Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JJorgensen52** · 03-05-2017, 11:47 PM

After far more time than I had ever hoped, I'm finally getting ready to build a new shop. Just as soon as the town finishes my paperwork

Anyways, details: 32'x52'x12' eaves with a 52'x'12' free span carport behind.

It'll be over a slab, of course. The first bay is going to be built out as a full bath, utility room (for HVAC, air compressor, etc), and then an "office" - which will mostly be a clean work space for electrical, manuals, and so on. And then above that, enclosed / dehumidified storage for parts!

In the process of all of this, I ended up picking up this little guy on the local craigslist:

Which was fortuitous, because I ended up needing it to unload!

14,625lbs according to the bill of lading.

Anyways, the building itself arrived in kit form Thursday. I purchased the whole assembly, including sheathing, doors, insulation and hardware, from Kentucky Steel Buildings, out of (surprise) Winchester, Kentucky.

Stay tuned, hoping to have the permits all sorted out this week and concrete going in sometime this month

Blue72slab · 03-06-2017, 12:49 AM

Looks like fun! Subscribing. I will be building a shop in the next couple of years. Are you putting in heat and if so what kind? Have you looked at floor heat? Power is so cheap in WA where we are moving to that I am considering that. All electric out where we are but only 2.7 cents per KW.

**JJorgensen52** · 03-06-2017, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue72slab

Looks like fun! Subscribing. I will be building a shop in the next couple of years. Are you putting in heat and if so what kind? Have you looked at floor heat? Power is so cheap in WA where we are moving to that I am considering that. All electric out where we are but only 2.7 cents per KW.

I've toyed with the idea, but not seriously. Although I could do geothermal and get a pretty good deal out of that, I think.

As of right now, I'm planning to do a heat pump set up, that way I can heat in the winter and cool in the summer. The temperatures here aren't too extreme so that setup works pretty well.

My last shop, up in New England, was strictly propane, and that's been a pretty good deal for the area.

**PGSigns** · 03-06-2017, 12:40 PM

We need to get a local group together. Seems like several of us are here from Williamsburg to the beach. I am in Gloucester County. I will be following along. I need to get some more floor space.
Jimmy

cg285 · 03-06-2017, 04:32 PM

after it's all over you will wish you made it bigger

Lokin4AReason · 03-06-2017, 06:36 PM

and the journey begin(s) =X

**JJorgensen52** · 03-08-2017, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

We need to get a local group together. Seems like several of us are here from Williamsburg to the beach. I am in Gloucester County. I will be following along. I need to get some more floor space.
Jimmy

I'm in! I've met at least one other member in the area, and I know there are a few more around, plus other trucks I've seen that I'm not sure. I've got enough trucks around one of them ought to be running

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Originally Posted by cg285

after it's all over you will wish you made it bigger

Truer words never spoken. I'm already wishing it was bigger and I haven't even built the thing yet!

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Originally Posted by Lokin4AReason

and the journey begin(s) =X

Yes, so it does.

Spent some time on the phone with the town today, they're supposed to call me back tomorrow with more info. Bureaucrats

**Advanced Design** · 03-11-2017, 10:36 PM

Congrat's JJ, looks like a good start. This is a self assembly project?

**JJorgensen52** · 03-12-2017, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Congrat's JJ, looks like a good start. This is a self assembly project?

That's the plan! I've got a whole bunch of guys interested in helping out to see how this thing goes together. I'm thinking it won't take too long to build the shell, the finishing, well we'll see

**PGSigns** · 05-08-2017, 07:00 AM

So hows the building coming along?
Jimmy

drfloyd · 05-11-2017, 09:06 AM

Cool package. You will love the rool up doora as opposed to the garage type door. Pick up an electric operator for at least one door, you won't regret it. I have them on all 3 of mine.

69short · 06-07-2017, 07:29 PM

Any updates?

**JJorgensen52** · 02-11-2018, 10:56 PM

Wow! It's been nearly a year since I posted anything here on the board. Life got BUSY!

But, good news is I am finally kicking on this project again! I will have a more detailed post later, but here's a teaser for you 😉

**PGSigns** · 02-16-2018, 06:57 PM

I see it has been raining on your side the water also.
Jimmy

**JJorgensen52** · 02-17-2018, 01:16 AM

Few more shots. Service entrance conduits for water, electric, data and an air supply up to the house. Also, plumbing for the bath and service sink. Just got plumbing inspection approval this week, expecting to pour the rest of the slab this coming week, weather cooperating. Good to be making progress!!

**JJorgensen52** · 02-17-2018, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

I see it has been raining on your side the water also.
Jimmy

I didn't even post the rainy picture 😂 ... Yes, quite wet

corb_ett · 02-17-2018, 04:48 AM

Spam

**richard2717** · 02-17-2018, 01:06 PM

Looks like you guys are getting the same amounts of rain we have.

rsavage · 02-17-2018, 02:02 PM

That will be a great shop. Clear span gives you lots of options.

**JJorgensen52** · 02-22-2018, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rsavage

That will be a great shop. Clear span gives you lots of options.

Yes, the open space is going to be wonderful.

More progress today! Final shot is from when I got home after work, I will snap some in the daylight tomorrow. Let me tell you what, that concrete pumping rig is pretty darn cool to watch!!

04ls1gto · 02-23-2018, 10:17 AM

Do yourself a favour and put a concrete sealer on right away. Makes garage cleanup much easier

**JJorgensen52** · 02-23-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 04ls1gto

Do yourself a favour and put a concrete sealer on right away. Makes garage cleanup much easier

That sounds like a pretty grand idea!

Time to wait for the curing ... They are pouring the second section (under the carport overhang) this afternoon.

04ls1gto · 03-03-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

That sounds like a pretty grand idea!

Time to wait for the curing ... They are pouring the second section (under the carport overhang) this afternoon.

The sealer my flat work guy uses goes on when the concrete is still green.

**JJorgensen52** · 03-05-2018, 08:50 AM

Interesting, wouldn't have thought sealing it while green was a good idea. Slab is complete, cure time is done, hoping to get started on setting uprights later this week! Weather permitting, of course.

**Advanced Design** · 02-23-2018, 01:58 PM

Good progress...fresh concrete is always exciting!

03-05-2017, 11:47 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building After far more time than I had ever hoped, I'm finally getting ready to build a new shop. Just as soon as the town finishes my paperwork Anyways, details: 32'x52'x12' eaves with a 52'x'12' free span carport behind. It'll be over a slab, of course. The first bay is going to be built out as a full bath, utility room (for HVAC, air compressor, etc), and then an "office" - which will mostly be a clean work space for electrical, manuals, and so on. And then above that, enclosed / dehumidified storage for parts! In the process of all of this, I ended up picking up this little guy on the local craigslist: Which was fortuitous, because I ended up needing it to unload! 14,625lbs according to the bill of lading. Anyways, the building itself arrived in kit form Thursday. I purchased the whole assembly, including sheathing, doors, insulation and hardware, from Kentucky Steel Buildings, out of (surprise) Winchester, Kentucky. Stay tuned, hoping to have the permits all sorted out this week and concrete going in sometime this month __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder) Last edited by JJorgensen52; 03-06-2017 at 01:00 AM.

03-06-2017, 12:49 AM	#2
Blue72slab Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: La Quinta, CA Posts: 72	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Looks like fun! Subscribing. I will be building a shop in the next couple of years. Are you putting in heat and if so what kind? Have you looked at floor heat? Power is so cheap in WA where we are moving to that I am considering that. All electric out where we are but only 2.7 cents per KW. __________________ Larry 1972 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 1968 Chevy Camaro RS 1980 GMC K5 Sierra Classic

03-06-2017, 12:40 PM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building We need to get a local group together. Seems like several of us are here from Williamsburg to the beach. I am in Gloucester County. I will be following along. I need to get some more floor space. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

03-06-2017, 04:32 PM	#5
cg285 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: sumterville, florida Posts: 914	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building after it's all over you will wish you made it bigger

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03-11-2017, 10:36 PM	#8
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Congrat's JJ, looks like a good start. This is a self assembly project? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

05-08-2017, 07:00 AM	#10
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building So hows the building coming along? Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-11-2017, 09:06 AM	#11
drfloyd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Scranton, SC Posts: 248	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Cool package. You will love the rool up doora as opposed to the garage type door. Pick up an electric operator for at least one door, you won't regret it. I have them on all 3 of mine.

06-07-2017, 07:29 PM	#12
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02-11-2018, 10:56 PM	#13
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Wow! It's been nearly a year since I posted anything here on the board. Life got BUSY! But, good news is I am finally kicking on this project again! I will have a more detailed post later, but here's a teaser for you 😉 Attached Images __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

02-16-2018, 06:57 PM	#14
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building I see it has been raining on your side the water also. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-17-2018, 01:16 AM	#15
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Few more shots. Service entrance conduits for water, electric, data and an air supply up to the house. Also, plumbing for the bath and service sink. Just got plumbing inspection approval this week, expecting to pour the rest of the slab this coming week, weather cooperating. Good to be making progress!! Attached Images __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

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02-23-2018, 10:17 AM	#21
04ls1gto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Portsmouth ri Posts: 363	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Do yourself a favour and put a concrete sealer on right away. Makes garage cleanup much easier

03-05-2018, 08:50 AM	#24
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Interesting, wouldn't have thought sealing it while green was a good idea. Slab is complete, cure time is done, hoping to get started on setting uprights later this week! Weather permitting, of course. Attached Images __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

02-23-2018, 01:58 PM	#25
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Building a new shop - pre-fab steel building Good progress...fresh concrete is always exciting! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

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