I'm looking to construct a 40 x 60 metal building half of which will be used for storage and I would like to finish the other half for a camp in the future. Any do's and dont's is greatly appreciated in all areas including contractors ie using the Amish vs. buying a Morton Building. I'm located in south central Iowa. Thanks in advance.
Liveinbarn
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I'm also south central. I had a 63 x 54 menards building put up by Amish from derby. Trying to remember his name. Have heard many good and many bad things using Amish. The one I used was excellant. Have heard others want to use all your stuff to build your building, instead of their own. Morton costs more, part of the cost is insurance, but I have insurance, don't need to pay double insurance. Menards delivered to the building site.
Moresheds
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It really depends on what your looking for in a pole barn. Yes the Amish building will be cheaper but with the price you will get lower grade lumber and thinner steel. With a company like morton you will get the best lumber available and heavier gage steel. You will also get a company who stands behind there product along with a great warranty. If you want anymore information you can pm me.
Putting Up A 40X60 Too. Hopefully Going To Get Last Of Steel On This Week, Doing It All Myself So Its Been A 4 Month Project. I Definitely Recommend A Steel Frame Building. The Extra Head Room Is Awesome. My Frame Was A Tear Down From Another Building But I Dont Think They Are That Much More Expensive.
You can definitely afford it if your considering a morton, they are crazy expensive.
You can definitely afford it if your considering a morton, they are crazy expensive.
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retiredmurph
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I put up a 40 X 80, if you are putting up a pole type barn make sure you have the trusses set on four or eight foot centers. I set mine on four foot so I could attach the ceiling material. I use half for storage and the rest we finished for a shop and bunkhouse for people to stay in while visiting.
Moresheds
New Member
I wanted to add this because in no way was I putting the Amish down on there craftsmanship. I have personally had them do cabinets and other such woodworking projects throughout my house and thought they did a wonderful job. This being said if you want more info on the Morton products get a hold of me. I've been constructing Morton buildings for 15 years and would be glad to help with any questions you have on our product or the post frame industry in general.
Monsterbuck
Active Member
Dutch Mill Supply in Pella built ours and did a great job. They were recommended by others on here.
Thanks for the responses. Two questions. Scott's building looks great. Any opinions on steel frame vs. timber poles? Secondly, as I mentioned I want to finish half of the building and was told not to pour a concrete slab in the portion to be finished, but to put a sub floor on a three or four block foundation to prevent the effects of contraction/expansion and to run water lines, etc. What do you guys think?
If you are heating the finished side I would highly highly recommend going with in floor heat. Water and drain lines would be below the concrete. You will never regret running the in floor heat.
mikerotch7
New Member
Check out ClearSpan! They have options for both steel and fabric cladding and can span nearly any width you want:
http://www.clearspan.com/fabric/structures/home
http://www.clearspan.com/fabric/structures/home
Mr. Deeds
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I'm working on continuing on my career in this line of work and I have been in the commercial end of steel buildings. Here's one big point that has always been brought up. In 20 years, will the amish still be there to back your building, will they be willing to donate to your kids sports funds or athletic programs. Nothing against the Amish, but always was a great point brought up to me. Morton, Cleary you name it. They'll be around for the long haul.
JUNIOR
Active Member
My grandpa was suppose to have a 40 by 64 metal building built by a company called Whitetial Construction. They are out of the Centerville area. The building was suppose to be built by the last weekend of June but it still isn't built!! Have called them hundreds of times, they said they are behind and had 2 crews going, lol said that multiple times! Still haven't came. It is very fishy, starting to find out that other people are having the same problem with the guy and his company. My grandpa put 2500 bucks down on the building, he is probably going to go to court for it! Giving you guys a heads up!!! Don't use Whitetial Construction out of the Centerville area! On their website they are taking in 2015 jobs and quotes but they still don't have our building done, F*****!
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southcentral
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That is good to know. I had them bid out a building for me to be built next spring. I did have a building put up by Amish a couple of years ago that I have been very happy with. They showed up when they said they would and had it completed on time. He can just be a little tough to get a hold of. He has put up buildings for others I have talked to and others I have recommended.
jeezticals
Next Year
I just hired a local guy to do mine. 30X40, he recommended a LVL truss system that allowed me to have a ten foot door with nine foot sidewalls. As I was told though, no matter what size you build, you will want it bigger. Wish I would have went 50 feet long.
retiredmurph
Member
JUNIOR There was an article in the Des Moines paper about Whitetial Construction.
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