Pole Barn Question

[Coolerman]

we have a building code that only allows 10' sidewalls. So we used scissor trusses over a 30' span, and got an 11' door in.

[hotjava66]

you have to support the roof somehow.....either trusses in the attic or support posts going to the floor......as posted above you might get it done in steel but it will be big $$ for that span.....

a truss transfers the roof load to the sidewalls, so in a typical build you could use a standard truss and have open floor. its the second floor living area that causes problems because the bottom chord of a truss isnt meant to carry a load. the bigger the span and heavier the load, the heavier the bottom chord needs to be. in a house for the floor you can only span 20' with a 2x12, so even with a heavy attic truss you still need steel beams to carry to the sidewalls if you are going to load it considerably

[Hard Charger]

Glad I don't live where you do!!

60 x 40 with 20 ceilings, concrete pad with drains, vinyl siding to match house, 25 year shingles, 5" gutters, bathroom, hot water heater, electric every 10 feet, steel I beam with/including motor hoist, air compressor outlets every 20 feet including huge compressor in it's own shed outback to keep the noise down, vents for exhaust, fans, heat pump, surround sound, floor sealed and painted, custom drive stands, toilet paper in the bathroom, sodium lighting, mucho earth work before building, 80 x 60 asphalt driveway, etc for under $50K.

Thanks for the breakdown- not saying it as you don't know what you are talking about by any means; just that is quite a bit more than in my area 20 miles south of DC.

Thats about right for material. How much more was your labor cost?

[MarylandMark]

Thats about right for material. How much more was your labor cost?

LOL- turn key and a fridge full of beer to go with it! Well the fridge wasn't included in that price but still. Workers in my area must be hurting more than other parts of the country.

[BobbyB]

Glad I don't live where you do!!

60 x 40 with 20 ceilings, concrete pad with drains, vinyl siding to match house, 25 year shingles, 5" gutters, bathroom, hot water heater, electric every 10 feet, steel I beam with/including motor hoist, air compressor outlets every 20 feet including huge compressor in it's own shed outback to keep the noise down, vents for exhaust, fans, heat pump, surround sound, floor sealed and painted, custom drive stands, toilet paper in the bathroom, sodium lighting, mucho earth work before building, 80 x 60 asphalt driveway, etc for under $50K.

Thanks for the breakdown- not saying it as you don't know what you are talking about by any means; just that is quite a bit more than in my area 20 miles south of DC.

And that garage is Bad Azz.

[aquatictherapy]

I did mine with National Barn. It is 32x40 with two 12x12 garage doors, 14 foot side walls. Concrete floors, electric, garage doors, assembly and all for under 25k. it has trusses 4 ft on center. Make sure you ventilate well or it will create a steam bath in the summer when you bring a boat and a little water in the garage. Good luck. I would rather have a good garage than a nice house. Gotta keep the toys comfortable!!!