Pics of my destroyed shop

[soonerbillz]

That's awful but thankfully no one hurt (I assume you would have said if was).

No.. thankfully the fire did not spread to the house, though there a brief moment I was certain it would. The fire department got here quickly and in mass. They were able to stop it from spreading further.
The fire guys were saying it was one of the hottest fires they worked in a while hence the amount of destruction. Over thirty plastic 3x4x2 tubs full of parts reduced to nothing...besides all the other stuff.
But no harm physically to momma and me.

[RDFL]

Might have been the plastic fueling it that hot.

[kramdua]

i feel for you and i hope everything works out.

[JBeasty]

So sorry this happened. I can't imagine. Maybe focus on getting that bike you always wanted, but passed on it because you already had too many other bikes. And like bitzz said, new shop!

[soonerbillz]

Contractor came by today
. Got bid in my hands for a new pole barn shop. Says he can start mid June. 3 weeks to finish.
Using the 30x40 display shown but with modifications.
30x40x14 shop
12' extension roof for my rv
5" concrete and all dirt work.
$44k

[SoCal250]

Wow, that's going to be nice!

[m in sc]

metal building, solid choice.

[bitzz]

I was looking at building a "pre-fab" garage (I didn't) but I found LOTS and LOTS of brand new in a box "pre-fab" garages listed for sale on Kijiji (I'm Canadian it's the same as craig's list). Seems people buy them BEFORE they check with local bylaws and find out they can't erect them.
I found the exact one I was looking at, that listed for about $26,000 CDN, for $4500... with windows, and insulation and a fuse box with wiring, everything but the doors.
... and can I offer some advice: consider photo electric cells for the roof.

[Kawtriplefreak]

Yep good choice. If they offer insulation pay the extra and get it. It will make a huge difference in the comfort level.

[kpke]

That's going to be really nice. And it goes up quick. Then you have a nice blank canvass to work with.

[soonerbillz]

Yep good choice. If they offer insulation pay the extra and get it. It will make a huge difference in the comfort level.

That price includes insulation. The only thing not included is electric and water.

[sav0r (CL MotoTech)]

Make sure they do good concrete work, proper drainage, steel mesh, etc.. Nothing like having a great building sitting on a deteriorating slab on grade. My shop is a detached slightly large two car garage with craftsman styling that matches my home. It's a nicely constructed little building, however the floor is downright falling apart. Fixing it is going to be a major pain. I worked in concrete restoration for a 12 years, I shudder at the repairs my floor will need.