Thinking on a Building to put a Pool Table in and Storage

336Robin

336Robin

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I need a storage building and what I need will cost me 12k for a 14 x 40 building like I want it with storage up top, barn style, windows and doors like I want etc.
So I'm thinking Metal building, concrete floor 30 x 40 divide it up in two sides and have Pool Table where I can play/practice and Instruct on one side.

If I knew someone to build one I'd do a Dome Concrete/Foam building and might even consider building a normal stick built building. Part of it needs to be storage for lawn mowers and stuff you need stored.

Any suggestions?
 
A normal stick building will cost you way too much. Your best bet might be to find a pre-manufactured metal building. There are many companies that make them in a variety of sizes. They will deliver to your site or you can pick them up yourself to save money. A local contractor can lay the slab for you. The more finish work you can do yourself the more money you will save.

I'm not a contractor so I don't profess to be an expert, but I have had several structures built for me over the years and this has been my experience. You can often put two or more pieces together to get the desired size. Say, two 15x20 structures for example.
 
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And with such a major project, don't look for a buddy hook-up.

Open the phone book or get recommendation from the building manufacturer...then research the reviews.

There are some things in life that 'You get what you pay for'.
 
Black-Balled said:
And with such a major project, don't look for a buddy hook-up.

Open the phone book or get recommendation from the building manufacturer...then research the reviews.

There are some things in life that 'You get what you pay for'.
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I agree. I'm willing to get this done on contract, turn key and pay extra to get it done just the way I want it. Someone insured with a license.
 
jay helfert said:
A normal stick building will cost you way too much. Your best bet might be to find a pre-manufactured metal building. There are many companies that make them in a variety of sizes. They will deliver to your site or you can pick them up yourself to save money. A local contractor can lay the slab for you. The more finish work you can do yourself the more money you will save.

I'm not a contractor so I don't profess to be an expert, but I have had several structures built for me over the years and this has been my experience. You can often put two or more pieces together to get the desired size. Say, two 15x20 structures for example.
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Using Two Structures might be the way to go because I need two different things entirely so I'm going to look at that seriously. Thanks.
 
I was going to do a 40 x 60 with 16 ft walls. That would allow my Shop to do lots of things. Park a car, store lawn machines, have usable storage & a dog house in the end for my Pool Room, which would serve as excess storage above that. The dog house would be insulated & air conditioned (a/c exhausted out the end).
 
I would go with metal frame construction. Much faster and more cost effective than a stick build and once the purlins are set, it will finish out just like a stick build. In your part of the country, open cell spray foam insulation in the walls and bat, blown, or spray foam insulation above the ceiling would work well and will require less energy to maintain heat, cooling, and humidity. You can build a large building and only wall off the area that you intend to have climate controlled and use the remainder of the building for storage or a shop or whatever you need it to be. Good luck.
 
Metal pole construction buildings run about $9.00 per sqft. 1200sqft is about $10,800 which in most cases include the concrete flooring, 16ft walls, man door and garage roll up door.
 
realkingcobra said:
Metal pole construction buildings run about $9.00 per sqft. 1200sqft is about $10,800 which in most cases include the concrete flooring, 16ft walls, man door and garage roll up door.
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This is how I'm leaning. I talked to a guy today about it. Right now I'm going to look at the codes for the concrete and what it will take to add plumbing and electrical before I pour the floor. I'll have the roll up on the storage side and the man door on the pool room side. I'll be checking into the insulation and drop ceiling and all that too.
I don't know how they'll get a ceiling in it but I want the pool table side finished out.

I can use electric and a propane stove for heat and a window unit or portable air conditioning for the air.
 
336Robin said:
This is how I'm leaning. I talked to a guy today about it. Right now I'm going to look at the codes for the concrete and what it will take to add plumbing and electrical before I pour the floor. I'll have the roll up on the storage side and the man door on the pool room side. I'll be checking into the insulation and drop ceiling and all that too.
I don't know how they'll get a ceiling in it but I want the pool table side finished out.

I can use electric and a propane stove for heat and a window unit or portable air conditioning for the air.
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With 16ft side walls, the ceiling becomes the upstairs floor.
 
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336Robin said:
This is how I'm leaning. I talked to a guy today about it. Right now I'm going to look at the codes for the concrete and what it will take to add plumbing and electrical before I pour the floor. I'll have the roll up on the storage side and the man door on the pool room side. I'll be checking into the insulation and drop ceiling and all that too.
I don't know how they'll get a ceiling in it but I want the pool table side finished out.

I can use electric and a propane stove for heat and a window unit or portable air conditioning for the air.
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That all sounds good (very cost effective way to go) except putting your plumbing under the slab. The Earth moves and even a tiny crack in a water line will require a costly repair. I prefer running the water lines above ground, along the perimeter of the building. Mine are copper and covered with styrofoam insulation.. A toilet dumping into a septic tank may also be easier and less costly.
 
jay helfert said:
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That all sounds good (very cost effective way to go) except putting your plumbing under the slab. The Earth moves and even a tiny crack in a water line will require a costly repair. I prefer running the water lines above ground, along the perimeter of the building. Mine are copper and covered with styrofoam insulation.. A toilet dumping into a septic tank may also be easier and less costly.
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Not being a builder I guess I was thinking all that had to done ahead of time but perhaps not. I'd definitely want the pipes for the toilet run ahead of time and I'll draw that out and allocate that space for the bathroom. Good point I think I'll go that way.
It also allow me to add as I'm going along which will hurt a little less.
 
I have a 40 x 60 wood frame metal covered building that I had put up about 15 years ago. It has 10" walls, 2 pass doors, a single garage door. and sliding doors on the long side that open 30'. It has a concrete floor. I don't have water, heat or sewer. I did the electrical. Total cost approx 30K. It's like a Morton building but from another company. I'm glad I had it put up - it's been very useful for all sorts of projects.
 
336Robin said:
I agree. I'm willing to get this done on contract, turn key and pay extra to get it done just the way I want it. Someone insured with a license.
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Making sure that they are licensed as a general contractor in our state will take care of a lot of potential problems as well. Also, speaking with your local building inspector can save you some heartaches/headaches. You can verify license status at the link below if you choose.Llet me know if I can be of further assistance.

https://nclbgc.org/

Keith
 
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