Shop construction

[Kurtr]

Here is the floor heat system

http://thesmartestheat.com/earth-thermal-storage-electric-radiant-heating-systems/

This system is supposed to be more efficient than hydronic. If one area of sand is below set point then only a few pads will heat instead of the entire floor or zone. I have worked on these and talked to several farmers who have them and they are very satisfied and no issues (yet).
Must have off peak metering though otherwise too expensive. Like any electric heat.

ok i see now i thought it was still the hydronic systems that are installed in sand. I can see what you mean off peak being pretty important. I see they are out of aberdeen might have to check out the stuff when i am there.

 

[Mort]

Don't get the floor heat hype...sure it has its pros and cons..in a large building say over 4000 sq ft...thats alot of plumbing..in a small 40 x 40 garage..meh maybe....we have a pole frame shop, 6000 sq ft, 18 ft walls, closed cell foam sprayed, blow in insulation up in the roof, did all the panel cover inside, 8" concrete floor, we have radiant heat set at 59 degrees ALL YEAR LONG, just wear a sweatshirt during the winter no matter the temp is outside, stays nice and cool in the summer with the doors closed. We also put in the sump drains and ran all the plumbing to the septic tank ourselves, I say we did alright

 

[Jigaman]

Put in a wider door than you think you need. I put up a 34x56x14 a couple years ago with a 16' wide door. My cousin has the same size shed but only a 12'wide door and he was the one who suggested I go with the bigger door. Yeah its easy to back a trailer in a 12' door but the problem comes when you are trying to angle it back into one of the corners. If you have a narrow door it really makes this a pain in the ass. If you are just using it for storage the clear ridge cap is a nice option to let light in.

 

[Achucker]

Put in a wider door than you think you need. I put up a 34x56x14 a couple years ago with a 16' wide door. My cousin has the same size shed but only a 12'wide door and he was the one who suggested I go with the bigger door. Yeah its easy to back a trailer in a 12' door but the problem comes when you are trying to angle it back into one of the corners. If you have a narrow door it really makes this a pain in the ass. If you are just using it for storage the clear ridge cap is a nice option to let light in.

Learned that lesson the hard way already!!!

 

[Retired Educator]

Either I didn't read all the answers close enough or it hasn't been mentioned. The type of building in my opinion should also be based on location. If you are in a residential area and it's going up close to your house it's my belief that the structure should match the house. Doesn't have to be identical but should fit in with every other building. Curb appeal is always important if the property ever is going to be sold. Occasionally I'll see a nice house with a manicured lawn and right close is a steel bullding that clashes with the house. Completely distracts the whole area. Just my $.02. There's a lot of other good discussion about heating and type of building.

 

[eyexer]

Either I didn't read all the answers close enough or it hasn't been mentioned. The type of building in my opinion should also be based on location. If you are in a residential area and it's going up close to your house it's my belief that the structure should match the house. Doesn't have to be identical but should fit in with every other building. Curb appeal is always important if the property ever is going to be sold. Occasionally I'll see a nice house with a manicured lawn and right close is a steel bullding that clashes with the house. Completely distracts the whole area. Just my $.02. There's a lot of other good discussion about heating and type of building.

I don't think they allow post frame buildings in residential areas in cities such as Bismarck anymore.