foggy1111
Elite Member
I am planning to have a 30 x 40 x 10 high buidling put up this spring to store my tractor and implements as well as winter storage for my runabout boat....so I want to keep it vermin and insect free.
I am trying to keep this building low cost, but not at the expense of a poor building. The building will not be insulated and I wont have any electrical service (but I have a small generator for electric needs). I plan to put in a 4" concrete floor (w/ rebar) and a small apron and am doing the mouse-proof lower perimeter and a ridge light down the center. I am going with one 8x16 insulated overhead door and one walk door.
My questions have to do with overhang and venting.
1. If using a ridge lite...what is the proper way to vent this ridge and still keep it insect resistant? Use that "brillo pad" stuff?...or ?
2. I got a price on a building with 1 foot overhang with aluminum perforated soffits....along the side walls only The guy says my cost is about $1200 more due to my overhang and soffit request. I wonder if the overhang is necessary and wonder about other ways to provide some ventilation...yet keep out insects, bats and birds. Ideas?
And....In case your wondering my price for an erected building is about $13,000...less the concrete and site prep (some of which I will do myself). I have done no arm bending yet....cause I am uncertain about the venting and overhangs I need.
I am trying to keep this building low cost, but not at the expense of a poor building. The building will not be insulated and I wont have any electrical service (but I have a small generator for electric needs). I plan to put in a 4" concrete floor (w/ rebar) and a small apron and am doing the mouse-proof lower perimeter and a ridge light down the center. I am going with one 8x16 insulated overhead door and one walk door.
My questions have to do with overhang and venting.
1. If using a ridge lite...what is the proper way to vent this ridge and still keep it insect resistant? Use that "brillo pad" stuff?...or ?
2. I got a price on a building with 1 foot overhang with aluminum perforated soffits....along the side walls only The guy says my cost is about $1200 more due to my overhang and soffit request. I wonder if the overhang is necessary and wonder about other ways to provide some ventilation...yet keep out insects, bats and birds. Ideas?
And....In case your wondering my price for an erected building is about $13,000...less the concrete and site prep (some of which I will do myself). I have done no arm bending yet....cause I am uncertain about the venting and overhangs I need.