my first shop 30x36x10

[DoyleDee]

So, after years of wanting one......it was finally time. I built this with the help of my 77yr old father, my wife and two of my brother in laws.
The building cost is under $5500 total...without electrical.
I did have the concrete hired out---

 

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second set of pics...won't let me upload alot at a time..

 

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next set

 

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and next.... floating slab with wire mesh.

 

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next set

 

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more pics... there seemed to be a reaction with moisture on some of the metal...so it created a wierd patina on it.
I had the metal covered with plastic for about a month...oh well..

 

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more pics.. and I installed sliding doors on both the North and South of the shop......as long as the wind is blowing, I have a very good breeze coming through.

 

[cyamaha2007]

Im getting ready to build a 36x56x14h do you have any tips? Is this your first pole barn build

 

[DoyleDee]

inside pic from the corners..and eventually I will install my exhaust fan to pull out any heat I may have if the wind isn't blowing.
I do plan on spraying closed cell foam on the roof and possibly walls...but for now, no insulation.

 

[DoyleDee]

not my first... I helped my dad about 14 or so years ago..
- have a tractor with a post hole digger..and a box blade.
- drink lots of water if you are doing this in the heat!
- take your time and take breaks!
-I found out my site was alot more off than I thought... and I'm glad my dad has a tractor.
My fathers shop and mine are built the same- post go into the ground about 2-2 1/2' (and treated)
water your concrete for at least a week..
I will say get help from others... it will help when setting trusses.
My father came up with a tape measure mounted to a 2x4 that would be the height of my side walls, when used- mark your posts and get you measurements for each 2x6 (I have 3 sistered together) so you can cut a set for the remainder of the upright.

 

[DoyleDee]

Be prepared to make mistakes.... it does happen- so much can be going on at once... one of my doors is wider than the other...oops- I wanted them both to be the same...oh well...it will still work.

 

[DoyleDee]

I also made my own ridge cap and trim using "extra" metal I bought. The ridge cap would have cost over $100....actually cost me just over $25..and it works fine. I have my shop where I can lock it up...but have yet to move alot of my tools because I have a friends Saturn in my driveway that needs an engine. I will do this under my carport-- with my engine hoist and stand (the "new" engine is currently in front of the car).
I can't pull through the shop yet because of the sand pile that is blocking the door-- old Ford tractor sprung a leak on one of the hydraulic cylinders for the bucket..but my dad has it fixed and is going to move it this week.

 

[cyamaha2007]

Thanks man yours looks great.

 

[DoyleDee]

I do sill have to make my corner trim, but for now it's ok.
I used 22- 20' galvalume panels, and I used 29-16' galvalume panels. I though I was going to make a carport off the front, but had to use that metal elsewhere.
I used over 20lbs of screws (I have about 3-4lbs left from 25lbs).. I bought all my metal and wood from a local outlet in Celeste Tx.
I looked at US steel buildings...and learned about their tactics for getting you to buy one of their buildings....decided to buy local to keep my local guys in business.
I'll be adding electrical as money will allow-- for now it's extension cord power..

 

[DoyleDee]

When you make your uprights, make sure you can "channel" your truss.. as in the outer 2x6's are higher than the middle 2x6 so your truss sits in the channel. On the ends, it is different- the outer 2x6 is lower for your truss to sit on. I set my trusses with my brother in law- with my father stabilizing the top so it doesn't "fall over". I used a ratchet ******** that truss in the channel so that it doesn't "fall" out- and the screwed pieces of 2x6's on the opposite post-(where your truss will be)- so that you can "set" the truss against them and move on the ladder.