Wood vs Metal vs Combo

[msubryan]

Guys,

I am new to the board, but I am finding a lot of very useful information. I am looking to build a 30 X 40 garage in the very near future. I am currently considering all metal, all wood, and wood/pole barn framed with Metal Trusses.

My first question is what are the advantages/cost differences in each. I have gotten quotes for 2 so far and do not know if they are fair or not. Any feedback is much appreciated.

Thanks,

msubryan

 

[KPSquared]

Add your location to your profile. It will help. If we don't know where you live the answers are to subjective. . .

 

[msubryan]

Thanks!

 

[Willymutt]

I'm curious as well. I'm located in SE South Dakota.

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[NUTTSGT]

Stick is easy for some and others find pole bldgs the easiest. If you plan on a steel frame bldg, it's going to take a little more heavier work and a needfor something to lift the steel fame.

Are you planning on doing any of it yourself ?

Have you checked any of the local codes ? Some types of bldgs may be favored over others in your area.

 

[laser3kw]

I just had a 30 x 40 x12 wall built.
After talking to friends who were familiar with construction, I got the basics of what to look for to meet my needs. I wanted a garage / shop where I could work on my car and pursue my hobbies. I wanted a building that would have electric and would have to be heated during the times of use during the winter. This means insulating the walls and roof. I found, in this area, that a pole building and steel builds were slightly less to construct, but then I would have to go back and put up interior structure to insulate to and then interior walls. I found the price of a complete "stick building" was comparable to the others when I factored in the additional work and materials.
That is my experience, I did a lot of research on this sight and with the contractors of the various buildings.

 

[rburke65]

I will agree with laser3kw. A friend with a pole bldg. and then turned around and had to stud up the interior to finish it. Myself, I did a pole foundation, and then studded construction atop of it.

 

[msubryan]

What about metal gauge is 26 gauge standard or is 29 gauge acceptable?

 

[msubryan]

Bump

 

[40cpe]

msubryan, I'm just south of Jackson, Ms and just finished having a 30 X 40 X 12 constructed. I asked myself the same questions you are asking and debated for a year before making a decision. I decided on the laced steel truss from the floor up with wood purlins and girts.

My reason for choosing this type was for my convenience in finishing the interior with shelves, wiring, etc. I can attach to the wood framing much more easily than drilling/bolting/welding to an all metal building. I'm confident that a all metal building would be more strong and longer lasting, but I'm 70 so what is the point?

My building has 12 ft walls, two 10x10 rollups, 4 windows, and a man door. It is on a 6 inch slab, roof and walls are 26 gauge, insulated with Low-E all around and in the roof, and cost me $20020 on my dirt pad. I had quotes for all steel for about $24,000, and they are 26 gauge because of the longer spans between attaching points. Using 26 gauge steel cost less than $500 more than 29 gauge on my building.

I hope this answers some of your concerns.

 

[mtwaterguy]

I will agree with laser3kw. A friend with a pole bldg. and then turned around and had to stud up the interior to finish it. Myself, I did a pole foundation, and then studded construction atop of it.

As mentioned by myself and numerous others on just about every thread that this comes up, if you use a "bookshelf/commercial girt" installation you frame the inside and outside walls at the same time. That way you don't have to come back and frame anything when the time comes to add insulation, wiring, or interior walls. Very simple step that saves time/labor and materials.

 

[msubryan]

msubryan, I'm just south of Jackson, Ms and just finished having a 30 X 40 X 12 constructed. I asked myself the same questions you are asking and debated for a year before making a decision. I decided on the laced steel truss from the floor up with wood purlins and girts.

My reason for choosing this type was for my convenience in finishing the interior with shelves, wiring, etc. I can attach to the wood framing much more easily than drilling/bolting/welding to an all metal building. I'm confident that a all metal building would be more strong and longer lasting, but I'm 70 so what is the point?

My building has 12 ft walls, two 10x10 rollups, 4 windows, and a man door. It is on a 6 inch slab, roof and walls are 26 gauge, insulated with Low-E all around and in the roof, and cost me $20020 on my dirt pad. I had quotes for all steel for about $24,000, and they are 26 gauge because of the longer spans between attaching points. Using 26 gauge steel cost less than $500 more than 29 gauge on my building.

I hope this answers some of your concerns.

Yes, this helps tremendously. Did you do a turn key build? If so, what company?

 

[40cpe]

Yes, this helps tremendously. Did you do a turn key build? If so, what company?

It was turn key as far as the slab and building structure. I'm wiring it and will install workbenches and shelves as needed. The builder is a local guy from Simpson County. I don't know how far south in the state you are and if he wants to go there. If you want his name and number , PM me