Posted by Loren MN on October 26, 2009 at 12:02:44 from (64.65.174.118):
In Reply to: Need EXPERT ADVICE!!!! posted by LOU from Wi. on October 26, 2009 at 08:04:36:
Some info. for you, in case it helps. I built an 11' x 24' horse shelter using steel tubing, and used approx. 1/12 pitch, with 8' in front and 7' in back. No strength problem at all with MN snow, but if the width doubled, I would probably go to 3/12 pitch to get the snow to move off. I put a 2' wide shade on the front to add more coverage, with it hinged at the top. Easier method is to use a header and overhang the trusses 2' over the front, but I welded the frame in the polebarn and my door is only 12' wide. I put doors on removable hinges on the 10' wide side for hay, and left the 14' side open for the horses. Maybe that type of door setup may work for you? I would definitely use steel for the roof.
The polebarn in the picture is 40' wide with 4/12 pitch and 12' sidewalls, so cut it down the middle and you have a good picture of what your building would be. Seems like 4/12 would look a little awkward on a lean style building.
Keeping the open front tied together at the bottom is the biggest problem with a portable building, especially the size your talking. I used 2"x4" steel tube for the base, so I can still drive over it with the bobcat.
My opinion, if it were me, would be build two smaller leans, like 12'x24'. Then you could run with a shallower roof pitch, and construction would be much easier. Do you really need 12' wall? Maybe build one with 12' wall for the 706, and one that's shorter for the bobcat, etc.?
FYI: I found out this spring, via letter from the county, that our county considers my portable shelter a structure that requires a building permit. They require a permit for any shelter over 120SF, portable or not.
If you do build it 24'x20'x12' high on skids, please post pictures of when you try to move it.
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