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J Strickland 01-15-2013 18:35:22 71.82.36.253 Report to Moderator	Ok Guys, Long, short range plans of a tractor shed/house. I want to build something to store three tractors and my first pick up in. With money being so tight and me not wanting to give up any of the mentioned. What is a cheap Shed, Barn and I have even heard the name run in shed. Can you post some pics of your Sheds/Storage areas for your toys. Thanks, James [Reply]   [No Email]
ShaggyM 01-17-2013 05:54:34 173.17.86.110 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   A guy at work told me if you build a shed get all your figures on paper (HxLxW) and go out and measure the spot where you are going to put it and then add 10ft to the length and width and go with at least 12ft doors! He had real good luck with Cleary! [Reply]  [No Email]
DK44H 01-16-2013 21:46:00 96.31.177.224 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   Have both a Cleary and a Lester. No problems with either. My 30x40x12 Lester with 10 ft awning on one side and 18x10 ft overhead door cost in the 30s insulated with concrete heat and electrical [Reply]  [No Email]
IH fan 01-16-2013 12:31:03 108.220.171.83 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   I built my small shed with poles and a dirt floor. Would never do the dirt floor again because it just turned to a fine dust after a while. Later poured concrete in it and best thing I ever did to it. If it's open (run in) on one side, maybe it wouldn't turn to dust, or you could put rock in it. Also didn't build it big enough and added a "lean to" on one side a few years later. [Reply]  [No Email]
DeltaRed 01-16-2013 07:58:18 71.208.8.212 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   Check into a 'WeatherPort' tentioned fabric structure.They dont need any permits,are long lasting,easily erectable/moveable,pleasing to look at.They are available in any size(built to order) and are 'cost effective'Beware,there are a lot of lesser quality immitations out there. [Reply]  [No Email]
John M 01-16-2013 06:53:05 68.115.194.228 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   Ive got 3 Ms, an F-14, an I-4, a Cub, A 154 LoBoy, my popup, 3 lawnmowers, 4 bicycles,a golf cart and a jet ski in it right now! Sure, I have to move some stuff around sometimes, but its a shed, not a workshop! All of the tractors and mowers, except for one mower, just back out. This was made just before I put the last sheet of metal down the right side. [Reply]  [No Email]
Wilks54 01-16-2013 06:03:17 216.207.2.99 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   I agree with building 2X as big as you need it to be. Also, if what your storing isnt a daily user, you may be able to find an off-site storage location until you can get the funds together for the shed you want. Actual shed space is scarce, but barn space usually isnt. If you have smaller tractors and a pick-up, you may get away with parking them in a barn with a tarp thrown over them. Just a thought. [Reply]  [No Email]
Brownie 450 01-16-2013 05:32:00 66.43.241.198 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   I'd steer clear of Astro buildings. Oldest son had one on the place he bought, & had to tear it down. Leaked so bad that it rotted the 2x8's on the trusses. We put up a 42x80 quonset in 1986, & it was $6500---& we had to put it up. $1000 for concrete in the footings. Imagine the building would be double by now--what with steel going up like it has. So far, we haven't had any poles rot off. Make the shed twice as big as you think it needs to be---if you can afford it. Your billfold will determine what size shed you put up. [Reply]  [No Email]
mkirsch 01-16-2013 05:31:12 174.252.60.95 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   You asked about a "run-in" shed. That's a style of shed that's open on one side so animals can... wait for it... RUN IN and out whenever they want. Nebraska Cowman's 3rd picture shows a "run-in" shed. [Reply]  [No Email]
nebraska cowman 01-16-2013 05:16:32 66.252.116.102 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   If you have a little creativity it don't take much money. Most of my sheds were built from salvage materials. This is the barn I built in town. I think I had about $3000 in it. [Reply]  [No Email]
west alton river rat 01-16-2013 03:43:22 64.254.50.205 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   J Strickland I'm just north of st.louis 20 miles and BLITZ BUILDERS of southern INDIANA sold me a 30' X 80'long X 15' high one open side for $13,500 put up. GREAT DEAL for today's economy. I have a 60'X 80' & 40'x84' so at 67 yrs.old I didn't need a $60,000 shed. Check it out. www.blitzbuilders.com Good Luck GENE [Reply]  [No Email]
dblair 01-15-2013 19:57:44 67.172.201.147 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   here's a shed 40 x 24 , tin is 18 a sheet , about as cheap as it gets [Reply]  [No Email]
Dude with a 300 01-15-2013 19:54:14 75.234.112.185 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to Bkpigs, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see That's what I have........too small. At least get 12' side walls. Bruce [Reply]  [No Email]
John G. Hasler 01-15-2013 19:26:58 174.124.25.60 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   Are you looking for a heated concrete floored shop, or just something to keep the rain off? What constraints are you subject to in the way of zoning, homeowners" association rules, special local building code requirements, etc? How much of the work can you do yourself? [Reply]  [No Email]
J Strickland 01-16-2013 08:03:06 71.82.36.253 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to John G. Hasler, 01-15-2013 19:26:58   I plan on doing all the work myself. I live in a town were you should get permits, but I try to slip it in under the radar. It would have to be more or less a pole shed with a dirt floor for now with three kids at home. Two of which are in college and one in high school Senior year. James [Reply]  [No Email]
504 01-15-2013 19:15:16 199.127.54.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to J Strickland, 01-15-2013 18:35:22   30X40X10 with concrete will run $12,000.00 installed. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bouncer 01-15-2013 20:00:41 69.35.176.187 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to 504, 01-15-2013 19:15:16   Where at, and how many can you ship to Indiana? My 30'x40' with 12' side walls, one 10'x10' overhead door, one walk door, insulation in the ceiling only, and concrete. Cost me just a shade under $12k in 2000. [Reply]  [No Email]
Baelee05 01-15-2013 20:14:27 166.137.100.18 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to Bouncer, 01-15-2013 20:00:41   I got bids for a 30x40x12 this fall with a 20' overhead in one end, a 15' slider on the side and a walk in door, no concrete for $18,000. [Reply]  [No Email]
IAtractorKid 01-16-2013 03:43:49 184.97.45.119 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to Baelee05, 01-15-2013 20:14:27   Not to hijack this thread, but when you guys are having buildings put up, does the main contractor do everything? Im talking grading/leveling, building, concrete, electrical, water, etc. Would the main contractor do all that or does he sub-contract out or is all the extra stuff on you to find different contractors for? Just curious as Im hoping to get a building put up next fall- 40x56x12 with a number of doors and half the building walled off to be heated and have concrete floor. [Reply]  [No Email]
Bouncer 01-16-2013 12:19:16 69.35.176.250 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to IAtractorKid, 01-16-2013 03:43:49   Mine was for a level site, meaning I did the dirt work. I also ran my own electric and water. You can find guys who will do it all, but most often they are outfits like Morton who charge more. Most builders have subs they work with and will recommend or use. [Reply]  [No Email]
GordoSD 01-16-2013 07:57:28 216.106.252.37 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to IAtractorKid, 01-16-2013 03:43:49   I'd build the heated and concrete half with 8 or 10 foot walls. In other words, a stepped roofline. [Reply]  [No Email]
Dalet 01-16-2013 21:32:03 184.94.141.146 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to GordoSD, 01-16-2013 07:57:28   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see If the shop will have a new combine in it, I would go with a 15' wall. If you don't mess with large equipment, then the shorter 12' walls would work okay. [Reply]  [No Email]
504 01-15-2013 21:02:15 199.127.54.155 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to Baelee05, 01-15-2013 20:14:27   Must have been a Morton building, there are at least four builders here that will build on your site for 12 grand. Pole barn, sliding door. NEMO [Reply]  [No Email]
Baelee05 01-16-2013 05:07:11 12.192.13.220 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to 504, 01-15-2013 21:02:15   Lester and Cleary. [Reply]  [No Email]
John G. Hasler 01-16-2013 08:12:56 174.124.25.60 Report to Moderator	Re: Shed in reply to Baelee05, 01-16-2013 05:07:11   Our indoor arena is a Lester and we are quite pleased with it. Cleary, however, has a bad reputation in this area. [Reply]  [No Email]