pole barn in west michigan

[papa_smurf49319]

Looking to put up a 30x40x12 this spring just north of grand rapids. Looking for suggestions on builder. Ive called midwest polebarns and no response. Going to call morton buildings in the morning.

Thanks

Cody

 

[blazentrout]

Talk to the guys at carter lumber-(616) 784-3460, 7474 Alpine Avenue Northwest, Comstock Park, MI 49321 or Standale lumber (616) 530-8200, 2971 Franklin Avenue Southwest, Grandville, MI 49418. they may be able to give you the names of some builders.
Not sure how far north of gr you are but i belive big L lumber out of sheridan/greenville area may be able to help.

 

[36truck]

Morton buildings is a great company. They built my 54X90 pole building. The shell was up & done in 6 working days. Love the quality of it. Very nice workers & building. They might not be the cheapest but it's quality workmanship and materials.

 

[Big Barn]

Morton Buildings built our pole barn (Sturgis). It is very well built.

 

[gungatim]

LGR

 

[Oldmaple]

Vanderwerff and May builders, Dieterman construction, both reputable and in the Sparta area but I'm sure they would have a wide service area.

 

[Art From De Leon]

Morton buildings is a great company. They built my 54X90 pole building. The shell was up & done in 6 working days. Love the quality of it. Very nice workers & building. They might not be the cheapest but it's quality workmanship and materials.

X2 40'X42' Expensive but worth it. Their reputation and warranty sold me.

 

[89Vette]

Ditto on Morton, more expensive but worth it in my opinion. I put up a 30x48 and the sales guy acted as my general contractor for the cement and electrical at no charge, which was awesome because I lived 180 miles away at the time.

 

[Big Barn]

Just to expand a bit. My FIL used Morton Buildings in Three Rivers. He was VERY happy with them. He built the original portion (36x40) and then added and additional 60' a few years later.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Finally started on my barn today. It will be a 30x40x13'6". 3 10x10 insulated doors, two insulated 3x3' windows. Going to have a 20x30 cement approach, in front of the two front doors. All steel with wainscot. Charcoal on bottom, grey on top, and black steel roof, white eaves and accents.





The eave side of the barn will be facing the drive, two 10x10s will be towards the left of the barn with 3 foot spacing, then there will be another 10x10 on one gable end that will be part of my turn around driveway. Plans are to put a hoist in one bay, im thinking the middle bay on the eave side to maximize work room around hoist, but open to opinions.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Pic of the site before they started, I had them clear 15foot around barn and level back in case I ever want to add a lean too

 

[papa_smurf49319]

 

[Diesel Dan]

Looking good.
Boy do I miss the sandy soils of Michigan.

 

[Rockcam]

it's looking good so far Papa.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Thanks everybody, im more excited about this then I was building the house. I will post more pics as more progress gets done. Be prepared for some questions about electrical and finishing off the inside as I will be attempting this myself

Cody

 

[captain14]

Papa who did you get to do the build? Or how many contractor actually answered you

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Dieterman Construction. Extremely pleased thus far! Morton never called me back, carter lumber never called me back, had one more quote from a independent builder but It was quite a bit more, Midwest pole barns got right back to me, but they are extremely busy and not any cheaper.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Don't mind the dirt smudge lol

 

[SALIV8]

looks great papasmurf.

I used an Amish builder for mine in west mich and have been pleased. Mine was a delton pole barn kit that I designed. Im a bit late to the thread but yours looks nice and cant wait to see the finished product.

i like your colors also, similar to mine.

I love me some michigan! Im in s/w allegan county.

 

[captain14]

Ok nice shots of the outside. Can you take any inside after they are done for the day so yiu do not get in the way?

Thanks

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Should have some updated pics tommorow afternoon, steel should be all done, concrete is coming thursday.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Sorry for the delay, here are some updated pics. I will take some good ones once doors are on and I clean up mess.















And by mess I talking about cleaning steel, and wipe splashed concrete off sides, Dieterman has been extremely good at picking up after themselves

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Couldn't wait, don't mind mess lol









im assuming they will cut concrete when they come to remove forms

 

[86turbodsl]

That is a good looking building. Congrats!

 

[Fordman7795]

Very nice looking.

 

[iceman510]

Couldn't wait, don't mind mess lol

Color mismatch on last piece of siding on left (around the door)?

 

[Fordman7795]

Color mismatch on last piece of siding on left (around the door)?

I think its dirty. Probably the top sheet off the stack

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Top sheet, just dirty. Gotta spray it down

 

[1/2 Cup]

Looking fantastic, congratulations.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Thanks guys, super excited!

 

[stroked383z28]

Very nice! I would love to have something like this. If you don't mind me asking, how much do you have invested in the project up to this point? Also, what are your plans for finishing off the interior?

 

[richtersrodz]

Very nice setup.. Love that pad on the outside, and sidewalk going around. Nice detail.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Big doors will be on this week, ill have 27000 into, interior will be unfinshed and no electrical. I plan on having consumers run seperate service underground from the pole, and hopefully be able to insulate and hang steel inside myself this winter.

 

[captain14]

So what are you going to do inside your garage? Projects , hobbies, maybe just hanging out?

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Storage, 2 post lift, some side jobs. Barns already full lol, doin a motor swap in it this weekend for the in laws. Gonna put some tarps and a rug under the truck so i dont make a mess on my concrete before i can get it epoxied

 

[MagKarl]

Looks really sharp, I like it.

 

[samert111]

Where you located? I'm 4 miles East of Rockford. Cannon Twp.

So what are you thinking for finishing the inside walls and ceiling?

On mine I ran the electrical on top of one of the purlins and came out to each post with the outlet boxes. Then cut and stapled Tyvek to the insides of the purlins and posts. Then 2 x 6 studded walls between the posts with kraft faced R-19 fiberglass batts then 7/16" OSB on the walls covering the posts. For the ceiling I put up the white metal Dura Panels from Menards.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Interiors gonna be awhile, electrical is next, then hoist, then interior. But got other projects that need done around the house first, landscaping, driveway, gutters, deck. Im in sand lake. Your barn looks beautiful.

 

[papa_smurf49319]

Driveway and electric are next, have a few questions about electrical. Can I post in this thread or should I start new in electric sub section?


Cody

 

[JerrodGlover]

Cody,

I see you have a drain in the floor, I am building the same barn in Grandville and wonder where your drain goes and if anyone gave you a hard time about it?