Barn Construction ok?
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Blakemorar
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Can someone give me some feedback on construction here?
LarryD
Veteran Member
I'd say I love to have that barn on my place.
Is that what you're looking at or are you just soliciting opinions on that type construction?
If you're concerned about the contractor doing a good job, most engineered systems like that have a manual for installation. You might find it on the web or just ask the wholeseller for the manual. Then you can "QC" the instalation.
That's a fine looking clearspan building.
Is that what you're looking at or are you just soliciting opinions on that type construction?
If you're concerned about the contractor doing a good job, most engineered systems like that have a manual for installation. You might find it on the web or just ask the wholeseller for the manual. Then you can "QC" the instalation.
That's a fine looking clearspan building.
wroughtn_harv
Super Member
My question is about you.
The reason I ask is we need to know what you want out of your barn. What are your plans for it's future? If it's just a shed to hold your equipment out of the weather, similar to a farmer's then that barn is more than fine in my book.
On the other hand if your barn is going to be working shop and you're wanting to insulate for twelve months a year use then I'd have my reservations. Not because of the quality of the work, that appears fine, but the framing is going to make it more difficult, aka, expensive.
You save on the original installation and then your pay more down the road to finish it out.
So give us more information. It helps to judge apples to apples.
The reason I ask is we need to know what you want out of your barn. What are your plans for it's future? If it's just a shed to hold your equipment out of the weather, similar to a farmer's then that barn is more than fine in my book.
On the other hand if your barn is going to be working shop and you're wanting to insulate for twelve months a year use then I'd have my reservations. Not because of the quality of the work, that appears fine, but the framing is going to make it more difficult, aka, expensive.
You save on the original installation and then your pay more down the road to finish it out.
So give us more information. It helps to judge apples to apples.
RobS
Super Member
My first thought is that it may not hold up to a significant snow load... then I saw you are in Florida. No problem I guess, do they rate it for wind load (hurricane)?
MotorSeven
Elite Member
What's the cost including the slab? Assembly by you or the company? Just curious.....
Marine1
Silver Member
The overall construction looks very well done. I would call it acceptable. Looks as if you are going to have a very nice structure. Enjoy it.
Wesdor
Gold Member
Looks very interesting to me. However, without a cost estimate it is hard to know if this is a good deal or not.
I like the clear span and steel trusses. Is this a photo of another job they did? I can't tell for sure from the photo, but are the 6x6 supports set into the concrete or are they on Simpson brackets?
I'm looking at doing something similar next spring and would be most interested in what they want for the complete package.
I like the clear span and steel trusses. Is this a photo of another job they did? I can't tell for sure from the photo, but are the 6x6 supports set into the concrete or are they on Simpson brackets?
I'm looking at doing something similar next spring and would be most interested in what they want for the complete package.
MrJimi
Elite Member, Rest in Peace
I live in Duval county/jacksonville,florida and I have one question that has been asked. Will it meet Florida hurricane code now.
Looks light construction to me
I forgot to mention, nice building
Jim
Looks light construction to me
I forgot to mention, nice building
Jim
