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bluwtr49
Explorer II
Oct 11, 2013

Prefab Storage Buildings

I'm starting to think about putting up a storage shed for the MH and have looked at several websites for prefab steel buildings.

If anyone has used one of these, I would love to hear details regarding which company, ease of assy, ball park costs, and etc.

The size I'm consideing would be ~18' wide, 48' long, with a 13 X 12' door and one man door. Skylights, perhaps a couple of windows, and a couple of whirly vents for lighting and ventilation.

Thanks for any input.
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  • 2bzy2c's avatar
    2bzy2c
    Explorer II
    Oct 12, 2013
    robatthelake wrote:
    What will get Your attention is the cost of getting the Foundation built to code!


    Yep. And drainage, electrical, yada yada yada...
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    robatthelake
    Explorer
    Oct 12, 2013
    What will get Your attention is the cost of getting the Foundation built to code!
  • bluwtr49's avatar
    bluwtr49
    Explorer II
    Oct 11, 2013
    Thanks for the comment regarding the door size, I will change it to 12W by 14 high. The building width is still being consider...24" might be a bit of an overkill. If I went 18" that would seem to be enough leaving 5' on each side..well maybe 20'. I suspect the cost per foot in width isn't a lot but there might be some cost efficient size based on material sizes, commonality or the like.
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    2bzy2c
    Explorer II
    Oct 11, 2013
    Just a suggestion.. The doors in width are generally in 2' increments, i.e., 10,12,14,16 etc. As far as door height goes, no less than 14' is the norm for RV storage.



    They have pre fab or will do it for you. I recommend the latter.
    Before you get too deep into your project, check with your city or county on building restrictions and costs. You might be surprised how expensive it can get.

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