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Pole Barn Vs Metal Square Tubing
Posted on 4/17/20 at 8:45 am
Posted on 4/17/20 at 8:45 am
I've been looking at putting a barn/shop up. I was originally looking at a Wooden Framed Pole Barn(Not Mallet) but recently I've seen these versatube style metal buildings and they seem to be about 60% less expensive. They're basically prefabbed 2.5" Galvanized square tubing framed with a sheet metal shell. They're also wind rated up to 150 with a PE Stamp. Seems like a decent option. Anyone have any experience with them what am I missing, why don't we see more of these around?
The building will be used for basic shop garage type storage. ATV, Tractor, boat, etc.
I don't plan on using any overhead rigging/winches with pole barn or square tubing so that concern is out.
Here is a link to one of the types I'm looking at.
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The building will be used for basic shop garage type storage. ATV, Tractor, boat, etc.
I don't plan on using any overhead rigging/winches with pole barn or square tubing so that concern is out.
Here is a link to one of the types I'm looking at.
LINK
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Posted on 4/17/20 at 9:00 am to southside
I don't have any experience with them, but I would love to have this one.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 9:30 am to southside
I looked at some that were similar and I think it would be fine for a small shop, that doesn't have a very tall/wide profile, but a pretty big building with that same type of structure, seems like it would be kind of weak. I would want to have some heavier columns, to have everything tied to.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 9:48 am to southside
Just put a mallet pole barn up. 40x40 inside. 12’ overhang in the back and 25’ on the front. 14’ eave
I’ve heard some people had bad experiences with them but they did everything when they said for me.
I’ve heard some people had bad experiences with them but they did everything when they said for me.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 10:01 am to lazcreek
quote:
Just put a mallet pole barn up. 40x40 inside. 12’ overhang in the back and 25’ on the front. 14’ eave
Got any pics?
Posted on 4/17/20 at 10:04 am to lazcreek
quote:
Just put a mallet pole barn up
Not turning this into that thread, but I've called 3 times for a quote with no return call. If they can't even call me back when they don't have my money yet, I can only imagine what it would be like after they get my money.
I've personally seen their craftsmanship and I was on the fence about it. After the no return call they sealed the deal.
Moving on.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 10:05 am to ducksnbass
That's about what I'm looking for as well. Nice looking building.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 10:09 am to southside
So basically a Carolina/Eagle carport but there closed in.
I’ve had zero problems with my Carolina carport that is 40’ long and 20’ wide.
I’ve had zero problems with my Carolina carport that is 40’ long and 20’ wide.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 10:11 am to indytiger
Give me an email and I’ll send you some and you can posts them.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 10:11 am to WillFerrellisking
Yes, very similar in material and basic design. Not sure if carports are engineer stamped, but these buildings are.
Posted on 4/17/20 at 7:01 pm to WillFerrellisking
I have a 32x30 Carolina carport building. It’s been up since 2014 and no issues. I have a 10ft roll up door and a regular door. It’s served me well so far.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 5:54 am to southside
I have a Carolina carport 20x35 w/ 11' walls. I recently added a 20x10 overhang on the side. No issues in the last 2 years with the building
It has a 140mph wind rating but since adding spray insulation I'd bet it could take more.
Building, slab, patio, spray insulation and electrical I'm in it for at least $8k less than mallet and reeds quoted me w/o the patio and electrical
It has a 140mph wind rating but since adding spray insulation I'd bet it could take more.
Building, slab, patio, spray insulation and electrical I'm in it for at least $8k less than mallet and reeds quoted me w/o the patio and electrical
This post was edited on 4/18/20 at 6:01 am
Posted on 4/18/20 at 9:46 am to pdubya76
What’s the pricing like on these Carolina carports? Did you self install?
Posted on 4/18/20 at 10:08 am to southside
I’m looking at one myself, carportdepot.com has a 3D design tool, for a 24x30 shop with a 10x8 roll up door, walk in door, 6 windows, a 20’ gable extension and a 12x50 lean too with a 12x20 storage on it and another 6x8 roll up door, 12 gauge tin and 140mph rating is 16k not including slab. That’s with vertical roofing and horizontally ram siding. If you do vertical siding it jumps about 1300 bucks... go check them out
In total the structure would be 36x50
In total the structure would be 36x50
This post was edited on 4/18/20 at 10:09 am
Posted on 4/18/20 at 10:09 am to Coppertone
I also have a 18x35 Carolina carport building. Side door with a 10x10 roll up. I have had it for two years and it’s been great. All in i have about 9k in it. The building was 6k for reference.
Overall they are best bag for your buck. They install the shop with the price it’s included.
Overall they are best bag for your buck. They install the shop with the price it’s included.
Posted on 4/18/20 at 7:52 pm to Coppertone
I have about 11k in it. That’s the building, fill dirt, slab, and electrical which I did on my own.
I contracted the slab outside of the carport transaction. The installers for the building showed up about 7am and finished up close to dark. They did a good job...no complaints.
I contracted the slab outside of the carport transaction. The installers for the building showed up about 7am and finished up close to dark. They did a good job...no complaints.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 12:11 pm to pdubya76
i have a carolina carpot. 36x24x10 with 2 roll up doors 10 wide 9 tall. the concrete (6" with metal and footers all around) was about 4500, and the building was just over 9k. i didn't get insulated but god i wish i did. i did all the electrical myself spent around 1k including renting the trencher and buying 175 ft of 2224 cable to power the main in my building. i have no complaints so far. looking for ways to install power garage door openers now.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 12:46 pm to WillFerrellisking
Who did your Eagle carport? Need one in South Louisiana for my travel trailer. It’s on the coast so wind/weather stability is a big deal
Posted on 4/19/20 at 2:25 pm to Icansee4miles
I just had carolina installed. 24x30 insulated with 3 10ft rollup doors. Houses my bay boat and other half is shop/workout area. All in with concrete, bldg electrical, 20k. Good experience solid bldg. i looked at pole barns, this was about 10k less.
Posted on 4/19/20 at 5:50 pm to Dwf7303
Hijack: y’all wirh the Carolina/eagle buildings, how do you tame the walk in door? It’s so damn light. It flys open and slams shut
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