metal buildings

[afd516]

I am looking to build a 40x60 building at my house. I do not know enough about them to know what I am buying.

I have to assume there are cheap buildings that can just be thrown up and good quality buildings, built to last.

What sort of questions should I be asking when I start shopping around?

Basically, I am looking for any pointers from those of you that have experienced building/buying one.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bamatoy]

I have a 30x40 steel tube building at the house. I took 2 guys 2 days to finish mine. It has been standing for about 10 years or so. I worked for a company sold/installed them for several years, I was confident in the strength and quality of materials.

But for shopping around purposes I would ask, what warranty they carry of course, have the buildings been rated for winds/storms. Also how is the building fastened to the foundation and what type of Perlins are used.That would be my biggest concerns.

The buildings I used to sell were rated for Florida winds, I can't recall the numbers tho.

That's all I can think of off the top of my head

 

[Bigred350]

for a quality building call Oakland metal buildings in Florence,Al or Bigbee metal buildings in Muscle Shoals,Al they sell buildings all over the country. I just had a 50x50 build by Oakland and the steel alone was $15,000. 30 yds concrete at $100 per yd, $4000 to have the building put up, 3- 12x12 doors at $1500 each. there not cheap, but will last forever.

 

[afd516]

How many different ways are they attached to the foundation and what is the best way for one to be attached? Even more so, which was of attachment should I avoid?

 

[bamatoy]

Guess I worded that wrong, they should all use concrete anchors, but how many is the important thing, they should be spaced every 4to 5 feet. Any more of a spacing I would be concerned of what the building was actually wind rated for. What area are you from?

I am very happy with my building all metals panals have a 40 year warranty can't remember what the frame warranty was.

I will PM you some contact info if youare intrested in talking to a couple of sellers/installers

 

[Dwalk]

If you are located in north Alabama or close give Kris a call at Triple K Construction. We can build you a metal building and save you a few thousand. Call 256-349-7397 leave a message if no answer. thanks

 

[afd516]

I am north west of Fort Worth in the county, it is flat with no wind block. I am new to this kind of enviornment (lived in an interior postage stamp lot most of my life) and there always seems to be some sort of a breeze. Great in the spring/summer, sucks in the winter. Yall have provided me with some basic info i was looking for.

I will be placing calls over the next few weeks to see what I can come up with. I'll post up in the Garage shops thread after it is up next year. ;D