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B. Abseck

03-07-2007 13:44:20

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Need opinions on manufacturers of these buidings in the Colorado region. In your opinion, who makes the best for the money? What is a good size to have built in order to have room for working on the tractor and to keep some of the implements? Many of you have had these built and know good quality and service when you see it. Again, your opinions are worth alot to me. Thanks to all of you in advance and have a very good day. B. Abseck

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Don_3400

03-08-2007 07:47:13

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

I live east of Colo Springs near Calhan. We had a windstorm last spring pull our 24X48 wood barn up out of the ground, flip it over and smash it to the ground. Previous owner built it and didn't bother to anchor the post with anything (no concrete or anything)! We had Spear Barn Company out of Oklahoma build us a new 24X50' with 12' enclosed overhang barn. Wood frame with metal siding. They've built several barns/garages around our area and everyone seems to be happy with the construction so far. And their prices were better than anyone else I could find locally. We'll see how it holds up to our spring wind storms, but it's survived the winter storms without any problems.

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KEB

03-07-2007 20:39:12

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

Bought a Cleary building about 18 months ago. They're everywhere you look around here (SE of Denver). It's wooden post & beam (post & truss, actually) construction with metal siding & roof. Seems to be nice & solid, and I liked the idea of having a wooden frame I could attach stuff to. They were familiar with all the building codes in this area and provided all the drawings to get the permit except the site plan. All the county was concerned about as far as siting was that I had adequate setback, and a hand drawn sketch with dimensions was good enough to show that.

Only complaint I had was that the materials sat here for a month before they could come up with a crew to put it up. Once the crew showed up, it went pretty fast.

I didn't do a lot of comparison shopping with other manufacturers, but I don't think their costs were out of line.

Keith

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KEB

03-07-2007 20:46:29

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to KEB, 03-07-2007 20:39:12

Forgot to add, mine is 30 x 40 with a 14 foot clear ceiling. We also had a 16 x 30 pullthrough section added onto the back to park the travel trailer.

Seems to be a reasonable size for hobby use. I've got two projects going (one tractor & one old PU) and still have room for a nice sized workbench, a bunch of storage, and room to easily get another vehicle in when I need to do routine maintenance. Original motivation for the 14 foot ceiling was to accomodate a vehicle lift (which I still dont' have), but at that height I also have room to add a storage loft over the workbench (someday).

Keith

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THEkyroastnear

03-07-2007 19:42:08

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

this past fall i got a36 x50 insulated concrete floor and slider on each end well pleased with it. some meonnite men built mine i think they did a real good job

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flying belgian

03-07-2007 19:40:33

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

Build it 10 ft. wider, 20 ft. longer and 2 ft. higher than you need. It will still be to small.

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flying belgian

03-07-2007 19:37:59

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

I think there are many good buildings out there. But 4 days ago I had 4 rafters fail on one of my sheds from snow. That is a "Wick" shed. they were built in Menominie Wisc. Don't know if they are still in buisiness but that is one I would stay clear of.

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Gene Davis (GA)

03-07-2007 19:27:34

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

I have a 30X75 Butler and couldn't be more pleased with the construction and durability of it. The fit and finish were excellent.

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Janicholson

03-07-2007 17:20:34

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

Link Gives comparisons. JimN

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MN Bob

03-07-2007 17:15:23

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

One such, and there are many good ones and some sort of shady, is Morton. They have a good network and reputation. A friend from here moved out there years ago and sold and put them up but has since passed on. Pay attention to gauge and construction when pricing out. Ask for references in your area. Some local building supply stores also have good products. Good luck.

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Jim.UT

03-07-2007 16:09:19

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Re: metal buildings for tractors in reply to B. Abseck, 03-07-2007 13:44:20

I don't know, but I'll be watching the replies because I'm in the same boat (except in Utah).

One thing you need to do is contact your local building permit people and ask them what the snow load requirement is in your area. The building salesman will need to know that so you don't get a wimpy building. Snow load requirement where I am is 50 lbs. Depending on what part of CO you're in, yours will probably be about the same or maybe more.

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