New Build, 30 X 84

[burdie5533]

So I have moved and am starting my new shop. Its 30 X 84. The first 24 feet will be workshop, the next 12 will be machine shop area and the last 50 feet will be storage. Following the advice on this forum, I went with 6" concrete for a later life and 12' ceilings.

It will have 5 10' X 10' insulated doors and one 36" walk through door.

My questions is, the rafters are on three foot centers. I would like to sheetrock the first 36 feet and thought it would be better if I ran furring strips across the rafters rather than try to span the 34.5" gap. What size should the furring strips be and what spacing should they be, 16", 24"?

 

[BadMannerz]

Thats one monster layout you got!!! You in VA?

 

[burdie5533]

Just outside Charlotte NC.

 

[Lootenny]

You could run metal on the ceiling. Hang visqueen from the rafters, put up the metal, then blow in insulation through a few strategically placed access holes. The metal spans 8' between trusses in my shop.

 

[CristineS]

The area is really big and the space around is beautiful. One of friend is having similar structure, a utility carports in Florida and is planning to convert it into a small garage based shop. I feel this will require a great investment of time, expenses and planning.

 

[burdie5533]

So the building is complete on the outside and has passed final inspection. Now to build out the inside and get some lights working.