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Posted by dgadams on August 21, 2006, 6:36 pm
On Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:42:03 -0400, nospambob wrote:
> Top posted for your convenience.
>
> Really appreciate the commentary! Senior moment was cause of my 13A
> circuit breaker goof, reality check discloses a preponderance of 15A
> and a few 20A breakers. House had major re-do about 15 years ago and
> a second panel was added although it has mostly 15A also. Have struck
> out getting electricians to return calls although one did and set an
> appointment that wasn't kept. "Been on vacation and didn't know that
> he didn't keep it" with follow on call with "Guess you'd better find
> someone else as we're swamped". Builders are running the same course.
>
> Considering the multitude of Store It Yourself building being metal it
> doesn't seem like condensation with drips falling on content could
> help them survive. Understood that they probably lack heat & air but
> still. Either way air & heat are part of the equation! Our DIL asked
> a local builder for rough estimate for 20X40 building, not specifying
> what material but I presumed wood, and got "About $35K to $40K" that
> included air & heat. Call to his office about 25 miles away got "We
> don't have much going on in your area but I'll let him know and if
> interested he'll call" but no call to date.
>
> Still pondering and really hoped for users of the metal clad
> observations. Got one user saying he's ready to tear his down and
> replace with wood frame. Window air unit is dropping humidity and
> keeping garage somewhat livable but we moved into the house in Jan
> 2006 so don't have winter experience. More chatter welcomed!
>
> On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 08:42:15 -0400, nospambob@vcoms.net wrote:
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>>Previous owner had land graded for a workshop but didn't follow
>>through to build it. Currently try to do woodworking work around
>>inadequate space and electrical capability in cramped half of small 2
>>car garage. Electricians don't return calls to upgrade garage by
>>adding 2-3 new circuits and wood frame builders react the same. A
>>builder of metal buildings has visited and called back with answers so
>>we're considering going with him.
>>
>>Would like users observations both sides of the fence and would they
>>do it again type of comments. Cabinets on walls could be made to be
>>free standing if screws into the frame aren't viable. Double car door
>>and personnel door and three windows are minimum at this time.
>>Air/heat required in Augusta, Georgia area. Septic for half bath and
>>sink are no problem as we can't connect to the existing one.
>>
>>Four duplex receptacles and garage door opener plus one ceiling light
>>all on a 13A circuit. A 12K window air conditioner is all that should
>>be on that circuit at one time but I have sneaked the lathe on without
>>popping the breaker but shop vac pops it in no time.
>>
>>Anxiously waiting comments! TIA!!
I have a buddy who put up a 30x40 foot metal truss / metal skin building a
few years ago. He had the foundation work done by a pro and did
everything else himself. Dual 240/120 outlets every 6 feet. Eight foot
fluorescent lighting, insulation, heating, and cooling. Doing all the
work himself (including excavation for the foundation) his cost was about
$20,000. He uses it for a combination woodworking/metalworking shop. He
is happy with it. Condensation isn't much of an issue seeing how it's in
Albuquerque, NM.
D. G. Adams
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