Steel Buildings for Boat Storage... Condensation?
03-19-2007, 01:46 PM
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03-19-2007, 02:43 PM
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I've got one of those too....put plastic down on the ground. Cuts the moisture issue down greatly!!!! I can see green growth on the bottom of the plastic and tell it's wet under there occasionally but the "tent" as I call it is as dry as the outside air.....but still hot as crap though.
03-19-2007, 03:06 PM
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Brian what size pole barn is that? I am looking at putting a 40x 60 at my house.
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03-19-2007, 03:40 PM
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I don't know where you guys live (OK I do) but I'm 20 mins from the border up here and just last week had a 40*+ temp swing in about 12 hours. I've seen as much as 50* in 24 and this happens regularly up here in the spring and fall.
It is NEVER wet and NEVER "condensation rains" either.
My building is BONE DRY 98+% of the time. The other 2% would be a few hours of "moisture" you can just see down low on the hull of a boat while the temp equalizes that's it.
I have NEVER seen the slab damp.
has anybody who's had these issues have enough flow thru ventilation in the top of the building? Front and rear 2'x3' louver vent and a full length vented ridge and as it's a 35 yo 40'x60' building that has been moved once, there are a few spaces here and there. That slab in the pics is 22 years old.
It is NEVER wet and NEVER "condensation rains" either.
My building is BONE DRY 98+% of the time. The other 2% would be a few hours of "moisture" you can just see down low on the hull of a boat while the temp equalizes that's it.
I have NEVER seen the slab damp.
has anybody who's had these issues have enough flow thru ventilation in the top of the building? Front and rear 2'x3' louver vent and a full length vented ridge and as it's a 35 yo 40'x60' building that has been moved once, there are a few spaces here and there. That slab in the pics is 22 years old.
03-19-2007, 03:51 PM
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I am going to go with a 30x60x12 with identical door setup; if I go w/ the pole barn.
If I go with the SteelMaster, it will be 35x62x15. The front end wall will be inset under the roof by 2 feet to create an 'awning' and I will be siding the front of it to match the house, (which is the only thing you can view from the road).
03-19-2007, 03:58 PM
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Pole barn is much more attractive..i helped stick frame a "barn" before, 100x40. It was all 2x6 with truss roof and hardi plank siding. I would go that route if possible 2nd place pole barn. The more attractive it is on the exterior the better. For a lot of buyers a big metal industrial looking building detracts from the appeal if you ever resell.
03-19-2007, 04:00 PM
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I would look at Morton Buildings too. They put mine up 2 years ago and I can't say enough good things about them. They are a little higher $$ than national barn but you get alot more quality. Haven't had any condesation problems here. PM me if you have any questions.
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I don't know where you guys live (OK I do) but I'm 20 mins from the border up here and just last week had a 40*+ temp swing in about 12 hours. I've seen as much as 50* in 24 and this happens regularly up here in the spring and fall.
It is NEVER wet and NEVER "condensation rains" either.
My building is BONE DRY 98+% of the time. The other 2% would be a few hours of "moisture" you can just see down low on the hull of a boat while the temp equalizes that's it.
I have NEVER seen the slab damp.
has anybody who's had these issues have enough flow thru ventilation in the top of the building? Front and rear 2'x3' louver vent and a full length vented ridge and as it's a 35 yo 40'x60' building that has been moved once, there are a few spaces here and there. That slab in the pics is 22 years old.
It is NEVER wet and NEVER "condensation rains" either.
My building is BONE DRY 98+% of the time. The other 2% would be a few hours of "moisture" you can just see down low on the hull of a boat while the temp equalizes that's it.
I have NEVER seen the slab damp.
has anybody who's had these issues have enough flow thru ventilation in the top of the building? Front and rear 2'x3' louver vent and a full length vented ridge and as it's a 35 yo 40'x60' building that has been moved once, there are a few spaces here and there. That slab in the pics is 22 years old.
