Potential Steel Garage for Boat

[HangOutdoors]

Designed and received quote on this below from. The 3D Builder was kind of slick.

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I could lay the slab and run electrical and natural gas from the house to it then they come in and install this in a day. I was working on the numbers and efforts for a full frame garage and think this may be a better quicker option. Price seems Ok, didn't see much out there cheaper and I could have it in any time this summer. Just pour the slab of the back of the driveway and put the boat there and have this in, in a few months.

The door is 12' so no issues even if I swap boats around etc. Throw up some freestanding shelves and it would be decent.

Probably take it out to a full 30' in Length. Have the room.

Any thoughts? Criticism's are more than welcome. Trying to vet out this concept. I have built several garages in my life, but full frame on foundation, both attached and detached. Have no experience with this type or the longevity, especially up with Michigan Winters.

 

[ChrisM]

Umm, you don't want a black roof, do you?
I did white cause we do get over 90 here.

 

[zipper]

Seeing that you live in Michigan and the supplier/builder is in Va. Beach, I would ask about the snow load rating on that shallow pitch.

 

[ChrisM]

If the seller/dealer is able to sell in his state, they will have to meet the state requirements, for such things like the snow loads, wind loads, etc. The engineered drawings have to meet each states specs.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I was just sketching it out, I would increase pitch of course and the color I would assume the Admiral will let me know what color I can purchase . All good advice, Thanks!

What about the longevity and durability of this type of construction?

 

[ChrisM]

My "county", since I pulled a permit, required full perimeter footings, and inner front to back footings per engineered drawings, may have been due to the Sq footage. The company I purchased from needed to know what my foundation was going to be, this would decide the anchoring method from the building manufacture.
I find it to be very solid since it's bolted down to the footers. If it was on grade, or grade covered with gravel, I wouldn't feel the same. A size like yours should be fine on gravel or grade. Keep in mind the galvanized square tubing will not last as long on gravel or the ground. I also did a raised footprint that all of my framing sits on, which makes it higher than the rest of the extra slab, and allows the exterior siding to give coverage below the base framing.

Engineered drawings for SC, showing wind/load options as an attachment below.

 

[HangOutdoors]

I can go up to 400 sq. ft, without a permit. Already spoke with the building department. They know me pretty well with all of the remodeling and I stay on their good side.

I am considering footings, but once I do that, than I must pull a permit and do engineered drawings as well.

Originally I was thinking of just doing a full garage, but the costs were out of control. Then I thought about just putting up a nice long Pad and just park the boat on it, which would be great and free up my driveway. As with things though, I was looking around and came upon one of these steel garages, and figured why not explore putting it on top of my slab. If I ever sell or want to get rid of it, it would be easy then I would be back to a large slab and throw a basketball net up on one side.

So that is how I got to this concept.

 

[AZMark]

I just built a garage and I would have done a metal one if I could have gotten away with it in my neighborhood.
Those types of buildings are pretty common, especially on farms and such. I’d find a builder in the Midwest and ask them about rust & any foundation issues with the ground freezing. You might be allowed to do 400sf without a foundation but it might not be the best idea in the long run.
You’ll want to hang good insulation in it if you’re going to heat it so include that in the price too.

 

[AZMark]

And be patient & figure out what you really want long term before you do anything.
I hurried and put in a slab a couple years ago thinking I was doing something light like this or a carport. Removing most of that 2 year old slab added $1000 to my new garage cost.

 

[bigwaves]

I can go up to 400 sq. ft, without a permit. Already spoke with the building department. They know me pretty well with all of the remodeling and I stay on their good side.

I am considering footings, but once I do that, than I must pull a permit and do engineered drawings as well.

Originally I was thinking of just doing a full garage, but the costs were out of control. Then I thought about just putting up a nice long Pad and just park the boat on it, which would be great and free up my driveway. As with things though, I was looking around and came upon one of these steel garages, and figured why not explore putting it on top of my slab. If I ever sell or want to get rid of it, it would be easy then I would be back to a large slab and throw a basketball net up on one side.

So that is how I got to this concept.

Ok, get the larger boat, the inground pool, AND the garage. Do it all this spring. No regrets.

 

[HangOutdoors]

You’ll want to hang good insulation in it if you’re going to heat it so include that in the price too.

I have not done this type before, what type of insulation do you put it and how does that work in these type of structures. Of course I am familiar with blown in, Cellulose, Batt and Rockwool (what I prefer), but of course these go into cavities that are sealed with some type of finish board, drywall etc.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Ok, get the larger boat, the inground pool, AND the garage. Do it all this spring. No regrets.

I only wish. It will be the above ground Intex as well as somewhere to put the boat, either slab or this type of garage so the new driver in the family has a place to park.... because I guess the "Damn" boat is in the way right now...... lol The Admiral has spoken! Went to the dealer today to see what boats they had in, came home told her that is what I did and this the response I got. So Yeah.....

 

[bigwaves]

I only wish. It will be the above ground Intex as well as somewhere to put the boat, either slab or this type of garage so the new driver in the family has a place to park.... because I guess the "Damn" boat is in the way right now...... lol The Admiral has spoken! Went to the dealer today to see what boats they had in, came home told her that is what I did and this the response I got. So Yeah.....

Enlarge the driveway as well. You must be printing money! ??????

 

[ChrisM]

Both of our states get cold. Been in the teens here recently. You'll need at least the vapor barrier on the ceiling to prevent moisture condensation. I opted for it from the dealer since it goes on just before the roofing metal does. It's like bubble wrap, white facing down, shiny foil facing up. The square framing posts on mine are like 2 1/8", I bought the 2" thick foam boards from Lowe's, and lined the entire interior between the framing.

 

[the MfM]

If solar panels is something you might want to do consider the proper orientation for the roof if possible. And match the pitch to the ideal solar angle for your location.

 

[the MfM]

Or maybe just build a solar pergola and park the boat underneath it.

 

[Scottintexas]

This

https://jetboaters.net/threads/txav8rs-new-barn-construction-rv-but-could-be-boat.11928/

 

[AZMark]

I have not done this type before, what type of insulation do you put it and how does that work in these type of structures. Of course I am familiar with blown in, Cellulose, Batt and Rockwool (what I prefer), but of course these go into cavities that are sealed with some type of finish board, drywall etc.

A friend in the colder part of AZ has one and its just fiberglass batts that are full wrapped in white plastic. I think its held up with wires.

Edit: Looks like this

 

[djetok]

I have not done this type before, what type of insulation do you put it and how does that work in these type of structures. Of course I am familiar with blown in, Cellulose, Batt and Rockwool (what I prefer), but of course these go into cavities that are sealed with some type of finish board, drywall etc.

I would use a spray foam. Those buildings also are usually a very thin sheet metal. I would upgrade to a thicker metal if possible.

I will add this. We recently that polar chill here in Oklahoma. My shop where all the trucks are kept is the typical coml metal building. It has batt insulation with negative Temps, the shop never got below 34 degrees all week. (8) 16" insulated doors