Mennonite Barn Build 32 x 48

[cdnc]

I would love your feedback on a barn build that we are doing. We have 50 Ac in Ontario and are looking to put up a 32 x 48 x 12 barn for equipment storage (50HP tractor, implements, 80 Series Landcruiser, etc). We are working with a local Mennonite barn builder who has put up similar structures for friends.

This is the rough plan:

• 32 x 48 x 12 stick build structure
• 12:12 pitch metal roof with full loft (pitch to match some other building)
• Poured foundation and slab (6")?
• Two 10W x 8H insulated roll-up doors on West wall (don't want these taller than 8')
• One 10 x 10 insulated roll-up door on North wall for larger equipment (cab on 50HP tractor with loader). Ideally we would have a straight through set of doors, but site plan doesn't really accommodate, so front and side doors.
• shop portion will have benches and tools along East (under stairs) and South walls. Will reinforce section of slab for lift in front of 10x10 door
• service is already run to SW corner (currently powers hoop house at this location)
• Roughcut pine board and batten siding
• Covered 10' overhand on short side for outdoor storage (fuel, wood, etc)
• ideally if budget allows we will insulate slab and foundation and run PEX for future heating
• will insulate both main floor and loft next year
• may include dormers on north side for light and view (depends on budget)

Site plan and our preferences are dictating size and location (don't want it want bigger or taller). We will likely run water but not full bathroom (too far to tie into existing septic and too complicated for permit we're contemplating).

Rough sketches attached - would love your feedback before we send to the designer for initial set of plans!

 

[bazzateer]

Is the loft going to be full or just part? Presumably you need extra heihgt where the lift will go?

 

[cdnc]

Full loft. I think we are going to make do w the 12' clearance for the lift - it should work for most of our vehicles (not the tractor).

 

[ForceFed70]

I like the design and what I'm hearing.

My only recommendation is to make at least one overhead door bigger. Yes, you only want to park your tractor in it now, but life and needs change.

I'd recommend you upgrade those 2 x 10' doors to something taller - even if it's only to 11'. This way you can park a RV or motorhome in there should the need arise. Not a lot more money and than addiitional 12" will make a big difference.

 

[cdnc]

Here is the current rendering from the designer - plans coming along nicely. Had to downside a bit (30 x 40) to manage costs, but still pleased.

 

[jives]

Rough cut B&B is a great look, but be prepared for a lot of maintenance. I've got rough cut siding on my 24 x 24 shed and we are now into the second round of staining after 5 years (good Sherwin-Williams solid stain). Warping boards and carpenter bees take a toll. Storing firewood on the porch brings in all sorts of nasty wood-eating bugs that may love your pine siding. You may consider using fiber cement (e.g., Hardiplank) siding for the B&B look.

Wold it be useful to have a bigger door from the porch to the inside?

A few more windows give light and ventilation and look good.

 

[lakeroadster]

Looks like a great barn.

We are just getting ready to break ground on a pole building too. We found that nothing beats metal barn siding and metal roofing for cost effective durability and warranty.

We hate painting... so we designed our way out of it so we'll never have to paint again. (Well at least on this building).

And instead of those skylights, have you investigated roof vents with integral lighting? The folks that are building our barn, "Lester", have these and they let in a lot of light. We used these on a previous pole barn and one 10 ft vent lit up the entire 30 x 40 barn.

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John

 

[MagKarl]

I don't think 12 foot walls age going to be tall enough. I'd go 14 and larger doors.

 

[kbs2244]

If you do go with the shorter doors be sure to put the header up against the top plate.That way the fill wall will be non-structual and a higher door will be an easy job.