Storage building

[OldRedFord]

Im kicking around the idea of upgrading the 8 x 12 shed out back to a 16 x 20 or maybe a bit bigger so I can get all my lawn equipment locked up for the rest of the off season. Right now the Exmark I have wont fit in the shed let alone through the door. It sits outside my room under the porch covered with a tarp. Mind you this is a $8000 mower. I also have a good line on a 36" used walk behind mower that I would like to get. Again, it would help my business but no where to store it where it wont walk off. I live in a nice neighborhood but I still feel better having my expensive lawn equipment behind lock and key.

Started looking at plans online. Even got a book on sheds and garages. Turns out in my county you have to get a building permit even for a plane jane shed. Really struggling to find out what the setback requirements are from the lake out back and the drainage ditch to the right of the current shed. I did find out that there is a 10' setback from the rear and side lot lines and 20' from the house.

Then I wonder if a wood floor shed will hold 1000 lbs of mower and 350+ lbs of walk behind mower.

Here is a link to the codes around here. http://library6.municode.com/default-no ... n=whatsnew

[rjewkes]

if you need a permit anyways, why not go for a 30x30 garage, this would add a work space for the mowers and perhaps some out of the weather space for the bump.

And go concrete floor that'll for sure hold all that weight.

[OldRedFord]

if you need a permit anyways, why not go for a 30x30 garage, this would add a work space for the mowers and perhaps some out of the weather space for the bump.

And go concrete floor that'll for sure hold all that weight.

If I had my own place I would in a second. Even then the building cant be bigger then 40 x 24

[70f350]

Why don't you just go Gravel floor? 3/4" crushed would be perfect for a yard storage floor.

[sargentrs]

Give these guys a call... http://premierbuildings.com/ They have a Lawrenceville distribution center. Thought about actually getting a warehouse style building and converting it into a house so got a quote from them. 7200 square ft with 11' walls for under $75K, erected. Put walls anywhere you want 'em and finish to your own taste. Good bunch of guys to work with and pricing was really reasonable.

[OldRedFord]

Thanks for that link. I did the "quick quote" on their site. Interesting that a steel building vs a wood frame one is close in price. Excepting a foundation of course.

[sargentrs]

The bigger you go, the more cost effective it gets. I designed a house utilizing a 60' x 120' building. Foundation, installation, doors, windows, 6 16 ft roll up doors, 12' high walls, 4/12 pitch on the the roof. Gives me 7200 sq ft with no interior walls for under $125,000. Designed a 9BR/8BA compartmental living area with 2 kitchens, 2 laundry rooms, 2 living rooms, 2400 sq ft garage/workshop capable of housing 6 vehicles, 2400 sq ft master living area, 3800 sq ft (includes 2nd floor) community living area for the kids/grandkids with on demand water heating, 3 heat/air units, etc. that could be finished for another $125K with some good subcontract sourcing (i.e. migrant labor). Figure since I'm supporting most of them anyway, might as well have them living with me and paying rent. Fortunately, my living conditions are changing so it won't be necessary. Anybody want some plans?