Square also holds heat better. If you plan on heating or cooling take that into account. Also consider orientation to the sun and prevailing winds. A long wall facing south will absorb more heat from the sun...good in cold climates.
Time to build a new shop, need some input.
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I'm in South Texas, near San Antonio, so heating isn't really a concern. There are a few days a year when it's really needed but a 20 degree rise will make it comfortable.
I did 16' eave height on the last shop, I'll probably do the same here. I kind of have to in order to have the mezzanine, unless I do a pretty steep pitch. My forklift goes 16' so, I can use all the vertical space.
I don't need a floor drain, I'd much rather wash stuff outside. I don't want the mess inside. I'm planning to either extend the roof out 15 - 20 feet on the sides of add lean-tos. I'd prefer the roof extension, I think it looks better.
I oriented the last shop to take advantage of prevailing winds with 2 roll-up doors across from each other to get good cross flow, it works really well to keep it cooler in the summer. I'll do the same here, only I'll add a 3rd roll-up door on this one. I rented a shop in Houston that was 50x75 and had 4 doors, it was nice for ventilation since that building wasn't insulated but, I only used 3 of them for access. With insulation and an AC, 3 will be fine.
I did 16' eave height on the last shop, I'll probably do the same here. I kind of have to in order to have the mezzanine, unless I do a pretty steep pitch. My forklift goes 16' so, I can use all the vertical space.
I don't need a floor drain, I'd much rather wash stuff outside. I don't want the mess inside. I'm planning to either extend the roof out 15 - 20 feet on the sides of add lean-tos. I'd prefer the roof extension, I think it looks better.
I oriented the last shop to take advantage of prevailing winds with 2 roll-up doors across from each other to get good cross flow, it works really well to keep it cooler in the summer. I'll do the same here, only I'll add a 3rd roll-up door on this one. I rented a shop in Houston that was 50x75 and had 4 doors, it was nice for ventilation since that building wasn't insulated but, I only used 3 of them for access. With insulation and an AC, 3 will be fine.
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With mezzanines, how are they accessed? Stairs or elevator? Your age and stairs my be a factor later on. Jon
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OK, I think the 60 x 80 is going to be the winner, I mocked up a plan in SketchUp this evening.
Civilian, the mezzanine will get stairs. To be honest, if the day comes that I can't climb the stairs anymore, it's probably a sign that I don't need to be in the shop either. At that point, we'll be back in town and close to hospitals.
Civilian, the mezzanine will get stairs. To be honest, if the day comes that I can't climb the stairs anymore, it's probably a sign that I don't need to be in the shop either. At that point, we'll be back in town and close to hospitals.
