Morton Barns

[1savoy]

Mike,

If you plan to finish the interior by yourself, the Morton building is not built to make this quick and easy. If my memory serves me, the trusses are 7'6" on center and the walls are not flush framed. If you plan to have Morton finish the interior, this will not concern you. I live next to a church that had Morton build a gym. They later added offices and classrooms off the gym. The difference in color from fading is quite bad. I could not believe how long it took them to add the addition. The gym went up fast, but to tie into the existing building, when they added the addition was a time consuming process. Morton does stand behind their product and did replace the whole roof on the gym due to the paint failing. My best friend also has a 42x60 built by Morton and it has been quite a bit of work to finish the interior. My father has a 42x80 built by Stockade, very similar to Morton, that was flush framed. It was much easier to finish out. Around here, Morton's prices seem to have gotten crazy, unless you buy during one of their promotions. I personally would look into the Mennonites building a little more. The trusses will probably be 2' on center and will be a building with more character. I prefer an asphalt roof, due to noise and sweating, and a wood exterior. Morton seems to be double the price of local contractors around here. Just my thoughts for what they are worth. Good luck with your decision.

Russ

 

[mike223]

1savoy,
I spoke with the Mennonite builder yesterday after posting and his price for the 40x60x12 building using 29 ga Kynar is right at $16,700. This is without concrete but with insulation in the roof. He does know concrete, excavation, plumbers etc. from the local area, and his concrete price quote was $5000, without stub ins. He didn't specify what type mix etc. but I'll have him clarify that later. He did say that the cost of framing this on top of a slab vice using poles would be the same, and that he could frame up the apartment in a day using 16" on ctr in it and 24" on ctr in the shop portion. He also lives not very far from our property, and probably is a wealth of knowledge on reliable subs. I'm still in the planning stages of all of this, and haven't committed to Morton or anyone else. The Morton option is alluring because they will do everything to turn key, but at a price. Evidently a very high one. Thanks for the input, and any other suggestions or ideas are welcome.