Metal Garage and workshop - thoughts on options

[jebz240]

Hey All,

I'm looking to pull the trigger on a metal building garage/workshop combo. I'm located in Eastern North Carolina. I originally started with a $10k budget but have bumped it up to 13k-13.5k for a turnkey building/slab install.

So far i have two quotes.. kind of torn on which to go with:

Option 1:

30' x 30' x 10' Certified building (for permits)
Three 9' x 9' Roll Up Doors
One 36" Walk-In Door
Two Windows
Boxed Eaves
Vertical Roof
Roof Insulation
4 inch concrete w/ footers
Grading included
Total=$13147 w/ Tax included
Example image attached as Diamond


Option 2
48' x 24' x 9' - 8' overhang on Gable End (40' x 24' enclosed) Certified for Permits
Two 10' x 7' Roll Up Doors (moved to side walls)
One 36'' Walk-In Door
Two Windows
Boxed Eaves/Soffit
Horizontal Roof (can upgrade to vertical for $1k)
Roof Insulation
4 inch concrete floating slab no footers, anchors sunk in slab for support
Grading included
Total=$12978 w/ tax included
Example Image attached as THS: (exception is door location same style though)


I really like vertical over horizontal roofing and i like the idea of footings... But at a higher cost and close to 250' less square feet... I'm not sure which way to go.

I've also considered going smaller something like a 24x35 but the overall cost would only come down $2-3K...

 

[7echo]

I like the covered porch style, would make for a nice place to set chairs and a grill when the weather is nice.

What do you plan do inside?

 

[jebz240]

I agree we were thinking it would make a nice Grilling area.

Inside i plan to partition vehicle storage (Car,Motorcycle and possibly an enclosed trailer) The other side will be for work benches and tools and storage. down the road i want to stick build a loft and maybe partition/insulate the work area (24x20 for work area and 24x40 for cars and shelving etc..

 

[stage20]

vetical roof or nothing. its worth the extra. its also stronger.

i hope you are going with 12 gauge framing. the 14ga is not what you want.
also, most of those buildings have studs/trusses on 4 or 5ft centers. ask about upgrading to more posts on 2ft centers. it will add strength and make it easy to build shelves or close it in with plywood or drywall in the future. you are spending this much, do it to last.

 

[bry@n]

I like the overhang. What are your plans for the building?

 

[Paladin306]

Just something to think about but, if you're going to be doing any woodworking a 9' ceiling is not very much height for slinging a long board around. That goes double if you install ductwork for a dust collector.

Personally, I like the overhang but I would think that you would need the footers. But, I am not an expert on the subject, by any means.

Mark

You can view my renovation project here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=256595

 

[stage20]

Just something to think about but, if you're going to be doing any woodworking a 9' ceiling is not very much height for slinging a long board around. That goes double if you install ductwork for a dust collector.

Personally, I like the overhang but I would think that you would need the footers. But, I am not an expert on the subject, by any means.

Mark

You can view my renovation project here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=256595

9ft walls. Top of gable will be 12

 

[Chngalay]

Just a thought, if you are really into cars or perform your own maintenance, might want to plan ahead and raise the walls to 12' with a 14-15' gable. Then if you ever decide to install a two post lift you could go with a clear floor design, which would make it nicer to work under without having a floor plate to worry about. Other than that, I personally like the covered porch area..

 

[jebz240]

Unless I wait several months my options are really limited to the two quotes. the biggest thing that bothers me about the 24x48 quote is the horizontal roof. I Mau hold off until I can finance moving to vertical roofing if I go that route.

 

[stage20]

12 gauge framing is a must even if you dont add more supports. the cost is very minimal.

dont let these places fool you. . longest ive seen is 8 weeks after down payment for a scratch custom order. all this stuff is cookie cutter. they just hjave it tagged in a warehouse ready for the installer to pick it up. thats the only hold up is installation. not the materials. they are millions of pounds of the stuff waiting to go out in factories across the country.

 

[jebz240]

The real issue here is budget, but taking all of your suggestions into consideration I think i'm seeking another quote for a new option.

Now i'm thinking i should go smaller and get the following:
37' x 24 x 8' (or 9) fully insulated, Vertical roofing and 12 GA metal tubing. From what i understand its better to get it insulated fully upfront w/ reflective material for solar heat I'm guessing this will come in around $10 to $11k with certification. I don't want to drop $14 to $15k right now.