Machine shed?

[joea99]

I need to get my machines under cover. Plans for garages, pole barns and the like face many obstacles.

So, I was thinking, for now, of a "car port" deal, even if open on all sides, This is made more attractive by the fact the town does not require permits for "detached" buildings of under 144 sq ft. So I could put up a free standing (or two) 10x14 "pole supported roofs" with a packed stone base.I really just want to keep them out of the sun and rain.

Thinking as simple as possible, with probably some kind of steel roof. Looking for ideas, such as where to get smaller quantities of roof material (26 ga. minimum?), to pour concrete "piles" for the upright supports, or just direct bury, and like that.

 

[Fuddy1952]

I wish you were close to Virginia. I have lots of steel roofing I could give you.

 

[gstrom99]

Those "car ports" are decent, and cheap. I'd be worried of them blowing away, in a real good wind storm.

 

[TMGT]

I wish you were close to Virginia. I have lots of steel roofing I could give you.

I'm in VA!

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[Fuddy1952]

I'm in VA!

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If you need steel panels let me know. I'll help load...free. Anyone need free firewood cut to 16" also? I'm in S. Central Va.

 

[TMGT]

I do need to build a tractor shed as my L is too tall with the canopy on to fit in the old lean too.

I'm in the Fredericksburg area so I guess it depends on what you consider s. central lol

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[Fuddy1952]

I believe japody will get it.

 

[TMGT]

Well if not let me know

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[Fuddy1952]

Well if not let me know

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I will...

 

[WranglerX]

Have you thought about something like found at link below...

https://www.versatube.com

 

[Rebeldad1]

if you are thinking maybe two carports why not just get a permit and put up the biggest one you can afford?

 

[teachag295]

Does your area have limitations on how close the structures can be together? Not, you build one a couple inches taller than the other and have the eaves overlapped by a couple inches. One sheds water onto the other which would have a gutter.

As far as concrete or dry pack it depends on your soil. At my place I have a heavy clay expands and contracts considerably based on moisture content. I either pack with gravel or make a bell shaped also in the soil expands it does not push the post out. Wind is a factor as well. If you have super sandy soil it might not have enough holding power for what is essentially a big metal kite. In this case, you may need some substantial concrete puddings to secure it in these situations. Basically, the footing and anchor question hinges on your soil type. I just gave a couple of examples but there are a lot of variables.

As far as building materials go, I am a welder so I am partial to steel. I have a similar type structure though a little larger with rotting poles right now. My plan is to rebuild it soon in the same footprint to avoid the attention of the permit Nazis that do flyovers looking for unpermitted construction. I will use oilfield drill pipe for the poles and wide flange and angle iron for the spans.

 

[ovrszd]

Just remember, sunshine is your enemy, not rainfall. Does little good to build something that allows the sun to shine on your machinery most of the day.