Morton Barns

[mike223]

Anyone here have any experience with these guys? Any input pro or con is welcome.

 

[tjkadar]

We had a Morton barn put up around 1984... I think. So far, the barn has held up well. I think the gutters might be rusted through in a couple spots and the color might be a bit faded. Other then that, she looks as good as the day she was built over 30 years ago.

Morton built us a good product at a decent price. I think they might be getting a bit pricey now, but I'm not sure. I am sure that we are pleased with our Morton building.

 

[pekabu]

I've seen a couple up here that have held up well. One TBN'r had a really bad install though. Do a search on Morton and there should be more info.

 

[1bush2hog]

I had them quote me on a 30X40 building about a year ago. Seem to have a good product at a premium price. - There are many other companies competing with Morton that may save you some money - just compare apples to apples

I decided to wait as I never really liked the metal buildings - nothing to do with Morton or any others - I just prefer wood and have timber that needed to be cut anyway, so I plan on milling on site and building with wood.

Morton (and maybe others) typically offer reduced rates in the winter months - or at least used to.

 

[srs]

I had a 30 X 53 X 14' tall Morton built a few years ago. Pricey, but what a great building! I've moved to a new location and plan on building a smaller 30 X 40 X 10' tall Morton building. I'll be using the same Morton company out of Gettysburg, PA. I know I can get a pole building built for much less money by other companies, but I feel Morton has a better product. Without a doubt they are expensive, /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif but I only want to do this once. I highly recommend them, (at least the ones out of PA).

 

[mike223]

We have priced pole barns from a few other sources such as National and Circle H, as well as the Mennonites out of Lobelville, TN. Prices fluctuate wildly, between $10-15 per sq.ft., and my gut so far has led me to go with the Mennonites, but I like the idea Morton has of using laminated poles vice solid PT timbers. Morton also acts as a general contractor for the building, and they guarantee their product as well, which are strong selling points to me. Some of these others do not. Some of my friends have told me I would be better off with a steel building vice a pole barn, but trying to get a price for one including erection has been difficult. Should I call that steel building erectile disfunction? We are planning on building an apartment inside the barn, and I was thinking it would be easier to frame it inside a pole barn vice the steel building as well. Any input is appreciated.

 

[Clyde]

I presently own two Morton buildings. They 125 miles apart and two separate properties I own. One was built 3 years ago by Morton and the building is approximately 45' X 82'. The other was built this year and it is 45' X 75'. I am extremely happy with both of them obviously. Yes...you pay more for a premium product that will last a lifetime. After construction - the Morton rep walked with me through and around the buildings and any scratch, ding, or complaint was fixed immediately. Even small items that I would have never noticed were caught by the rep and replaced. No excuses! And NO - I'm not rich either. There are many buildings out there by other companies that will fill your needs. If you compare the gauge of the steel used however, you'll have a tough time matching the quality of Morton. They will construct the building to any level that you feel comfortable completing. They'll do "turnkey" if you want complete with insulation and concrete or even radiant floor heat. Because of the distance between these two building in miles - they were constructed by two separate Morton locations. I think quality construction and material is their mission pledge. I sound like a salesman but I have no affiliation other than being a satisfied customer. Clyde

 

[rambler]

Don't have one, but they have a real good reputation around Minnesota, always well spoken of.

--->Paul

 

[farmallA]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( We had a Morton barn put up around 1984... I think. So far, the barn has held up well. I think the gutters might be rusted through in a couple spots and the color might be a bit faded. Other then that, she looks as good as the day she was built over 30 years ago.

Morton built us a good product at a decent price. I think they might be getting a bit pricey now, but I'm not sure. I am sure that we are pleased with our Morton building. )</font>

Same deal here, the dark brown is more of a light brown now and the gutters have a few rust spots (cleaning gutters might have saved this problem though) But close to 30 years of good service..

 

[mike223]

Thanks for all the input guys, I'm going to visit the Morton rep next week to see if I can view one of their products.