Looking to build a metal “barn” building

[TheGman]

I think what I “want” and what I can afford initially may differ widely. However I do wnat to get all done upfront that I can so I dont have to re-do anything.

12’ clear height?
I know I need 14’ for RV which I never plan to own

 

[TheGman]

That's a big building. You have lots of options in "metal" buildings, so do a little leg work on your long term plans. I built a 12' clear height 30' x 40', two 10' x 10' roll-up doors, one 3'0" walk through, on a concrete slab from a VersaTube kit and couldn't have done it without the use of my tractor and front end loader to reach the 17' center height. It was also a bear pulling 16' metal roofing by myself, so I designed a mechanical pulley system on the tractor front end loader. I wanted to prove that I could complete the building alone... my wife and kids weren't too happy about it, but I did it, even when the manufacturer said it couldn't be done. The building, doors, concrete, upgraded trim, set of scaffolding, a couple of new ladders, and insulation, with only my labor (other than some day labor to help with concrete finishing), was under $18k, which was several thousand cheaper than any quotes for someone else to do it. The building is now 5 years old and looks as good today as when it was built. Sorry about the long post, but here is a summary of my adventures:

1) Finished setting trusses using my front end loader.
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2) Front of building framed for 10 x 10 doors.
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3) About halfway finished (or so I thought)
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4) My "mechanical helper" pulley system for 16' roof panels.
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5) Where is @SafeCracka when you need him? My tractor struggled with the 1860's safe!
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6) Finished 30 x 40 x 12 foot... oh what a relief it was!
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Nice building thanks I commented last before this posted. I have one price awaiting another.

 

[MegaFan]

Nice building thanks I commented last before this posted. I have one price awaiting another.

That is why I wanted you to see what I had in materials alone for 1200 sq ft, so maybe that helps you gauge a fair, finished "turn key" price. I was at about $15/foot for the 12' height; adding the 2' extra height would not be a major expense, but your 40' x 60' building would be twice the size of mine in square footage. The doors for anything taller than 10' are going to get expensive too, as that may move you to a different class of door.

 

[jeffk14]

I just had a 30 X 50 built by a guy out of Yatesville. Two rollup doors, two people doors and 3 windows. Insulated walls and ceiling with a concrete floor. 10 ft clearance to bottom of trusses.$12.50 a sq ft. I'm now in the process of wiring it myself.

Mine is a metal skin with a wooden post frame skeleton. Makes wiring MUCH easier. I'll PM you the guy's contact info if you like.

 

[Cruisers460]

I didn't build a metal building so I won't comment on that. I did build a decent garage though. I have regretted not putting a pipe in the floor to vent car exhaust. If you plan on working on cars in your building you may want to consider doing that.

 

[TheGman]

I just had a 30 X 50 built by a guy out of Yatesville. Two rollup doors, two people doors and 3 windows. Insulated walls and ceiling with a concrete floor. 10 ft clearance to bottom of trusses.$12.50 a sq ft. I'm now in the process of wiring it myself.

Mine is a metal skin with a wooden post frame skeleton. Makes wiring MUCH easier. I'll PM you the guy's contact info if you like.

Hey thanks yes please PM info much appreciated. Post a few pics of barn still trying to determine what exactly I want. Thanks

 

[jeffk14]

Here's some crappy phone pics of mine

 

[TheGman]

Nice thanks. The boss “she who must be obeyed” is saying mine needs a cupola......

Oy vey

 

[Jeddak]

There is a metal building manufacturer in Jackson Ga., a stone's throw from Fresh Air BBQ. They sell "scratch and dent" materials, if you know what I mean.

There is a place like that on Hwy 61, just north of Carrollton. Maybe closer to OP.
I bought a lot of metal there for the farm.

 

[TheGman]

Thanks Jeddak that will be closer I will take a look