central - east central Minnesota - | fritzy - 4/5/2014 16:35 I know this has been discussed before, but I would like to hear from people that have actual experience with both all steel farm shops, and post framed shops. What did you favor about one over the other? I can see that you can get higher r value insulation in a wood trussed building because of the attic, and a wood building is likely easier to finish on the inside. But I'm thinking steel could be engineered for a crane and would seem to be stronger overall. What are your experiences? If you have another generation taking over the farm, in the future - I'd do steel or all concrete building. Wood pole will last about 30 yrs. (ya, I'll get flamed for that). If you build wood on concrete footings and stem walls, it'll likely last 100 yrs, steel can be engineered to last 100 yrs easily. If you are a single generation user - pole is fine. My 2¢ |
Wood v.s. Steel
