I am putting things together to build a 60' x 100' (maybe bigger) pole barn / living quarters and I have a couple of questions.
I am going with 20' side walls as I will be storing lumber etc. on cantilever racks that are 16' tall. The living quarters / office will also be 2 stories.
My first question is the infamous steel vs wood question. I have heard the bigger you go, steel is more economical. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of that? I like the idea of wood as I am a carpenter and have worked with it for years and enjoy working with it.
My next question is on slab thickness. I will not have any heavy equipment on the slab except for my telehandler / 9000lb forklift. I am leaning to a 6" pour with fiber.
If this was your project would you go with 26ga or 29ga wall / roof panels and why?
I know I have some other questions right now but they are slipping my mind. Once I remember them, I will add them as well.
I am going with 20' side walls as I will be storing lumber etc. on cantilever racks that are 16' tall. The living quarters / office will also be 2 stories.
My first question is the infamous steel vs wood question. I have heard the bigger you go, steel is more economical. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of that? I like the idea of wood as I am a carpenter and have worked with it for years and enjoy working with it.
My next question is on slab thickness. I will not have any heavy equipment on the slab except for my telehandler / 9000lb forklift. I am leaning to a 6" pour with fiber.
If this was your project would you go with 26ga or 29ga wall / roof panels and why?
I know I have some other questions right now but they are slipping my mind. Once I remember them, I will add them as well.