sjeff70 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Fine Homebuilding magazine has been covering this for a while. I think they still have the special issue dedicated to building your own shed on the shelves right now. If memory serves, which lately it hasn't, I believe they offered two choices for pole buildings: posts set in concrete footings and posts set on concrete footings. You give up strength when you set posts on top of footings but the building last longer. The other way you gain strength but lose life on the shed. The last time I heard of anyone using crushed limestone to set posts was Norm Abram when he installed a mail box in his yard after he'd built it on the New Yankee Workshop. I never heard of anyone else doing that until now. I've been holding off on replacing my mailbox post but I think I'ill be going this route now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking great Mike! I just got a call from the town saying my permits are ready for pick up, so Morton should be starting construction on mine in about a month! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwest Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Congrats on the shop! I have a similar shop, in that it is a metal pole building. I don't think I'd have chosen those colors though, being a Michigan fan . The shop was already built when we purchased the house. They used a vinyl fiberglass insulation between the girts and metal siding. It's nice but I'm looking to improve the insulation and so forth. I find that it's fairly cold and a little damp in the winter and hot in the summer. I'm thinking of framing in everything between the 6x6 support posts and putting up plywood walls on the interior. Any suggestions on the best way to go about insulating that? Did the contractor on this build have options for that? I guess I could just put up studs and batt insulation, but wondering if that is the best method for a building like this. My other thought was osb against the vinyl, studs, batt insulation, and then plywood walls. Just curious if anyone has thoughts on that, or what others have done. Again, congrats on the shop. It looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbutcher74 Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Congrats on the shop! I have a similar shop, in that it is a metal pole building. I don't think I'd have chosen those colors though, being a Michigan fan . The shop was already built when we purchased the house. They used a vinyl fiberglass insulation between the girts and metal siding. It's nice but I'm looking to improve the insulation and so forth. I find that it's fairly cold and a little damp in the winter and hot in the summer. I'm thinking of framing in everything between the 6x6 support posts and putting up plywood walls on the interior. Any suggestions on the best way to go about insulating that? Did the contractor on this build have options for that? I guess I could just put up studs and batt insulation, but wondering if that is the best method for a building like this. My other thought was osb against the vinyl, studs, batt insulation, and then plywood walls. Just curious if anyone has thoughts on that, or what others have done. Again, congrats on the shop. It looks great. My BIL had foam sprayed on the inside of the walls and roof tin. It seals any gaps and also dampens the noise during downpours. Nice and toasty in the middle of northern Illinois winters. He uses a corn fired boiler with PEX in the concrete floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwest Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I am considering the spray foam idea. I guess where I'm unsure is best method for doing that. Should I frame it in and the spray foam directly onto the vinyl? Tear all the vinyl out, then frame and spray foam? That would be a lot of messy work btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Looking great Mike! I just got a call from the town saying my permits are ready for pick up, so Morton should be starting construction on mine in about a month! Awesome! As your building goes up it will keep looking bigger! When I had mine staked out it didn't seem like I was going from 440 sq/ft to 1200! Each I was like "wow, this is going to be nice and big". My builder said it's typical for the building to appear bigger once it's up. I might have set a record for getting my permit - 48 hours! What was nice was I did it all by email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Congrats on the shop! I have a similar shop, in that it is a metal pole building. I don't think I'd have chosen those colors though, being a Michigan fan . The shop was already built when we purchased the house. They used a vinyl fiberglass insulation between the girts and metal siding. It's nice but I'm looking to improve the insulation and so forth. I find that it's fairly cold and a little damp in the winter and hot in the summer. I'm thinking of framing in everything between the 6x6 support posts and putting up plywood walls on the interior. Any suggestions on the best way to go about insulating that? Did the contractor on this build have options for that? I guess I could just put up studs and batt insulation, but wondering if that is the best method for a building like this. My other thought was osb against the vinyl, studs, batt insulation, and then plywood walls. Just curious if anyone has thoughts on that, or what others have done. Again, congrats on the shop. It looks great. Here is how I plan on finishing the inside for insulation. I can get rolls up to 6' wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 The concrete was poured on Monday and electrical trenched to the building today. Hoping the power company can come out and connect power to transformer and put meter on building by early next week. After that I can start wiring inside, insulating, and hang ceiling and walls. It's starting to look like a shop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Really looks like a super nice building! You should be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Shop jealousy alert! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Now the hard work for you starts. It's looking great ! +1 on the shop jealousy alert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I wanna be a shop groupie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I wanna be a shop groupie! Is that anything like being a " fluffer" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Is that anything like being a " fluffer" ? You werent supposed to go there Steven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 <EVIL GRIN> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 You werent supposed to go there Steven! I want in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el capitán Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 I want in Wait you want in on being a Fluffer???? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I want in on the joke.....not agreeing to ANYTHING blind with you guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 The joke is my shop after seeing this thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted August 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Some pics of the inside with concrete done and 200 amp 40 socket panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Super sweet! My god!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 Yeah, I held off the envy for awhile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 C, hop aboard the envy train. Theres a bunch of us on it and we can all talk about our little baby shops together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I believe envy to be an evil, joy devouring cancer. I console myself that this shop would not fit in my yard, literally. PS, Bubba I am truly happy for you. Once you get into production, post your projects! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC1501 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Envy is definitely the right word! There is a likely dedicated shop in my future, probably a garage addition. Someday..... This definitely makes me want to make that happen sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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