Two post lift placement

[dweihs]

Planning stages of 28x40. 12’ ceiling height once I get 6’ from wall. Planning on 10’ OH door (cut into 28’ end, 6’ from 40’ wall) so will need to be ahead of that. Anyone got any pics of similar scenario? New to forum, tried searching forum, no luck. TIA.

Also, considering SIPs construction. Located in western Iowa, any members close by who have used SIPs?

 

[T2R9]

Just built a 28x40 myself. I did 2 9x8 doors with the far bay using scissor trusses then storage trusses for the rest. I had footers poured 3'x3' by 12" deep where the 2 post lift will be installed. My ceilings are 10' under the attic storage.

A few pics.

 

[HoosierMark]

Just had a floor poured in my 36 x 60 barn. I knew the general area I wanted the lift so I just had my floor guy take his skidsteer and scoop out an area about 12 x 3 foot wide. That area is deeper then the rest of the floor. Probably 8 inches thick. I figured it gave me room to move the lift placement if needed. Pay attention to saw cuts also as the rotary installer said they needed to be at least 3 feet away from the column if I remember correctly.

I looked at sips panels before I built my house. Interesting concept. They make some in Louisville KY so I went down to the factory and saw them being made. I also have appraised a house built from them and the guy loved it. The cost to me did not offset the benefit. Plus I was concerned it would be a challenge getting the regular carpenters around here to work efficiently with the construction. But I can see the benefits of a quick build and energy efficient.