Pole building or metal building

[Mattyboy93]

Looking to spend this stimulus check pole building or metal building is what’s holding me up..

I’ve noticed metal buildings are a bit cheaper than a traditional pole building..

What are perks of one over the other?

Is one better than the other?

Are these metal buildings advertised sturdy?

 

[nybirdman]

I would think a pole barn would be longer lasting.The metal buildings I have seen just sit on top of the ground.Both will have some condensation problems,depending on your climate.I have about $13,000 in a 24x32x12 ft.pole barn.Single 12x10 over head door with opener,four windows and man door;no concrete.

 

[BoylermanCT]

Metal buildings usually require more foundation work. The metal posts have to be bolted down to concrete block poured / buried in the ground. Pole barns have wooden posts in a hole back filled with dirt. I looked at both and am building a 30x40x12 pole barn this Spring. Dug the holes in December before the ground froze and now am waiting for the holes to dry out. They have 1-2 feet of water in them from Spring rain and snow (5 inches last night). Paid $13K for all materials including metal siding and roofing with 2 9x10 overhead doors.

 

[MickeyDBC]

It really depends what you are going to use the building for. If it is just for storage and your ground is pretty stable a pole building is fine. With a metal building the slab is part of the strength of the building (all of the uprights are bolted on) so it really needs to be done right. I am in the middle of building a 40x100x16 with a 4/12 pitch roof and 4 roll up doors. Slab took 12K pounds of rebar and 130 yards of concrete and cost right at 40K, the building kit was $25,500 plus tax and then I added an additional 12x12 roll up door for another $700. Foam board insulation and some windows is going to add another $4500. Then add electrical and a little plumbing down the road. I think a good metal building on a good slab should last indefinitely, pole barns around here all seem to suffer from rot/termites sooner than you would expect.

 

[redheelerdog]

I built a Chief Steel Building a year and a half ago: Chief Buildings | Trusted. Tested. True.

30x60x16 4/12 pitch like Mickey

It's awesome and I love it.

I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Steel is strong as steel.

 

[bridge4]

Metal buildings usually require more foundation work. The metal posts have to be bolted down to concrete block poured / buried in the ground. Pole barns have wooden posts in a hole back filled with dirt. I looked at both and am building a 30x40x12 pole barn this Spring. Dug the holes in December before the ground froze and now am waiting for the holes to dry out. They have 1-2 feet of water in them from Spring rain and snow (5 inches last night). Paid $13K for all materials including metal siding and roofing with 2 9x10 overhead doors.

I am in MA and thinking about this process, what company did you use if you don't mind me asking.

 

[Buppies]

We chose a Morton building in 2007 30 by 40 still happy with our choice

 

[fried1765]

I am in MA and thinking about this process, what company did you use if you don't mind me asking.

There is a Morton Buildings office close to you, in Westfield, Ma. (413-562-7028)
I have a 36x48x14 Morton (on Cape Cod) that is now 39 years old.
I love it!
Morton ain't the cheapest, but is VERY high quality.
Wonderful people to deal with!

 

[bridge4]

There is a Morton Buildings office close to you, in Westfield, Ma. (413-562-7028)
I have a 36x48x14 Morton (on Cape Cod) that is now 39 years old.
I love it!
Morton ain't the cheapest, but is VERY high quality.
Wonderful people to deal with!

Thank you!

 

[BoylermanCT]

I am in MA and thinking about this process, what company did you use if you don't mind me asking.

I am building it myself. I bought the plans and materials kit from DIYPoleBarns.com out of Ohio. They ship you everything you need, all wood, posts, metal, trusses, nails, screws, concrete pads, doors, tracks etc.