Newbie with a pole barn need sugg and help!

[Flawlessfab]

I just stumbled across this forum and been loving it since
Finally decided to join
I just recently moved to southern indiana
There is a 24x32 pole barn with metal siding and roofing
One double hinged door on front and door on side but its open all
The time
I am wanting sugg and ideas on what to look for
And possibly reace to
1-get a floor/slab poured
2- insulate and dry wall
3- electric
4- possible ac/heat
5- door options
Here is one pic of barn and ill get better ones on inside
In the next day or so
As far as I know poles were concreted into ground

 

[jhochst]

Nice, I live in Southern Indiana. Washington, IN. Just built a new 30x48 pole barn with 12' ceilings and upstairs. I have a 5" slab, 2x6 walls, 16" on center. R19 insulation everywhere. 7/16 OSB walls. Fully wired. The ceiling is 29gauge metal. I have 15 8' long 4-4' bulbs/ fixture. I took my time. alot of pros on here.

 

[Flawlessfab]

Awesome
Do you happen to have any pics of slab construction
And not sure how far you are from scottsburg
But would love to check out your set up to get visual ideas
I'm a more visual mechanical type of giy

 

[Flawlessfab]

Wait Washington county in Salem?

 

[larry_g]

What are your goals for the building when done, wood shop, playground, metal fab or? What is your budget? Are you hiring it done or DIY?

In your post it sounds like you want a nice place to do some work. Looking at where you are starting it may easier and cheaper to start over. looking at rust on the siding I would question the age of the building and the condition of the posts in the ground. The posts are your foundation and if they are not in great shape then you may be starting with a big handicap.

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no neat sig line

 

[theoldwizard1]

Rake out the dirt inside and get rid of any lose stuff. You need to closely inspect the post where they are set into the ground to make sure they are in good condition. You also need to inspect the roof. The siding looks kind of rough but it just might need paint. Make sure these are all in good shape before spending money on anything else.

A slab is a good start, but you need to decide what kind of heat you may eventually put in. If you are thinking of a radiant slab at least the tubing will have to be install along with the floor. Even without radiant heat, a vapor barrier and insulation under the floor are good ideas.

Don't take on more too much at one time.

 

[jhochst]

I live in Daviess County. 20 miles east of vincennes.

 

[Flawlessfab]

I want a work shop area for fab work
Along with auto repair and custom fabrication
I have been thinking that maybe starting over and reusing the trusses
If in good condition
My father in law set the poles in and not sure age
The metal paneling doesn't really have rust
Maybe just surface rust if that
As far as heating not super smart into lingo on building garages!
I am very much a DIY and my father in law and I work for a huge cabinet manufacturer
So wood working wont be a issue and building cabinets either
I plan on running welders
Tubing benders
And building a frame bench for chassis fab

 

[jhochst]

 

[jhochst]

 

[jhochst]

Garage doors are Wayne dalton 9600. Installing 3 liftmaster 3800 soon

 

[Flawlessfab]

Wow Thays goregous!
I was pricing out buying plans/a kit/ or building a block garage new
But not sure what route to take
I would love to start fresh but I am a DIY/budget minded person

 

[jhochst]

Dc metal put up. In finished inside myself. I love it.

 

[jhochst]

They put up in 3 days. Amish crew. I was very pleased with quality

 

[Flawlessfab]

What was cost if you don't mind me asking?
For building and install

 

[jhochst]

An awning is going on it next spring. Then concrete. Almost there. Paying as i go. I don't owe a dime on it

 

[Flawlessfab]

Ya I am not in a super big rush
And willing to pay one step at a time

 

[jhochst]

It took me 3 yrs to pull trigger. Well planned. I feel it fits my needs perfectly. I listened to suggestions by others

 

[Flawlessfab]

What did dc metals charge for a building like that?

 

[jhochst]

$20,000 concrete was $6300

 

[jhochst]

They would not give me a cash discount, so I put it on my credit card and used the points for lowes gift cards

 

[jhochst]

They sub it out to a crew. I purchased the material from dc for my ceiling and called the crew who did my building and they did the work for 1/2 what dc wanted

 

[jhochst]

Graber post is another place. They cover a large area. Dc was cheaper because there wait was 4 weeks vs GP wait of 12 weeks

 

[Flawlessfab]

Yikes ok
I got a quote from a buddy
For concrete work
Just paying for materials
2300-2500 for a 24x32 ish slab

 

[Ct1]

Jhochst nice barn/garage. Did that $20k include the concrete work,excavation, stairs etc?

 

[jhochst]

$26 with concrete. I have around $2500 to 3k inside to finish.

 

[jhochst]

I have around 30k in it. Fully complete with out my exterior enhancements

 

[smokem2020]

First thing is make it weather tight. Electricity would be nice. Then think about overhead doors. Or sliders if thats what you want. Think about the way the wind blows. you dont want want all your heat blowing out when you open the door. Some concrete is going to be needed. Look on Craigslist for used foam panels for insulation if your going to try to heat it. Theres more but that will get you started. Is there a house on the property? Good luck, I've started with less.

 

[Flawlessfab]

Yes there is a home on property
And I need to further inspect the structural part of it
That will be my determining factor
I may tear down and salvage what I can
From it
Or dig a outter slab troth thingy
Lol
Around perimeter including poles and build a
Small structural concrete wall
Then use that as my permitted for slab
And then build up from there
Again I plan on paying as I go and DIY alot of it

 

[smokem2020]

If your out in the country and you decide to build a new building, I would spray a coat of paint on the old building and use it for cold storage. Or future projects. Good luck on your project.

 

[Flawlessfab]

Ya I am really thinking starting from scratch is the way to
Go
I been talking with steel masters about one of there buildings
And got some Amish friends who may do slab for me
Unless they come back with a good price for a building
I also checked out a few rental spots near my house
One was 2600 sq ft with ventilation
Office/ bathroom
For 800 a month plus electric
He also has a 32x40 two bay with new ceilings garage doors
Motors
Insulation
Concrete slab
For 350 a month plus electric
But he is adding a office and bathroom and a storage spot and once Thays done
Rent goes up to 600 a month