Currently looking at options for a storage building probably 24 X 40. Has anyone any input on FUTURE BUILDINGS all steel pre-engineered . I'd appreciate if you have had any experience with this type of structure. Thanks Larry
i put up a future building last year, 1530 sq ft approx. in hindsight i would of gone straighter on the walls before the arch started for the roof. not a real big deal but it would of gave me more usable storage space for parts, ie wracking. i can put in 6 cars plus have space down one side for lawn stuff etc-etc. per sq ft cost it is a cheap solution for storage. before the snow flies i will have the back wall wracked out and some wracking on the end with the door. if you have an existing shop think about adding on to it. i think i should of just added on to my existing shop for convince and looks. don't be shy to beat them up on price and their delivery charge was steep. 600.00 for a 120 miles. ask for ted pappas and tell him you were talking to rick from foxboro. he treated me pretty good. with the purchase price, cement pad and install it was around 38.00 to 40.00 a sq ft. i did p/u my own but i have a 1 ton dually and goose neck. it was heavy.
I inquired with them a few years ago when I was thinking about moving. They call me a couple of times a year to see if I am "ready". They always mention that they have overstock, or clearance deals on that they need to move.
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Good info thanks. The salesperson who contacted me was very persuasive gave me an excellent price approx. $10.00 per sq. ft. for building but told him I'm not ready to commit yet.
Just my opinion, but as Rick mentioned, i'd go with the model that has straight walls-, leaves much more usable space.(We always need racking/shelving etc)
any problems with condensation dripping from the roof ??..77.
at first there was but not real bad. i put it to the moisture coming out of the cement. i kept the doors open as much as i could for quite awhile and i still do if i know i am around here for the day. problem with the doors open is the dust. if they are clean, cover them.
why's that zig. i just had a house inspection and nothing was mentioned about the basement walls that are sprayed in the old house
before you look into spray on foam insulation, call your insurance company. You will not like what they have to say.
Friend of mine in Carman has one of these buildings. His insurance company stopped by to get some up to date pics and to check out his wood stove/chimney in the house. They got to talking about the wood stove in his garage (12x20) and the insurance rep asked how hard it was to keep it heated. Bill said it was a bitch and that he was thinking of getting the interior sprayed. Insurance rep said that they would not cover it. Something about the high risk of it catching on fire from sparks from the welders/grinder/wood stove.
You don't do that kind of work in your house, therefore different situation and enviroment.
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hey shag thanks for the pics and info. Jury's still out whether I'll go steel or with a pole type structure. I don't like the condensation problems with steel and I live on the south end of Bruce Peninsula and snow load is a major concern. My previous steel quonset building made it 4 years and then collapsed while I was in Florida. Therefore I am a little gunshy with the claims of their salesman. Hence the reason for getting more info. Thanks again guys, Larry
