pole barn or concrete block?

[mewisemagic]

want too build a three car garage with limited funds. leaning towards concrete blocks. give me your thoughts

 

[69supercj]

I've never been a big fan of concrete buildings, seems like you freeze in the winter and bake in the summer, at least thats how our fire station feels. Hard to finish on the inside as far as wall coverings and hanging stuff. I'd vote for the pole barn, insulated.

 

[mewisemagic]

i think i might go with blocks. most of the pole barns around here use metal siding and it seems no matter how good you seal it rats still get in. i know nothing is mouse proof. plus i would'nt have too worry about termites. i would insulate the roof. it is going to be a 2nd garage for my other cars/junk that i have nowhere to put

 

[Rollman]

You could always do a half block wall and build on top of that pole barn style . Morton makes a real nice building .

 

[69supercj]

Most of the metal sided pole barns now have a mouse/critter guard that fits along the bottom of the metal siding. It follows the profile of the siding and works great. Are you going to pour a floor or just have dirt/gravel?

 

[back2class]

Well, not a fan of pole barns but Stilk built is faster, less expensive and easier than Block. Perhaps block up 3ft then stick to get some height.

 

[mewisemagic]

pour a floor in it

 

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