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Former Contractor
02-26-2003 18:21:57
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Re: Morton buildings in reply to Mark B, 02-25-2003 05:54:43
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Morton makes an excellent building, as does Lester's and Astro. I would advise you to steer clear of Menard's, they throw out a low-ball price to get your cash, but the quality just isn't there (I don't care what their ad says). You get what you pay for, period. All the major building companies have very competetive prices on their basic buildings, (usually, but not always, a 40x60x14 with a walk door and split sliding door on the end).
Where the prices go up is with the add-ons: more lenght/width, windows, skylites, overhead doors, overhangs, vented eaves, wainscoating, etc. They all add quite a bit for these, but if you want it, they'll do it.
I could go on for an hour or better relating my experiences with good/bad decisions by buyers, but I won't. Most of those should be discussed on a one-on-one basis between the buyer and seller.
The only three things that I will advise on here are: seriously consider having the steel screwed on instead of nails- a bit more, but screws don't work loose after a few years like nails; second, if you want light, consider eavelights (fiberglass panels in the upper portion of the sidewall) instead of skylights- the fiberglass panels on the roof deteriorate more rapidly from direct sunlight and adverse weather; third, be sure to tell the salesperson exactly what you want to do with the building- ceiling, insulation, hanging heaters, etc. If you fail to have the trusses designed for loads, remove knee braces, or otherwise alter the frame, there goes your warranty (every piece of lumber in them is there for a reason). I saw a lot of things in the 25 years that I was in the industry, and all of them could have been avoided. Don't skrimp on the building. My 2 cents.
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