o2batsea
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Highballing is how contractors say no thanks.We received one for $30k! $18k was the lowest quote.
Highballing is how contractors say no thanks.We received one for $30k! $18k was the lowest quote.
Highballing is how contractors say no thanks.
Hi dilligaf,
You can get storage trusses that give you an open space in the middle. Usually 16' open in the middle. For a 16x36 addition 18k sound high especially with you doing the ground work.You would only need 9 trusses 24" o.c. and 5/8 plywood for the roof and you are good to go.
I guess I am not understanding your problem
jsut copy what is there and extend it, (you nearly going to have to leave your end wall is my guess, jsut take the door off) and may be open up the wall, (as it is most likely supporting the end of the building and roof,
can you post some prictures of the existing building
I seems to me like it would easy jsut to copy the construcion you have if it working, and extend I not under standing your needing of a beam, or where you want this beam,
even if you do build a second building (that may be an avantage) if some thing catches fire, not the whole thing is in danger, (one reason old farms has so many little buildings spaced all over the place),
Highballing is how contractors say no thanks.
Just copying the existing design is no guarantee of structural success. Pole buildings "work" due to the shear strength of the roof and wall sheathing. Depending upon the wind speed and wind exposure factor, by moving the endwall, it could cause one or the other of the endwalls of the new structure to become inadequate in being able to transfer windloads from the roof to the ground. Also, lumber values (especially those of Southern Yellow Pine) have been significantly lowered.
IMHO - While the best solution is a new code conforming structure (which will be less expensive in the long run), if the insistence is in adding on, it would be prudent to hire a registered professional engineer to evaluate the existing building and design an adequate solution.
Just copying the existing design is no guarantee of structural success. Pole buildings "work" due to the shear strength of the roof and wall sheathing.
IMHO - While the best solution is a new code conforming structure (which will be less expensive in the long run), if the insistence is in adding on, it would be prudent to hire a registered professional engineer to evaluate the existing building and design an adequate solution.
While this is technically correct, I wouldn't overthink this one. Remember, the original building is not a truss structure, it's rafters on post walls, if I understand it. As long as the rafters are tied the building can be as long as it needs be. The end walls are not going to be a limitation on the building length. The post size/spacing and the rafter size/spacing should just follow standard timber tables.
While I always appreciate people getting professional engineers involved (I am one), this case certainly doesn't seem to require it.