planning construction with least waste

[CanuckGT]

Dimensionally, what is the best layout for shop size? Looking at what would work better for materials (wood)and waste, like 32x 40 or 32x42, or 32x44’ ? Is their any rules here like build in 4’ increments?....or does it matter?

 

[ket-tek]

Dimensionally, what is the best layout for shop size? Looking at what would work better for materials (wood)and waste, like 32x 40 or 32x42, or 32x44’ ? Is their any rules here like build in 4’ increments?....or does it matter?

4' increments helps alot with a house, as your have lots of subflooring and joists to deal with. But a garage isn't as bad as you have no flooring. And if you are using trusses then the only real lumbar your supplying is the wall studs/plates and roof/wall sheathing, so the waste would be minimal comparatively to a home.

The studded wall height can make a difference on the outer sheathing, as a 10ft or 12ft height you can use half or whole sheets, but 11ft you will be wasting some.


Siding comes in 12ft lengths typically, so if using vinyl account for the sizing and staggering of this as well. As siding is not getting any cheaper.

 

[70redbee]

Keep it in 4' increments and most material will work just fine.

 

[larry_g]

In this country a pole building can be build on 12' centers of the post. That is why you see a lot of 24, 36, 48 and 60' buildings. Metal comes in 3' widths. So a bit comes from the type of building you intend to build.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

It's not so much about size of building as it is size of material AND construction techniques.
Do a search of 'value engineering'. You should find adequate information that will or can save a lot of money. But, before you start such a project using 'value engineering' principles make sure the building authority accepts that type of construction. Some of the 'old school' boys don't believe in value engineering-

 

[5lima30]

Also avoid hip roofs, intersecting gables, and dormers. Keep it simple!