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Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these?

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Andy - Hammond,

03-20-2002 13:27:30




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Hiya, As some of you know, I have been contemplating building my own workshop for my hobbies and storage. I was planning on a simple 12x24 to hold my stuff. (this wouldn't fix my problem with the existing pole barn with rusted tin roof) This was going to be a totally new building. I got some quotes and the latest being $2200 for a complete treated building 12x24 with roof, ramp, doors, windows, etc. Local estimates have been as high as $3500 for Morgan type.

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Well, I got a call from US Buildings and managed to sway them out of a closeout 20x30 A-style frame open-arch steel building that currently goes for ~$6K plus shipping for $2K shipped to Hammond, LA. I originally shyed away from this setup since it was 5K plus shipping plus self-install etc. Nice building but would run me around $8-10K easily to get done. It was end of run, perfect condition setup that they will hold for me until end of year for delivery in their FL warehouse.

Does anyone have any experience with these type of buildings, their construction or specifically with US-Buildings directly? I plan on having space for my tractor, jetboat and attachments as well as a nice large area for workshop - (RC planes, cars, wood projects, etc)

Check it out and let me know www.us-buildings.com

Thought it was a hecka deal for 2K -- ceiling is over 12'6" at center, 25 year warranty against fading, water damage, rusting or anything. Just wanted to get some advice.

Thanks!

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steve19438

03-21-2002 05:11:54




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 Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA , 03-20-2002 13:27:30  
hey dave! looks like you could use a "belly rack" to help support that buldge over your belt!!!!! !!
LMAO



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dave#1

03-21-2002 19:01:14




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 Re: Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to steve19438, 03-21-2002 05:11:54  
Yep, ya got me there Dick Tracy!
I could stand to loose a few pounds
LOL

So , ya got any pics of any buildings that you built???, you know, like the building you store your classic ElCamino in???

ROFLAYDA

later"Belch"dave



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Tom WY

03-20-2002 21:35:30




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 Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA , 03-20-2002 13:27:30  
In '96 I built an arch building. It IS NOT a US Building, but similar.
I paid $5850.00 for the building. It is 40X60.
Add $2700.00 for concrete footers, probably $500 for wiring, another $1200 for dirtwork and gravel (the ground was 32" from level, end to end). With windows and doors etc... I have about $11000.00 in it. This does NOT include a cement floor, as I still have gravel floor. I opted for the largest one I could afford, even though it meant having a gravel floor for awhile.
"Build it and they will come". Its full of cars, tractors, boats.... dont take long to fill it!
I'm glad I went with a big "unfinished" one than a smaller garage with a nice floor. Of course, I do have a nice heated double garage to actually do my work in.
Another thing, DO NOT beleive the salesman!!!
He told me to buy 2 cases of beer and have a couple of buddies over and in a weekend, it could be up! NOT TRUE! We spent 10 days putting up arches. In August, the metal was almost too hot to grab. We also had to put suntan lotion on our necks and under our chins to keep from getting sunburned from the reflection. A great way to justify an air compressor and 3/8" "butterfly" as I think I remember something like 9600 bolts!
I love the building. Zero maintenance and built to last (I think). The snow dont stay on it either.

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Andy - Hammond, LA

03-21-2002 06:12:06




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 Re: Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to Tom WY, 03-20-2002 21:35:30  
Wow. Maybe I should have gone with the 12x24 workshop building - couldn't store anything in it but at least it would be somewhat complete! (grin)
But I looked at it -- 288sqft vs. 600sqft. plus the interior is so much larger on the arch building. It is one heck of a build but I think I can do it ok with some help. Half of my polebarn is already has a slab so that will help a little bit. Any other alternatives besides gravel or sand for the interior floor?

I am just going to frame up and fill the trench for the footers myself if possible or try to get a reasonable quote on it. In the end it may be a heck of a lot more than I bargained for but maybe it will be worth it. Yeah, salesmen always lie to make the sale. Nothing new there. :-)

Thanks for the info. Andy

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Andy - Hammond, LA

03-20-2002 19:35:01




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 Re: Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to dave#1, 03-20-2002 19:32:25  
You didn't have enough room in that mammoth barn? Why did you need to add-on to such a large building? Just curious... ran out of room to store your spare "cold ones"?

Just curious...
Andy



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bg

03-20-2002 18:44:13




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 Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to Andy - Hammond, LA , 03-20-2002 13:27:30  
Buy a couple dozen cases of Coors Light, a bunch of lumber and tin, and invite Dave#1 down for a steak-fry. Tell him to bring his steel-toed boots and hard-hat.



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Andy - Hammond ---- IT IS A DEAL -- Wonder how many more of you I can get with steak-fry and beer party?????

03-20-2002 19:32:48




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 Re: Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to bg, 03-20-2002 18:44:13  
Talk about a great time.

Love to have you all down here to help make it happen!!!

Regards,
Andy



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Johnny

03-21-2002 07:04:45




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 Re: Re: Re: US - Buildings? Steel A-frame workshops? Any experience with these? in reply to Andy - Hammond ---- IT IS A DEAL -- Wonder how many more of you I can get with steak-fry and beer party?????, 03-20-2002 19:32:48  
Free beer and steak, and all I have to do is pretend like I'm working while really swapping lies about old Ford tractors. I'ld make that drive from Dallas.



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