Polebarn size question

[wfopossum]

I'm finally starting my polebarn project and I'm trying to decide between a 30x80 or a 40x60,doe's anyone have any interior pics of similar size barns ?It's going to have doors on each end for ventilation and the height is going to be 14',I'm thinking the 40x60 would look better with the 14' height,any input would be appreciated.

 

[Chitown_hillbilly]

Are you limited to 2400 sqft? 40 x 80 sounds better

 

[jomobco]

In my profile I have a 40x80 that's got a 40x64 divider down it. 14' ceilings.

 

[wfopossum]

I'm not limited on size,just cash,though 40x80 would be nice,though it'd be almost twice as big as my house.

 

[larry_g]

What do you intend to do in this building? The old saying "form follows function." still applies. Below is my 36x48 . I have a 36' depth because it allows me to have a rig pulled in and still have work area in front and behind it when the door is closed. Your having doors on each end and assuming a drive through then I think I would go with the 40' width as all of your equipment and storage is going to be along the walls.

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[wfopossum]

I want a door on both ends mainly for ventilation,I didn't think about having everything setup on the sides.I guess you do lose some storage area with 2 doors.I do plan on having it high enough for a loft on each end which will help with storage.

 

[RPH]

Once you go over 30' the truss cost rises dramatically. I have a a 30' wide and so long as you come in from the end plenty of room for cars.

 

[wfopossum]

Do you have any interior pics your 30' wide barn ? I'm kinda leaning more towards the 30x80,I think it'll fit the lot a little better and the trusses are cheaper,I can always add width if needed with a wing too.

 

[Highbeam]

I built a 30x60x14' wall shop with doors on each end for a pull through.

Threads move fast so if I don't answer a question please PM.

I love the size as I can be hitched up to a 30' trailer and still shut the doors. The width is fine since a normal two lane road is only 20 feet wide anyway.

You are right about ventilation, with the doors open the wind blows any heat or smoke right out.

 

[astroracer]

My shop is 30 x 74. There is plenty of room to pull in from the side to park or work on a vehicle. My two main doors are on the sides and I have no problem with the hoist or walk around room in either area.
Mark

 

[RPH]

Out of town at the moment but when I get home I will get some.

 

[76cruiser]

I can post some pics of a 40x64 when I get home. I would say go with the 14' walls. My covenants would only go 12' and I petitioned to get the 14' Well worth it. You figure the interior measurements are slightly less than the 14' mark anyhow, especially if you add 4-6" of concrete.

 

[bgarrett]

I'm not limited on size,just cash,though 40x80 would be nice,though it'd be almost twice as big as my house.

when I built my 40x100 with 30x35 canopy, my mother said, "Do you realize that (the house I grew up in) would fit inside along with the driveway, the front yard, the backyard,the sidewalk and the right of way?"

 

[Highbeam]

You figure the interior measurements are slightly less than the 14' mark anyhow, especially if you add 4-6" of concrete.

Not if you plan and build for a 14' wall. You can do the math and pour your concrete so that top of slab is 14' below the bottom of trusses. Pretty easy.

Another option which I did not pursue is to use scissor trusses so that the 14' wall is only at the edge and as you move to the center, the ceiling is actually higher. Why not? You're just losing attic volume.

With 14' high walls, a 12' tall door can be used and let me tell you that a regular trailer RV can barely make it under the 12' doorway. A fifth wheel trailer or slide in camper might not make it at all. That would ****.

 

[prd2hnt]

I have a 40x63 and it works well for me. I have a quarter of it enclosed for a shop. The rest has enough storage for 3 ford tractors, an 18ft boat and a 30ft camper.

I too have 14 ft walls. This was an issue as I could only have a 12ft door. Our small 5th wheel camper just fits in the door. Think about your wall height as it relates to door size.

 

[PetesPonies]

I have a 56 x 64 and can show whatever you may need to see I guess. I thought carefully on that size. It serves my needs.