Re: KPack
Posted by kevinpackard On 2022/3/10 20:08:26
David - The type of building is technically called "post-frame" construction, but most people around here just call them "pole barns". It's an easy way to build in the Northwest, and relatively inexpensive (before all this inflation....the building is ending up to be way more expensive than I had originally planned). I've attached some pictures to show the roof structure better. The rafters and purlins are all attached with joist hangers (2x6). If you look closely, you can see that the trusses are doubled up to each other. There are 2x4's running the length between the trusses top and bottom, effectively making the two trusses one large truss. At the ends, the outer boards on the posts were cut out and the trusses sandwich the center board of the post, with huge bolts going through the whole assembly. From what I've seen, this roof structure is much more robust than other pole buildings I've seen.
Don - The cost of wood is unfortunately very high, as is steel, drywall, and literally everything else in the shop. The build is more expensive than I wanted, but we knew that things were only going to get more expensive, so we decided to bite the bullet and get it done before it got worse. Right now I'm scrambling to try and get the drywall and insulation done before it gets even more expensive. The rest of it I can do on my own.
Most two post lifts are 240V, and typically need 30amps. Some four post lifts can be run off of 120V using a normal outlet. I don't have plans for a lift yet, but I'd like to get one in by next year if possible. So much easier to work on vehicles when they are in the air.
-Kevin
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Don - The cost of wood is unfortunately very high, as is steel, drywall, and literally everything else in the shop. The build is more expensive than I wanted, but we knew that things were only going to get more expensive, so we decided to bite the bullet and get it done before it got worse. Right now I'm scrambling to try and get the drywall and insulation done before it gets even more expensive. The rest of it I can do on my own.
Most two post lifts are 240V, and typically need 30amps. Some four post lifts can be run off of 120V using a normal outlet. I don't have plans for a lift yet, but I'd like to get one in by next year if possible. So much easier to work on vehicles when they are in the air.
-Kevin
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