Post tornado rebuild.

[mreisner]

Lost 40 ft on a pole barn last week in a tornado or straight line wind, they haven't determined which yet. Looking at rebuilding but not on the end of the building that it was knocked off of, we'll just repair that building as it was storage anyways. Still waiting to hear back on insurance but what I would like to do is put an addition on to a 40x80 that I have at the farm, basically putting 30x40 on the West end as proper heated shop. The existing 40x80 can be used for parts storage vehicles farm equipment Etc. I will have a couple of doors to get into it, man doors so it's easy to get parts but I won't have to have much storage in the new part as everything can stay in the old part. Going to do a 20x14 roll up door, insulated figuring rock wool on the walls and ceiling. Going to insulate the slab with foam. I would like to do a heated slab but I don't think that's going to be in the budget. Has anybody ever done an insulated slab and then head infrared propane heat in the ceiling? Also probably will have forced air in the shop from a corn burner. I'm wondering once the slab gets warm will it stay fairly warm? This is going to be in Michigan, main things will be farm repair and some automotive. I would like to go bigger but this is about the size the budget will allow. Also considered building a freestanding 40x50 but realistically I don't think I'm going to have the budget for it and by attaching it on to the 40x80 that I already have I've got tons of storage then where is the freestanding shop would have to have a fair amount of stuff stored in it to keep having to go back and forth between two buildings. Looking for a thoughts ideas and opinions. Thanks.

 

[zimman]

I'm almost at a loss for words. Sorry for your loss and hope the rebuild goes well. Maybe some pictures of the property or what's left might help.
Good luck Sir. I'll be watching.
Zim

 

[Mike65]

Sorry for your loss. Hope the rebuild goes well & the insurance company treats you well.

 

[mreisner]

I'm almost at a loss for words. Sorry for your loss and hope the rebuild goes well. Maybe some pictures of the property or what's left might help.
Good luck Sir. I'll be watching.
Zim

 

[nadogail]

I have read of à Guy that used Ocean Cargo containers stacked two high and in two parallell röws he covered the space inbeween them with a gable roof. Gates at each end gave him a big shop.

As for heat, Rocket Stoves are simple to build and can burn anything. I like the ldea of waste oil or biquetts made from waste paper or straw.

Sawdust is also a good fuel

 

[DennisK59]

I would put Pex in the floor, it will be good money spent. Then it will be there if you have a future need for in floor heat.

 

[Uncle murph]

Ugh,that’s heartbreaking!

 

[Fav Onefour]

Bummer. Cleanup and claim work is simply a lot of work. We've been through a nearly identical scenario.

You may have difficulty with the insurance and doing an addition. I'd get those options nailed down before really going deep on your plans. The simple option would be getting the original building restored or rebuilt and see where you can go from that point.

In our case, the original pole building had been twisted enough that the poles moved in the ground. Some lifted but most were simply skewed. That issue and the fact that all the skin was damaged meant replacing. Some steel looked good but the fastener holes were egged out. I'd look over the standing sections to see if poles have moved and steel is damaged before you meet with an adjuster. Those conversations go much better when you discuss the entirety of damage in the first conversation.

It's hard to tell for sure, but it looks like some poles have lifted. I'm curious about your framing. Check poles, rafters, and sidewalls with a level.

To the question of heating your new building. You will need a good slab for a farm shop. I'd install the install the insulation and pex even without the boiler. Do the slab reinforcement and drains so you can run large equipment inside. I'd also try to foresee any potential reinforced areas you might need. Heavy machines, gantry, etc. Planning the slab ahead will save a ton of headaches down the road.

BTW, 20X14 door on a farm shop? Do framing and slab so you can convert to a larger door later on down the road. Farm equipment isn't shrinking and I think using the roll up on a heated shop will get old. I bet you'll start dreaming about a better door and opening pretty quick after you start using the building.

 

[PWC Repair]

I've seen tornado destruction first hand a couple times. That is straight line wind (microburst) damage. Still ***** though.