I'm in need of a building to park my tractor, camper, 4wheelers and mower under. I had originally thought of an aluminum shed, similar to what you see on the side of the road for $695 but larger of course. Looking at the prices of these things though has me wondering. A 24x24 would be in the $12-$1500 range. Could I build a pole barn for less? What materials would you guys recomend? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Pole barn vs metal shed
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I'm kind of in the same boat. Have been pricing the metal sheds with roughly the same estimates that you have. So, I'm wondering the same thing. Can I build a pole shed for less? I'll be interested in seeing replies to this one.
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With the current price of lumber I don't think you could build a pole barn for the price of the metal shed. Especially if you count your labor, although most people don't.
I am adding a section to my pole barn aprox. 12' x 30'. The tin for the roof and sides and the treated post will run around $500-$600. The 2x4's and rafters I already have( sawmill lumber stored in barn for several years).
I also have looked at the metal sheds you a looking at and will most likey get one of those also. The price of these usually includes installation and they can have them up in 1-3 days.
I am adding a section to my pole barn aprox. 12' x 30'. The tin for the roof and sides and the treated post will run around $500-$600. The 2x4's and rafters I already have( sawmill lumber stored in barn for several years).
I also have looked at the metal sheds you a looking at and will most likey get one of those also. The price of these usually includes installation and they can have them up in 1-3 days.