Steel Buildings

[GDR]

Would be curious to hear some steel prices too. I want to build another 60x100x20 shed too, I got some pole shed prices in the spring ($109,000) and then again in September, dropped by 15% over that time, they told me if I can wait till next year there likely will be a big drop again. I talked to 3 different metal building outfits, all said the same thing, too expensive for farmers, approx double the cost of wood pole frame but would not actually give me a quote or even an approx per sqft price. What a crappy way to do business, how do they know I wouldnt pay more for a steel structure.

[Rareearth]

Agree horrible way to do business - no price quotes/estimates

Its also bad when it takes weeks to get pricing

When of if they do quote most people have made decisions or moved on already.

Heaven forbid they get a quote approved , how will they ever manage the logistics in a timely maner?

[6V53]

I am interested to hear people’s opinion as well. Looking to put up a 60x150 cold storage. Would put up either a wood or metal shed.

Build two 60x75. Easier to get stuff out of the middle and less fire hazard.

[burnt]

Has anyone done a comparison between pole structure and stud wall on a concrete foundation?

When we replaced our barn 10 years ago, the concrete looked much more suitable for us. But I don't remember the costs anymore. 60x108.

We went with an 8' concrete wall, 4' foundation in ground and 4' sandwich wall above, with a 16' - 2x8 stud wall on 24'' centers. Beautiful for round bale storage.

One end of the building is heated work shop, 32' x 60'. lots of windows, eastward.

Went with a 16' x 24' polycarbonate overhead, southward facing.. But now that we've scaled down the farming, it would be much more practical to have a smaller overhead since we don't need the width anymore for bigger machinery.

The poly door sure brightens up the shop with natural light and draws a lot of warmth. When the sun shines... but when it does, it will raise the temperature by as much as 10 degrees on a sunny day.

[megrizzly]

Figure on about $18-20 per square foot for a built shed depending on options.

[nop]

Did a 70x200 x20 Goodon in May, sliding doors on 1 end 33 ft opening, 45 foot bifold other end. 224k plus taxes.

Had a quote last November from Goodon for a 60x140x20 with 40 ft bi-fold door, build in June for 116k plus taxes

[Taiga]

Don’t forget to budget for earthworks/pad prep and gutters and eavestroughing.

[GDR]

Don’t forget to budget for earthworks/pad prep and gutters and eavestroughing.

Yep water management is important on a big roof. The next pole shed I build will have a 2ft overhang and pad built high enough to slope away good, no eavestroughs, they are just a pain with leaves and snow and ice. Overhang is surprisingly costly though.

[Guest]

We put 2’ of packing gravel under our shop
It’s perfect
And 6” Eavetroughs, very important!
Goodon built it for $68k in 2017 , just before those pricks put PST on them (48x60x18) insulated , finished inside with a walk in door, windows , 26’ bifold, and 16x16 ‘ overhead, remote openers,auto locking on bifold . Goodon was awesome
Cement, electrical and heating cost another $55
Really like it

[Guest]

Yep water management is important on a big roof. The next pole shed I build will have a 2ft overhang and pad built high enough to slope away good, no eavestroughs, they are just a pain with leaves and snow and ice. Overhang is surprisingly costly though.

These are from a fellow from red deer , follows Goodon
Built in snap in screen , 6” heavy duty
Guaranteed not to break from ice or plug
They work excellent