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rationalizer
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- Joined
- Jul 1, 2002
- Messages
- 101
- Location
- Southeast Michigan
- Tractor
- JD 4710 e-hydro & R4's, JD LT160
Gary,
I'll be more specific - pole construction is cheaper. It came out to about 12% less on my original quote - but this assumed a concrete floor with 42" footers for both construction techniques. My comment about "same cost" was related to "final cost" for an insulated structure (which is where I hope to end up) In the short term a pole barn would have been cheaper - but I've learned to try to think (or rationalize) the long term view. It usually works out cheaper in the end.
I'm wrestling with my local building inspector right now - and I won't be able to make the shed quite as big as I wanted (due to rafter length) but foundation work should start next week. I'm not sure I know what I'm in for in terms of building the trusses myself, but it should be a good learning experience....!? /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif
I'll be more specific - pole construction is cheaper. It came out to about 12% less on my original quote - but this assumed a concrete floor with 42" footers for both construction techniques. My comment about "same cost" was related to "final cost" for an insulated structure (which is where I hope to end up) In the short term a pole barn would have been cheaper - but I've learned to try to think (or rationalize) the long term view. It usually works out cheaper in the end.
I'm wrestling with my local building inspector right now - and I won't be able to make the shed quite as big as I wanted (due to rafter length) but foundation work should start next week. I'm not sure I know what I'm in for in terms of building the trusses myself, but it should be a good learning experience....!? /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif