I had a 60'X 88' X 16' machine shed put up 5 years ago. Metal roof with 2' overhangs along sides and one end and a 4' overhang over the end that's most used. 5" concrete floor w/re-rod. Extra concrete at ends. No moisture barrier needed under floor because ground it sits on is high, well drained and sandy. Yours might be different. I have ABSOLUTELY NO MOISTURE PROBLEMS inside this building for the following reasons: 1. Black metal roof. Absorbs heat from the sun. 2. Continuous vented ridge with bird proofing. 3. Vented soffets along sides with bird proofing.
The combination of the black roof absorbing heat from the sun with the resulting heat buildup exiting through the ridge vent while at the same time drawing fresh air through the vented soffets is more than enough to ventilate the entire building. Proof of this is no rust buildup on anything. One of my discs has been sitting in the same place for two years and the disc blades are as shiney as they were when it came in. Same with my Great Plains drill which was last used for planting soybeans in 2012. The black roof is also a big help in getting the snow to slide off. Once a little of the roof is exposed to the sun it is amazing how fast it clears the entire roof. Neighbor has the "economy" version of this shed with no vents and he has such a moisture problem that he leaves the doors open for ventilation. Stores most of his machinery outside because it rusts less outside than inside that machine shed. I'm a little south of you in the Green Bay area. As far as snow loading the roof as installed has a 50 year snow load warranty. Trusses are on 8' centers which was called for in my area. Your area might call for closer truss spacing. As far as building quality, my concrete contractor was rather outspoken as to what building mfg put out "crap" and which were better. Mine is generally regarded as one of the better built sheds. Look around your area and ask questions. Do some homework. Builders websites, etc. I went with white sides, ends and doors to prevent too much heat build up down low. Opening the doors brings the inside temperature down to outside temp in the shade. The 16' high sides help to keep the high temp up where it belongs. I recommend at least 16' high for hay storage and to allow for combine passage. It also makes it easy for the concrete trucks to drive right in when laying the floor. You might need a moisture barrier under the floor but in my case, as soon as the concrete contractor saw what I had, he said: "You do not need a moisture barrier". He was right.
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