Steel barn workshop build : window suggestions and options

[hellspcangel911]

Hi All,
Im building a 40x60 worhshop and trying to figure out the best route to take with windows. the supplier priced out 36" wide man doors at $1200 each - wow, I assume the window prices will be just as high.

I've seen in a few build threads here people go to the local big box store and buy standard size vinyl windows then J Frame around them and conceal with PVC trim. And a few others go with special made windows for metal panels like Wintech.

Any advice and suggestions from past experiences? Cost is obviously a factor but I dont want to be penny wise and dollar foolish leading me to deal with leaks and issues later on.

Thanks!

 

[readhead]

Stick frame, CMU, pole barn, tube steel or red iron? Different applications for each.

 

[hellspcangel911]

Cold formed steel...


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[readhead]

As in tube steel, C's and Z's or red iron. All of those fall under cold formed steel.

 

[hellspcangel911]

Right you are, sorry. It’s C’s and Z’s


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[readhead]

The door you were quoted has special jambs to fit over the girts so it is a direct fit. You can frame an opening and use any pre hung door and trim it with J trim.