Anyone built one of these?

[Mark_in_IN]

We are looking into building a barn. Has anyone heard of Miracletruss & what did you think? They have all steel buildings.

http://www.miracletruss.com/

mark

 

[s1120]

Mark,

We will also be in the market for a barn soon. They have an interesting website. Did you call for prices. Curious what they cost $$$.

 

[GlueGuy]

Nope, but it looks interesting. The concept is sound. Wonder how well it deals with wind? Also curious if there would be any issues with permits, etc.

The GlueGuy

 

[TerryinMD]

I looked over their Website and, yes, the construction does look interesting. The open space is fantastic. I looked over the customer comments and one mentioned that the cost of materials was high. No dollar figures.

I have requested their information and would like to price one out when I receive it.

Terry

 

[TonyC]

I briefly looked into using them. I called and got a very nice person who gave me some rough pricing. A little pricey but the shipping charges really floored me...almost $800. I guess it depends on where you live but ask about that early on.

 

[TerryinMD]

Tony, what were the dimensions and how much for the building??

 

[TonyC]

Well it's been some months now but it wasn't huge. I just wanted a roof...no sides, no front or back. It was about 32X22 and the price was in the $3500 plus range, not including the shipping. I found a local siding/aluminum outfit that makes a nice building. It's cost is under $3000 installed (no work for me!). It should be coming any day now.

 

[TerryinMD]

Hey, Tony... Thank you for the quick reply.

Another question... how do the two compare?? Are they basically the same i.e. Open truss construction??

 

[TonyC]

It's not built with trusses. They use square tubing, I'd say almost 3" square and a very heavy gauge. The roof is corrugated aluminum, heavy gauge also. You can get optional sides, garage doors, windows etc. Right now I am still going wide open. I can always add the rest later. The building is all open in the middle. I went to where they are made and I was very impressed with how solid they are. They also come with a 20 year guarantee, and that includes blowing over in the wind. They seem to be well installed. I guess they would have to be with that guarantee. I'll be glad to post a photo as soon as it's installed. There may be someone near you that does them too. I see you're in MD which isn't too awful far from Va. You maybe could work something out with them, but as I say they are local. If you have any more questions, please feel free!

 

[TerryinMD]

Geez.... You're halfway down 81.... Guess I'll look around locally. Got to be someone who builds a decent building for a decent price. Don't mind doing it myself, but sometimes the $3k estimate turns out to be $4-5k. Then, you have to speak to the family CFO.... I'd rather sit on a cactus /w3tcompact/icons/tongue.gif