Barn Construction ok?
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Blakemorar
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Can someone give me some feedback on construction here?
LarryD
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I'd say I love to have that barn on my place.
Is that what you're looking at or are you just soliciting opinions on that type construction?
If you're concerned about the contractor doing a good job, most engineered systems like that have a manual for installation. You might find it on the web or just ask the wholeseller for the manual. Then you can "QC" the instalation.
That's a fine looking clearspan building.
Is that what you're looking at or are you just soliciting opinions on that type construction?
If you're concerned about the contractor doing a good job, most engineered systems like that have a manual for installation. You might find it on the web or just ask the wholeseller for the manual. Then you can "QC" the instalation.
That's a fine looking clearspan building.
wroughtn_harv
Super Member
My question is about you.
The reason I ask is we need to know what you want out of your barn. What are your plans for it's future? If it's just a shed to hold your equipment out of the weather, similar to a farmer's then that barn is more than fine in my book.
On the other hand if your barn is going to be working shop and you're wanting to insulate for twelve months a year use then I'd have my reservations. Not because of the quality of the work, that appears fine, but the framing is going to make it more difficult, aka, expensive.
You save on the original installation and then your pay more down the road to finish it out.
So give us more information. It helps to judge apples to apples.
The reason I ask is we need to know what you want out of your barn. What are your plans for it's future? If it's just a shed to hold your equipment out of the weather, similar to a farmer's then that barn is more than fine in my book.
On the other hand if your barn is going to be working shop and you're wanting to insulate for twelve months a year use then I'd have my reservations. Not because of the quality of the work, that appears fine, but the framing is going to make it more difficult, aka, expensive.
You save on the original installation and then your pay more down the road to finish it out.
So give us more information. It helps to judge apples to apples.
RobS
Super Member
My first thought is that it may not hold up to a significant snow load... then I saw you are in Florida. No problem I guess, do they rate it for wind load (hurricane)?
MotorSeven
Elite Member
What's the cost including the slab? Assembly by you or the company? Just curious.....
Marine1
Silver Member
The overall construction looks very well done. I would call it acceptable. Looks as if you are going to have a very nice structure. Enjoy it.
Wesdor
Gold Member
Looks very interesting to me. However, without a cost estimate it is hard to know if this is a good deal or not.
I like the clear span and steel trusses. Is this a photo of another job they did? I can't tell for sure from the photo, but are the 6x6 supports set into the concrete or are they on Simpson brackets?
I'm looking at doing something similar next spring and would be most interested in what they want for the complete package.
I like the clear span and steel trusses. Is this a photo of another job they did? I can't tell for sure from the photo, but are the 6x6 supports set into the concrete or are they on Simpson brackets?
I'm looking at doing something similar next spring and would be most interested in what they want for the complete package.
MrJimi
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I live in Duval county/jacksonville,florida and I have one question that has been asked. Will it meet Florida hurricane code now.
Looks light construction to me
I forgot to mention, nice building
Jim
Looks light construction to me
I forgot to mention, nice building
Jim
JimR
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It looks like light construction type to me. I just helped a guy put this up in MA. It is much heavier than yours. We do have snow load up here to contend with. I see what you are talking about in your first photo. The rear two uprights on the back wall that are mickey moused in my opinion. This building is 30x60
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QRTRHRS
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If it was my area, I would want to see Solarguard (tm) or some other brand of foil/bubblewrap insulation between the roof purlins and the steel roofing for moisture control. I don't know if this would be applicable in Florida or not.
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Blake, it looks to be a fine barn in my opinion. If you are required to have a building permit in your area, then somewhere along the line those trusses have been engineered to meet Florida’s wind load standards. After the Miami area blew away Florida really beefed up their codes so I would not worry at all.
Wroughtn Harv makes a good point about the final anticipated use of the building. If your end goal is for it to be more of a finished building inside, then there may be better styles of construction to consider.
MarkV
Wroughtn Harv makes a good point about the final anticipated use of the building. If your end goal is for it to be more of a finished building inside, then there may be better styles of construction to consider.
MarkV
JimR
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I forgot to mention that the building I put pictures of up is rated for 110 mph winds. I'd ask what that building you posted the pictures of is rated for.
JimR
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RedRocker said:
I will ask the guy I was working for and post it later when he replies to my email.
JimR
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Here's the link the builder sent me. Miracle Steel Structures
I can say that this building we put up is there for the long haul. The studs in the cement foundation are 3/4" in diameter and 14" long with a foot buried in concrete. All the uprights have 4 studs on each beam. All the bracing and roof trusses are 3/4 diameter bolts. I helped him install the main frame, some of the roof boards and the ends. I'll stop over at the barn and get some more pictures this week for you to see. The whole outside frame is done now. I only work with him when he needs an extra set of hands for the heavy parts. It was an interesting experience building this barn. I think he told me the building itself was $32,000. That did not include the wood, foundation, doors or windows. I'll get more info asap for you.
Hayden, You ask what are the difference between a steel building and a traditional wooden barn. That all depends on what type of construction and size of the beams you use in the wooden structure. This barn here was built in 1840. I have rebuilt it, jacked it up 9 inches in the center and pulled it over in the middle by 13 inches. It is built with 8x8's and is post and beam construction. It has sustained quite a few hurricanes in its lifetime and many a blizzard. Right now I think it will last another 100 years at least if my daughter keeps a good roof on it.
I can say that this building we put up is there for the long haul. The studs in the cement foundation are 3/4" in diameter and 14" long with a foot buried in concrete. All the uprights have 4 studs on each beam. All the bracing and roof trusses are 3/4 diameter bolts. I helped him install the main frame, some of the roof boards and the ends. I'll stop over at the barn and get some more pictures this week for you to see. The whole outside frame is done now. I only work with him when he needs an extra set of hands for the heavy parts. It was an interesting experience building this barn. I think he told me the building itself was $32,000. That did not include the wood, foundation, doors or windows. I'll get more info asap for you.
Hayden, You ask what are the difference between a steel building and a traditional wooden barn. That all depends on what type of construction and size of the beams you use in the wooden structure. This barn here was built in 1840. I have rebuilt it, jacked it up 9 inches in the center and pulled it over in the middle by 13 inches. It is built with 8x8's and is post and beam construction. It has sustained quite a few hurricanes in its lifetime and many a blizzard. Right now I think it will last another 100 years at least if my daughter keeps a good roof on it.
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JimR
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This 30x60 building was $27,500 and came with the engineered plans to make the building inspector happy.
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