New Garage Pole Barn 40 x 64 x 12

[hcallaway]

Did you use galvanized bolts? Going through the pressure treated 6x6 you can only use galvanized bolts due to the corrosive nature of the pressure treating. Your picture looks like you used just regular steel bolts. I hope I am wrong for your sake.
Rick

The bolts and other hardware are ZINC coated. Not the same level of protection, but in this application the only issue will be the head of the bolt my get surface rust.
They are not going to get direct exposure and once the treated wood drys out there will not be any more decay to amount to much. For the last 13 years prior to my new job selling Stainless Steel, I was a mill rep in the steel industry selling HDG sheet products (40-45K tons per year). Zinc is used in both processes. Hot Dipped Galvanized bolts are a thicker coating of Zinc and will give you better protection. A fence is a good example of an application of a HDG. Direct exposure. It will also rust. Plenty of air and being dry after getting wet will save the metal and the coating. ZINC gives itself up to the rust saving the base metal.

 

[Ranger Rick]

It sounds like you know your metals. I had always heard bad things about the new pressure treated wood and steel nails and bolts. I understand it is not like a deck that is exposed to the elements all the time.
Your buildings are looking good. I hope to do a building soon on our property.
Rick

 

[hcallaway]

It sounds like you know your metals. I had always heard bad things about the new pressure treated wood and steel nails and bolts. I understand it is not like a deck that is exposed to the elements all the time.
Your buildings are looking good. I hope to do a building soon on our property.
Rick

Rick thanks for the kind words. Zinc Plated and Hot Dipped Galv/Zinc are the same thing except level of protection. You don't want to use plain carbon nails in pressure treated lumber they will tend to rust away.

 

[wmonroe]

Sent you a pm to get more info on who built your building.
Thanks

 

[hcallaway]

Making progress. Roof is on and the back wall is installed. Trim work is on going.

It should be done this weekend. Raw materials ended up being about $5000. Labor about $1200. 2 guys at $30 per hour. (My time = cheap.) Permit $375 based on square footage. I was looking to have about $5000 total so I blew the budget. Based on metal carport pricing, it seems like I still ended up less than any of the items they offer. It should last a lot longer.

 

[Ranger Rick]

Raw materials ended up being about $5000. Labor about $1200. 2 guys at $30 per hour. (My time = cheap.) Permit $375 based on square footage. I was looking to have about $5000 total so I blew the budget. Based on metal carport pricing, it seems like I still ended up less than any of the items they offer. It should last a lot longer.

You may have blown the budget but you have a nice building. A lot better then any of the metal carports that I have seen. So how long do you figure before you run out of room and have to build an addition on to this. I was impressed with your shop and now you have added this which I would be happy to have. I guess I need to get my but in gear and build me some space. I enjoy following your work and the information you provide on costs. Thanks
Rick

 

[hcallaway]

Pole Shed is complete except for building inspection from the county. Not sure what they may find that is not up to par.
Youngest son at VMI had a bon fire out at the man cave this weekend. 150 kids - no problems other than a few broken bottles. Glad it is being used.

House one day if I have my way will fit closer to the big garage. Septic and power are already in place. Wife does not want to move out of what she considers home, I kind of understand.

 

[Ranger Rick]

So how long do you figure it will be before you put sides on?

 

[hcallaway]

I decided that it would be best to use it and see how things fit and go in and out. A side lean-to would work perfect off the tall side. (It will be a long time before that happens.)

 

[hcallaway]

Building a new dog run/kennel. 30 x 10 and a 4 x 20 sidewalk. Put in a dog door so the little 135# Rottweiler - Drake can say Hi!

6' fence. Buying a 10 x 10 enclosure and will add one more panel to finish it off.
Concrete was $95 per yard and I was charged $350 for pouring and finishing the pads.
This was his min for the area which I was pouring. He told me future projects will be $.85 per square foot. He was a super nice guy and was right on time and did a great job. Contact me if you need his number. He covers Amelia and Chesterfield County, maybe more depending on the job.