metal building workshop/mancave

[Reggoh]

Originally Posted by fishsoldier

I am very experienced with metal buildings and have made and seen many mistakes from friends and myself, just finished my second dream shop, first one a pole barn, lasted 18 years-posts rotted at ground- destroyed it and went bigger with an new one. ALL these guys are right, go big, insulate,put shelf loft now-junk will come, i was about to make a big mistake in my plans, had plans for two roll up doors to let air flow in, friend that priced my building recommended that each door is $900.00 just put one and spend $800.00 on big window unit- duhh. best change i made have 30x40 insulated with 25,000 btu w/heat-cool, works great! do not put fiber concrete flakes its whole life and is not smooth-seen many.I you can afford let the pros do it or buy a metal kit- do not use wood, go big now-will cost double for add ons later, hope this helps.

Just a note on this post... most of the pole barns built now use Post Protectors and skirt board protectors so that everything wooden that has contact with the ground is completely wrapped in plastic. My building is all made with treated lumber and has a 50 year warranty.

I've had my building for almost 5 years now and I still see a little of the fiber when I sweep up but it is considerably less than when it was first poured... I wouldnt be too concerned about the fiber concrete if you want a shop... if you want a living space with finished floors then I would avoid the fiber concrete.

You can see in the picture below what Im referring to... This picture was taken prior to me pouring the slab.