If you could build your barn again...

[Tenn_Blue]

All great ideas so far, here are a couple more;

BIGGER - never enough space! Or at least design with option to add a future wing/addition. We have a 60x50 barn/shop and eventualy plan to add a second building on the back with rooms for metalwork woodworking, and material storage. Is laid out so I just have to cut a big doorway in one wall to access the new wing, and the roofs will complement each other. Fits my existing traffic patterns

Build in at least one heavy truss/beam with supports to hook a hoist/block and tackle to so you can lift heavy things. A trolley rail that would let you move the supported weight would be great if you can swing it.
If you are not going to be there all the time, consider making a vault that you can push your valuable tools and expensive stuff into while away. Filled concrete block with rebar and a steel door. Real easy to do when first building the structure. A friend built his tool room that way in his shop, so when he leaves, he just secures the door.

Bigger!

Did I mention bigger? :thumbsup:

What are you doing for heat? While expensive, in-floor is great for garage and shops if you will havea pored floor

 

[stl]

Did you ever build the barn?
Watching and reading hoping to learn as we hope to do the same on property near Potosi.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Not yet, I am waiting for loggers to finish cleaning up the land from the May 8th storm a couple of years ago.

I am still getting bids and so far the best I have found is around 13-14 K for a Mueller metal building. I have narrowed the spec to a 40 x 60 x 16 w 1 man door and a 14x12 roller and a 10x12 roller.

I found a local to do the concrete work and I am going to do the electrical myself with help from my retired uncle (Journeyman). Ditto for plumbing, my dad is a retired pipe fitter.

Did you ever build the barn?
Watching and reading hoping to learn as we hope to do the same on property near Potosi.