Workshop, Barn, Container Storage

[rossandson]

Afternoon all,

I’m in the process of trying to work out what is the best way forward for a little workshop/barn etc to store kit in, bit of dry maintenance etc.

Having never built a steel framed building before I can’t imagine there’s too much to it but the costs do vary a lot.

Other ideas I’ve had is a timber barn with steel sheets, use utility/telegraph poles for uprights etc.

or lastly a container barn. 2 containers with a self build roof between or a pre made canopy type.

Many thoughts, experience plus obviously I’m trying not to spend a fortune (or work out how much I need to save!)

 

[craig]

Steel frame quick and easy.
Telegraph poles, slight taper in them, so if you`ve got a keen eye, or a bit OCD, getting them to look right and plumb can be a bit more work.
A roof over containers has the advantage of stopping condensation on the inside of the box.
Your roof can be surprisingly expensive.

 

[V8Druid]

Steel frame quick and easy.
Telegraph poles, slight taper in them, so if you`ve got a keen eye, or a bit OCD, getting them to look right and plumb can be a bit more work.
A roof over containers has the advantage of stopping condensation on the inside of the box.
Your roof can be surprisingly expensive.

eye wateringly so -- cladding profile's gone up dramatically too, in line with steel section .... as has Bigsix in line with all building materials planning's the biggest head ache of all

 

[rossandson]

Or something like this.

I do have the advantage I have access to free lorry curtains quite often so have thought they might work for roofing for a temp measure if funding is tight.

like idea of the containers as you create a few secure areas not just one large shed/barn.

Planning, what’s that?

 

[Bob]

Theres not to much in a building steel frame building as long as it has been set out right I have built a few.But I retired from big jobs 10 years ago last one me and mate done Think at the time frame was £35,000 plus cladding plus rollar doors plus concreate plus electics plus foundations plus

 

[rossandson]

Theres not to much in a building steel frame building as long as it has been set out right I have built a few.But I retired from big jobs 10 years ago last one me and mate done Think at the time frame was £35,000 plus cladding plus rollar doors plus concreate plus electics plus foundations plus

Yeah as much as it’s an investment. The prices are a little steep for me right now. So trying to think of an alternative. Or perhaps smaller and extend.

I’ve been keeping an eye out for a second hand steel frame. But as it’s been said, box sheet etc isn’t getting any cheaper and soon quickly adds up.

 

[diggerjones]

Heres mine 6 up right steels. Big 6 roof. Timber and block work back and sides

 

[diggerjones]

Last weeks pick. Thinks its 20'x40'. I got 3 diggers in 1/2 a bay 10'x 20'

 

[diggerjones]

 

[rossandson]

Last weeks pick. Thinks its 20'x40'. I got 3 diggers in 1/2 a bay 10'x 20'View attachment 30796

3 sets of steel frame is it?

 

[Quattromike]

We put up a tent structure earlier this year, or was it last year anyhoo it's been really handy plus if planning is an issue it's just a temporary structure

 

[diggerjones]

3 sets of steel frame is it?

Yes. Think it cost 5k. With concrete, blocks and timber

 

[rossandson]

Yes. Think it cost 5k. With concrete, blocks and timber

Where you get the steel from?

 

[diggerjones]

Where you get the steel from?

10 year's ago now I'm afraid. Think the frame erected and roof on was £2300. I concreted the bolts in and everything else. It was a great investment for something i use most days. It was put up to store my machines and stuff in.

 

[rossandson]

We put up a tent structure earlier this year, or was it last year anyhoo it's been really handy plus if planning is an issue it's just a temporary structure
View attachment 30798

I do like this idea. Quick and simple. I’d have to do with 20ft’s as can’t get a 40ft there. Too narrow for 44T wagon. 8 wheeler max really.

Containers have rocketed in price though.

 

[craig]

I do like this idea. Quick and simple. I’d have to do with 20ft’s as can’t get a 40ft there. Too narrow for 44T wagon. 8 wheeler max really.

Containers have rocketed in price though.

All max weight trucks will be the same width, a lot a container places running arctics now use rear steer trailers, and end up more maneuverable than a rigid. Worth a call to a container place if you can site 40ft`s and they would suit you better.

 

[V8Druid]

All max weight trucks will be the same width, a lot a container places running arctics now use rear steer trailers, and end up more maneuverable than a rigid. Worth a call to a container place if you can site 40ft`s and they would suit you better.

I do like this idea. Quick and simple. I’d have to do with 20ft’s as can’t get a 40ft there. Too narrow for 44T wagon. 8 wheeler max really.

Containers have rocketed in price though.

or do what I did and put 'em on short trailer(s) ... allowed 10ft beyond arse of trailer ..... I used a 28ft trailer to negotiate a very tight swing into our lane and our driveway, but they didn't come far from my yard

 

[mart1602]

containers around 3k each now so that wont be a cheap shed,i just put up a 20x36 timber frame and cheap box profile(different colours one side) for under 2k .local guy buying loads of spruce and cutting up with a woodmizer mill,8x8 posts ,9x4 raffters ,6x3 perlllings and plenty of old style coal tar creosote

 

[Vinpetrol]

Theres not to much in a building steel frame building as long as it has been set out right I have built a few.But I retired from big jobs 10 years ago last one me and mate done Think at the time frame was £35,000 plus cladding plus rollar doors plus concreate plus electics plus foundations plus

Nice duck

 

[rossandson]

All max weight trucks will be the same width, a lot a container places running arctics now use rear steer trailers, and end up more maneuverable than a rigid. Worth a call to a container place if you can site 40ft`s and they would suit you better.

It’s the bends in the lane unfortunately. I’ve previously run lorries.