Equipment Shelter?

Jiles · Dec 22, 2011

I need shelter for my two tractors and a few pieces of equipment. I know that there are a lot of things to be considered, along with location, but was wondering what the cost difference would be.
The shelter will be installed with one end against my homes brick wall and the sides will be closed. The entrance end will be open.
My first consideration is a freestanding metal carport style building--the type that is available all over the country---etc--Eagle--Quality.
These are available at app. $1,800.
What would be the approximate difference in cost by stick building it myself, with a shingled roof?
Also, which would add the most value to the home?
As stated--I know there are many things to be considered, but has anyone else made the choice?

Mike (WA) · Dec 22, 2011

Unless you make the stick-built look like its part of the home (foundation, brick walls, rooflines match, etc.), it will detract from home value. And probably wouldn't add much, if any value, even if it is gorgeous. And if you do it up right, will cost more than the freestanding thing.

So I'd go with the freestanding, so you can take it with you if you sell.

DeltaRed · Dec 22, 2011

The carport would be the best idea.You can move
it,its inexpencive,compared to "stik".And best of
all,you dont need a building permit!And later down
the road,you can add arches and other parts to make
it bigger!However,I would encourage you to set it
away from the house,frame up an end and sides and
you will have a "real" barn!I would encourage you to
investigate the "WeatherPort"(built right here in
Delta Colorado) brand L or H series gable units.(not
one of the cheap imitations)

rrlund · Dec 22, 2011

It'll add value "even if it's gorgeous" as soon as the assesor sees it,guaranteed.

Geo-TH,In · Dec 22, 2011

Things have changed, you can't build just anything you want. Need to first ask your county building inspector what they allow, where it can be constructed and how it has to be constructed.

You may be in a flood plain. You can't build too close to a road, septic, well, property line. You can't put just anything up in Florida where hurricanes will take it down and cause damage to your neighbors.

As mention, attaching to a house may cost you more in taxes.

George

LAA · Dec 22, 2011

I sure am glad I live where a person can still build anything they want on their own land, I can build a mansion or an outhouse, start tommorow or next week.

Dachshund · Dec 22, 2011

I build my stuff out of scrounged, used materials. That way, costs, and taxes are lower. Besides - I do my part to keep property values as low as possible....

Jiles · Dec 22, 2011

I live just outside city limits in County, so inspections and such are not required. It will be well within the set-back restrictions. The steel carport will not be attached to my home, just close, freestanding --maybe touching.
Stick built would be attached.
This is really the best location because it will be mounted on a wide concrete driveway and will be drove through to enter single basement garage.

Mike (WA) · Dec 22, 2011

LOL- I was thinking ACV (actual cash value), not BIL (bureaucratic imaginary value).

We just got our reassessments around here- everything went down, due to real estate funk we are in. Taxes won't go down, of course- they'll just raise the millage to make up for the deficit. Ain't this a great country?

rrlund · Dec 22, 2011

I had a Board of Review meeting last week. Assessor said she had just talked to the folks at the courthouse. Said residential was staying about steady because of some high sales around the lakes. Said she didn't know about farmland,but that it was going down. She just didn't know how much yet. The way the property tax system works in Michigan,taxes don't go down to most folks unless values go down a LOT. Depending on how long you've owned the place of course.

El Toro · Dec 22, 2011

I have a Silver Top awning that's installed over the patio. I've had it over 30 years and it has withstood a lot of snow storms. I keep my snowblower under the awning when we have a lot of snow. The awning is Bridge Braced supported with bridge type girders. They may have them free standing. They're not cheap and they're made here in WhiteMarsh, MD. Hal
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Geo-TH,In · Dec 22, 2011

30 years ago most counties in Indiana went with county wide area planning. They put a stop a lot of things, like putting a single wide mobile home on your property. An outhouse would most likely wouldn't pass the board of health.

After the insurance companies pulled out of Florida, following the hurricanes, you have to get a permit, just to get a permit. Building inspectors curse the neighborhoods looking for code violations.

I can see both sides, however I wouldn't want to live next to anyone who junks up his property. An old farmer in Indiana got in trouble with Indiana Dept of Enviromental Management for trashing his farm for the past 50 years. If a tractor doesn't run, IDEM considers it to be a hazard. It can leak antifreeze and fluids. This man had trees growing through machinery, 100's of old tires, garbage bags in his front yard.

NOT IN MY BACK YARD YOU DON'T! NIMBY

jose bagge · Dec 22, 2011

when you look at those metal carports, consider snow load. While Virginia isn't known for snow, last year 'bout crushed every one of these things flat in my area- including my 24x32.

IaGary · Dec 22, 2011

Read where you are gonna drive through your new building to enter the present garage.

I sure would consider putting the new building elsewhere.

If you want the car in the garage you will have one space in your new building that is unuseable.

I doubt you will move a tractor each time to get the car in and out.

And I would rather have my car in the garage than an old leaky tractor in the garage.

A attached garage for your tractors is about as redneck as you can get. Move it away from the house.

Just my thoughts.

Gary

huntingreen2day2 · Dec 22, 2011

My taxes sure aren't going down in Middle TN. New
tax bill on house and 3 acres went up over $ 200.00
for 2012.

jm. · Dec 22, 2011

What part of middle Tenn.. I am in extreme northwest corner.. Stewart county our count taxes went up 16% this year.. Not good for a retired person..

DoubleR · Dec 22, 2011

I just built a small 10x19.5 ft building open on one end. Used pole barn construction with steel on the sides and roof. Cost me about a 1000 bucks and my labor. In my township you can build up to 200 square ft without a permit or a raise in taxes. Although you are suppose to be able to move it. If anything was ever said I would cut the poles off at ground level. Then brace it and hook a tractor on it and make it potable if I had to. This is not the first such building I've put up on my farm and hopefully nothing will ever be said.

36 Coupe · Dec 23, 2011

Ive gone on many fire calls where a car,truck or tractor caught fire and took the house with it.Usually a battery charger or maintainer started the fire.I keep my truck away from buildings.Road salt will destroy it,no need for a shelter.put the shelter at least 50 feet away from the house for fire safety.

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