to move. Although we could get the original certs, it would not meet new wind loads - ie, we could demo the building, but not erect it elsewhere.

Like Larry & Larry said. And I would also add to check that the seller still has :

- calculations the building vendor typically supplies showing the loads the foundations need to be designed for. Try to get a handle on the foundation requirements.

- Assuming it is a two bay "rigid frame" type steel building make sure you don't foresee any trenches/pits in the concrete floor in line with the middle frame. If you do, some additional foundation requirement investigation for that location maybe in order since it may vary quite a bit from "typical", thus more $$$.

- Erection drawings showing the location of the steel pieces as well as the location of anchor bolts. That steel still has erection piece marks on it.

- If you can't get some of that stuff then if the building order or PO number is known you maybe able to get the information from the building vendor but it may cost you.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

You need to know, as others noted, the wind loads and snow loads the building is designed to meet and that, for the county you are in, that it will meet those requirements, and be able to prove it does.

Also, make sure the seller has PAID the vendor for the building. You don't want to buy something that someone else cannot legally sell.

Charles

 

[fireman0977]

Thanks for the replies,

I am currently looking into the snow and wind loads. He does have the construction drawings for it but not sure about engineered drawings. I will be sure to find the stamp. If not I will see what a few of my engineer friends have to say.

Scott

 

[Ign]

Yeah Larimer Cty can be real picky about that, so in order to avoid a ton of potential headache have ALL paperwork lined out before you pay a dime for the building. Get names and record times of everyone you speak w at the county, and verify the info provided to you is correct.