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[@PEI_Guy]

I'll echo the heated floors suggestion and add a half bath to the shop, maybe even a shower. I'm a builder and my philosophy is you can't have too many plugs or too many light fixtures. It's much more difficult to add these after the fact. Walk through the building with your electrician after it's standing and discuss the location of plugs, switches and light fixtures for immediate and future needs.

[@jimmcknight3021]

I agree that a half bath with a shower comes in handy. A mud room outside the house to talk in farm and ranch language.

[@jimmcknight3021]

I would suggest visiting Messik's and look into a Grand L 6060 cab tractor. I love the features on our 3560 Grand L. Plus you don't have that traditional treadle peddle. Plus, the hydraulic skid steer auto attach is an awesome option.

[@earlyriser8998]

I agree. we added a toilet and shower to our shop and it has been nice., we finished that ourselves.

[@Drew-in-NoDak]

@@PEI_Guy and provisions for a washer/dryer. Nice to have a separate one for the really dirty work clothes. I think it is code in most places but add a 50a plug for the electric vehicles/tractors that are coming.

[@JT-1969]

Hi Tim, for your oak tree, can you get a company with a spade to come in and move it? Also, heated floors are a must, I’d also put in a good compressed air system, one that can be easily added on to. Having air and electrical outlets in the right places will save you from having extension cords and air hoses draped over your floor during projects. Congratulations on building your shop, I’m excited for you. God Bless you! 🇺🇸

[@thistledownwoodcraft3426]

That Oak is just the right size to move instead of kill. Put it somewhere nice. As far as cost, it is only your business, money can be borrowed.

[@turnertruckandtractor]

I really like the shop addition. It looks well designed and tastefully done architecturally. You will get a lot of enjoyable use out of it and the resell value is money in the bank.

[@Kcolby47]

Tim and Christy, this is so exciting and I looking forward to “riding along” on this adventure with you folks. What a blessing to have the input from so many folks and their experiences to help you on this journey. Blessings.

[@kaytod]

There are several suggestions I could make, having worked almost 25 years in a company shop. First is a shop bathroom with shower. The shower may not see your daily use, but it is there for extremely dirty or oil soaked situations. It will also be a great item if dealing with herbicides. Floor drains are a must. Ours had an EPA certified main drain in the middle of the shop with service cleanout next to the outer wall. I didn't like the arrangement as every piece of wet equipment brought in drained to the center of the shop to the drain. Any blowing rain would leech small amounts of water around the overhead doors that would have to travel to the drain across the shop floor. I would rather have the drains near the entry door to eliminate water migration. You need about double the power outlets you think you need as well as air connections. Make sure the air and power are available outside as well. Especially if you have an outside work area. Have more than one spot to power your welder if it is 220v, ours were 480 3 phase with multiple locations available to insure reach for repairs. Be sure to plan for the necessary headroom needed if installing a loft. ( I would suggest 20' ) Our shop was 22 + foot tall which gave a full 8 foot ceilings in the two office areas and slighly over 8 foot in the loft once the wooden office ceiling/loft floor was deducted from the height. We had two full length tube heaters on either shop wall for heat. They worked well, but you will need to clean the reflectors occasionally for maximum efficiency. Radiant floor heating would have been nice, but I cannot say which will be the most efficient for your project. Perhaps a combination of the two if affordable. The tube heaters to well to warm cold equipment during winter. A few random thought for your consideraton. Todd

[@SidneyKo]

Happy to see you folks are able to plan a long term strategy. A couple of ideas for the build out. Fire proof that extension. Since it is connected to your residence, do what you can to contain a fire if it should ever happen. High ceilings is a great idea. Not only for storage as you mentioned, but also an opportunity to install a BAF industrial ceiling fan. Cooling and heating can get expensive, but a simple fan can help keep cost down. Consider your crosswinds. If the wind path tends to blow into the home, make sure you install an exhaust system to help ventilate the place. Consider investing a narrow aisle forklift, they have a tight turning radius and have high reach. Drains, do not forget the floor drains. Good luck!

[@kencramer1697]

Tim, This presents the perfect opportunity to upgrade technologically. In your new office area I would put a server/network closet. While you don't need to do a full build out on it now having the bones there will save you money in the long run. With all the fun toys, security camera's are a must. I would wire in plenty of drops for POE network camera's as well as some other general network drops around the shop. The office area I would wire for both 1 gig and 10 gig networks. This would allow you to put a storage server in the network closet for your youtube raw video. This also gives you the opportunity to isolate that equipment from the rest of the office both sound and HVAC wise. I am sure you have a qualified network person in your area who could assist with the details.

[@earlyriser8998]

I missed this on our new house and now have wireless cameras for much more $$

[@pdmanfarm3520]

How exciting for you guys.This is really cool news. I'm so happy for you to be able to build your dream shop.

[@kevinjansen2738]

I agree you are gonna get lots of “ must be nice” type comments so I just wanna say. Good for you. I am happy for you guys. Been watching since about 2016 and it makes me happy to see your progress. I bought a 1025r because if you guys. lol

[@caryholt54]

Any added shop/storage space is nice. I also understand there are limiting factors on size but the saying of never being big enough is always true. In the end you will most likely realize that even this proposed size won't be big enough for what you have today let alone any allowance for future equipment growth. We all like to accumulate added stuff and like to hang onto items that we rarely or never use for that time when we might need it. Tractors and other self propelled machines will be easier to manage inside but your larger implements that can't go on racking will still most likely end up staying outside for the largest portion of the year. It will be too much hassle to shuttle those items around every time you need something that is buried on the floor or in racking. A lean-to is nice for those types of implements when possible. You will still probably want to keep a gravel lay down yard in the back of the property somewhere for shuttling things around and for your big trailers. Maybe I missed it but I also didn't notice a mechanical/services room on the layout and also big enough to probably want to put your compressor and power washer in.

[@johnmedlin5894]

Excited for you both. Looking forward to the build videos.

[@Rickshaw103]

what you have is between you and God you work for what you have not the jealous people. i happy for you both to be able to do what you do. i for one like you're plans so far for the building ,looks like you have put a lot of thought into it .

[@madmik2010]

Yes to heated floor. I would do muliti head ductless splitsystem. Roof mounted exhaust fan for your wash bay. I have over 20 years In design build Hvac work. 40 years in the trade. Lots of buildings very similar to what you have in mind. Feel free to reach out for any specific questions you may have. I feel you have helped me out immensely throughout the years and would love to return the favor.

[@anthonywetzel4544]

Sounds to me like a great idea. Loki b forward to seeing it happen. Don’t let the haters get to you. People are always gonna make snide comments about it and the cost. It’s not their concern.

[@DougAlesUSA]

How exciting! As a shop owner, my #1 tip = 14’ tall overhead door. Too many trailer + equipment combinations exceeded 12’ and it’s far less expensive to go with 14’ as you build. Best wishes.

[@randykane474]

I love my 14' x 14' doors.

[@TraconWizard]

Is there any chance of a 5th wheel in the future? Vacation out west, grandkids, etc. They're usually abt 13' 4".

[@firsttimefarmer]

I am very excited for you. I am a city council member in the suburban city we live in. That is exactly how it would work here. Now, no one here has 10 acres, but the process is the same. At our 16-acre farm, we have virtually no rules beyond setbacks.

[@KennethBaker53]

Do not worry about the “must be nice” comments. I’ve watched you enough to know you are not haughty or extravagant for appearance sake. God has blessed you and your business, and may He continue to do so.

[@FelipeColby]

Fascinating, this will definitely be a learning experience! The space behind between the two buildings, definitely could be an issue depending on how many feet, with making the turn. An issue someone else I know could offer more personal information on. Perhaps not a particularly helpful suggestion: overhead fans. Even with AC, some circulation helps when working/sweating.

[@wyatt007]

So happy for you! Glad you are able to do this and thank you for the detailed explanation. I am excited for this journey! I highly recommend doing floor radiant heat in the concrete. We have it in our shop and its great, very efficient and effective. Also depending on the sun position to you, i would do solar panels, tons of grants for new buildings to receive solar. Would offset electric and make use of all that roof area. God is good!

[@chriswhitehead83]

This is going to be fun to watch. I would add a bathroom and heated floors even if you don’t use them right away

[@royscarbrough3589]

I would recommend setting out equipment or boxes where you think you want your building and the start driving around it. Pulling trailers through where you want them to be or moving equipment around will help you know how it will work in reality. I recommend either a wall or wall with doors on your “barnyard” to the side facing the house. It will keep it looking more pleasant for your home being separate from work. That separation brings calm that many work from home folks lose.

[@ryanreuter1]

Awesome plans man. Spray foam is a must. The difference between my spray foamed garage and roll insulated shop is huge. Also, consider a bead blaster cabinet and a small spray booth, both against a wall and vented outside. Makes refurbishing parts easy. Might consider one of those exhaust ducts that slips over a tailpipe and vents outside. Looking forward to seeing it!

[@ericpaul4575]

The wash bay could be a spray booth as well.

[@Treeplanter73]

A good covered storage building/ shop will pay for itself long term. Keep your equipment rust free.

[@ResilientFreedom]

It's awesome that you are able to do this and I am looking forward to watching any videos on it!

[@roybrochu5409]

Good for you Tim. Well thought out and executed plan. As far as the turning space behind the main building two options. One use the existing plan, or once the new building is completed remove the old shop building. You’re family experience in farming may hold the key in determining what’s the optimal requirements for accessing the new wider rear door.

[@kevinp1904]

Think about putting radiant floor tubing in the concrete floor. You don’t have to hooking up right off the bat but a warm floor in the winter when you have to do work at floor level is great.

[@scottcarpenter6443]

One thing I would do if you have the option is even if you don’t put in outlets everywhere hanging down from the ceiling run conduit across if you’re going to have a actual ceiling, not just exposed rafters that you can run power and air for cord and hose reels Above you in the middle of the shop I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been super glad I have them probably a little overkill because I replicated what I had at work at one point in time which was a three phase line coming down on a real I have a 220 specifically for my welder but having air and power available in the shop is amazing and having a way to run more if you need is even better. Personally, I would also say take the shelter logic and move it to a different location maybe out beside your old shop and use it as a place to store stuff that doesn’t get used very often and isn’t gonna be hurt by being in the cold as long as it’s kept out of the elements. I would also say if you put a mezzanine in make sure that you leave a spot that you can easily get a pallet up to because eventually you will want to put some sort of shelving and stuff up there. You might want to put some tools that you rarely ever use, the ability to set a pallet or just get it. Something with the forklift makes the job about 1000 times easier. I honestly even say if you’re allowed to put a roof access point up there it doesn’t have to be complicated or anything personally I put it right behind the washbay in that little corner. We have one in the storage building in my work and it is amazing to have even if you’re not the one getting up there it’s a lot easier to go clean out a gutter or put up Christmas lights or whatever you need to do if you don’t have to climb a ladder on the outside of the building Our roof access is actually so that we can easily get to our ventilation fans which given what you do definitely do it. It will be a lifesaver in some situations. Make sure the door between the shop and the house seals fully partially because you probably don’t wanna have to pay to, heat the shop to the exact same temperature as the house or cool it to the same temp partially so if you have something running inside the shop, you don’t get any exhaust gases or anything into the house. I would do both forced ventilation and sealed the door

[@drewwagner7985]

Congratulations Tim! I am excited for you. Not all of your attachments and implements need full cover. Consider a lean-to off of the back or even front of the ext. shop for covered racked storage. Building up is a great idea. I like the proposed height however celling fans are a must at that height. Double the required insulation so you can heat it with a match and cool it with an ice cube. Consider provisions for solar or geothermal if you don't have the capital or want to install it now. Be carful how much work you take on yourself. We are wrapping up a modest addition to our house right now and I definitely bit off more than I can chew alone. Thankfully I have skilled and generous friends and family that have helped.

[@Token_Civilian]

Someone else mentioned fire proofing the addition to home connection. I'll echo that with enthusiasm - full blown fire wall up to the roof line and fire rated door at the connection point. I'd also suggest you consider a generous installation of several hand fire extinguishers and installing a sprinkler system in the addition part. With all the flammables out there - fuel in equipment tanks, gas cans, grease, spare hydraulic fluid, spare engine oil, etc, a sprinkler system would be prudent IMO. Talk to your Insurance Agent as you might get a reduced rate with these additions - not enough to pay for them, of course, but the protection they'd provide should a terrible situation develop would be immeasurable.

[@norme7102]

Get an electrician involved early. You may have to upgrade your existing service to 400A to accommodate the new addition if you cannot have it separately metered.

[@MarkJohnson-pm6cx]

This will be a fun venture and not so fun, but you're going to love it when it's done... so happy for you guys

[@stephenlehr6020]

Insulate, insulate, insulate. There are those that will say you get diminishing returns on thicker insulation, I think they must own stock in heating oil or something!! R-40 in the walls and R-60 in the ceiling, especially with those large doors (I built my woodshop with those ratings of cellulose insulation plus R-30 in the floor and it takes nothing to heat or cool it now, though it is 22'x30'x9.5', so much smaller than your plans). Consider putting a porch along the front where the doors aren't to dress it up a little, and do the bottom three feet with a brick face in front of the metal building to match the house (along the front of the building), that will really dress the front up. If you put a wash bay inside with a floor drain, you are going to need to likely include a oil separator that will need to be cleaned out before it discharges to somewhere (just things to think about, not casting shade, I'm not young enough to say that last part, LOL). Looking at your property from the road, could you move the shelter logic structure over to the back left portion of the open area of the property, in front of the woods portion? Would give you somewhere to store the very large "stuff" without it taking up so much valuable real estate in the buildings, thinking the TS-10 and some of the trailers, stuff that could certainly benefit from being out of the weather and under cover, but doesn't really need to be climate controlled. I think it is great that you are going to do this, will the great to see and you folks deserve it! Oh, and when you sell the Kubota, replace it with a 50hp tractor of the "other" orange K..... Anyways, have a good one!!👍

[@ChrisWaggoner-e1f]

All I had an Amish crew build my 32' x 64' with 20' ceiling. NO complaints on quality or anything else. Have all you ducks in a row because they move fast and you don't want to miss something.

[@gregritter5883]

Keep up the good work, Tim I love watching what you guys are doing. You’ve got my vote on the building. Jesus it wasn’t so far. I’d come out and help.

[@stevecorley4318]

You can put a cot out there for when Ken from Bolt on Hooks comes to visit! Happy for both of you

[@johngersna3263]

Good morning Tim. I've been following your channel for many years now in fact you're the reason that I have a tractor now. And I can't really give advice on the perfect shop except that you can never have too many outlets 220 or 110 or lights. But I will mention this. You may want to wait till after the election in November to pull the trigger on the shop because there is a chance that prices may be coming down in the future. Either way, good luck on your build. It will be fantastic. God bless and have a wonderful day. 👍👍🙂

[@chrisrexroat3240]

If nothing else, heated floors would be a must. Also, we had the Amish frame out our barndominium house and also build our 42x72 horse barn. They were by far the cheapest around for those jobs and their quality is second to none. Not to mention that our barn went from dirt to done in 7 days. The interior of the house was finished by a different GC as the Amish didn't do finish work. And we have done the barn interior ourselves as time and money have allowed.

[@DanToman-ep4jt]

If you put bathroom in. Include a shower n laundry equipment. As for the space stack it out n put equipment in the space. Then drive thru it with biggest tractor pulling the largest item behind it. Like dump trailer or pickup n flat bed. Sounds like a fun n scary adventure.

[@bnewton5922]

Wow Tim this is exciting news. I don’t think I have ever heard someone say they built their pole barn to big. I like the look and layout. Bottom line is that it ends up being what the two of you want and need. I’ve been a long time follower and I am excited and looking forward to this project. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe God bless

[@wyattwunderlin4445]

Hi Tim. I will through in a few ideas and the reasoning that goes with it. 1. In floor Heating - It's not cheap, but it worth it in your climate to go ahead and run the tubing for in-floor heat. 2. lighting- Its easy to get carried away in this department, but make sure you have at least 100 lumens per inch minimum. I like my small shop at 120+ run a test and ensure that the cameras don't have a strobing effect before you buy all of the lighting fixtures. 3. Outlets- Make sure you have more outlets than you think you will need. With the future of power tools going electric, its worth making sure you have plenty of outlets and circuits to run everything you will need in 10 years. It's worth having a breaker panel box with a few extra empty slots for future expansion. 3A. Power- Make sure the wash bay plug is on a separate circuit than the wash bay lights. It really sucks when the breaker trips and the lights go out as well. Also run a dedicated 50 AMP plug on each side of the garage. It cuts down on the length/weight/cost of a 50 AMP extension cord. 4. Networking- Go ahead and run Cat 5E or Cat 6 internet cables for security cameras in the future. You're now a high profile target for thieves. Also, dedicate some room in the office (a small closet) for at least a half rack server. This can be used to back up footage, store CCTV footage, and possibly an editing server. 4A. Make sure the security system is on a battery backup AND the battery backup also supplies power to the cameras. I ran into this personally where the battery backup didn't provide POE and the cameras didn't work. 5. Concrete- Make sure the concrete is deep enough and strong enough for a future/ larger 2 post lift. It's cheaper to do it now than later, especially if you go with in-floor heating.

[@jimhancock5047]

Congratulations! Build as big as you can, floor heat in the wash bay, floor heat everywhere if you can, lots of outlets, bathroom w/shower, a big sink next to the bathroom. Maybe swap the wash bay to the other side of the building so your big backdoor aligns with your existing shop garage door? Your forklift will get a workout with all the racking!

[@curtisaalbu4744]

I would consider moving your shop area to the rear or barn yard section of the shop. That way your tools are close to work between the shops and you can back long equipment in from the front without issue. Just a thought.

[@tretter1452]

Yes I know you have tons of equipment for unloading trucks, but I think you need a cemented truck dock and ramp somewhere in this goal. I think it would be a great addition to handle all the equipment being acquired for the business. I guess an outdoor ramp could be built later on if it is not a priority. Good luck on this project!

[@dougraimondo4683]

Congratulations, you have needed more in closed space for a long. I hate leaving stuff outside lol. That wash bay is going to be so awesome 👍👍

[@ScotWalt858]

Looking good!

[@aaronburford5701]

Tim, first your property is amazing! The pond looks great. This was awesome to share because curious how do you store alll the equipment you use.... Great content, and looking forward to the project for you! Did you enjoy the service?

[@jimpalmer1944]

Tractor Time with Tim is my favorite channel. Never miss a new episode. Learn a lot and wish you well on the project.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Thanks 👍

[@BG-vq9fd]

Great looking plans. I suggest in floor heat at least for the office portion. I had mine built with Perma Columns (no wood in the ground). I live in northern Indiana and my 36x48 building was considered an enlargement of my 24x40 building by the county. They are connected by an open breezeway so it is only one structure according to the county. Don't forget the 220 outlets. I had to have a 200 amp service dedicated to the building.

[@ronevans852]

Good luck with all that it’s going to be Good size project.

[@mlevesque3022]

I’d put the second floor in, with removable rail and put the smaller stuff up there, stuff you don’t use a lot. Under that, have a bathroom and shower. If your septic can handle it. Lot of plugs, couple for welders. I’d also want an oil water separator for the drain system in the garage

[@tacticalrabbit308]

You could hire a tree mover to replant the oak tree in a different locat8on on your property along with the pine trees.

[@ruslankadylak2999]

You might consider adding (right away or in future) an overhead bridge crane. It can influence your internal design.

[@kendodd10]

Good video as usual great to see you are building a new shop. Followed you for years and no politics.

[@hooverssmallengineservicel1123]

I would definitely go with in-flooradiant heat, spray foam insulation in the walls, and an indoor wash bay. I have a commercial outdoor power equipment dealership facility that we started from nothing & built ourselves and I have all three of those in my shop and would 100% recommend them as a necessity. I really like your plan and I really do believe you're gonna love it and also I'm confident that the Amish builder will do you a really good job for the money. Truly appreciate your videos, they are so informative, and really look forward to them including the shop build!!

[@randykane474]

I've seen a shop that included an overhead steel rail and a chain lift. You build and move large stuff often enough that a winch would save work. Or perhaps a gantry crane inside. My real experience is along the side of my 40 x 60 shop. Have at least one drive through bay. Saves so much time. Also, I'd put up bollards and wood bumpers to save on the bumps into the metal siding, those are ugly forever.

[@mikehouser7587]

I like how you are stacking the space deep and to the right. Maintains a park like area in back with the lawn and woods. Lots of room to transplant (or plant) an oak. Looks great! Hate to say but you will want to plan for security… window bars and door hardening. Cameras are ok for making sure an area is clear but they do not stop determined perpetrators. Hard wired security cameras and sensors are best but both wired and wireless have pros and cons. If somebody gets in behind the buildings they have all the time they need to operate. Just be sure to budget.

[@TheCritterWindow]

When I built my 30x48 shop I had it built by the Amish for the same reason. They showed up at 8am by 2pm it had a roof. Nice shop your going to build.

[@10rcoleman]

It looks really nice,a heated floor would be nice as far as the money comments that is your business it’s nobody’s business if you want to dig a hole to burn money that is up to you I’m happy you have been blessed to do what you do.

[@rustycrone195]

For drains I recommend the company u drain. We just installed them in our new shop and we really like them. Also heated floor. I’ve never talked to anyone who regrets doing that.

[@kspdt]

Multiple outlets in the ceiling for pull down recoiling extension cords, battery tenders, etc. I didn't realize how much wall storage space I would lose in my shop when I put in lots of windows.

[@chrisdavis6789]

Tim, go bigger.. It's an exciting change, but looking around the yard, and knowing the pattern of growth with the channel (and associated equipment) it will only cover you for a couple of years. You are also right to worry about the turns to the back door. When using any trailers, that is going to be a challenge that will become frustrating over time. Good luck on this next chapter!

[@ranger6x660]

Great news guys! Happy for you guys. My one question is. Why not use the existing shop as a maintenance/ repair shop and use the new building for storage to get the maximum amount of storage out of your investment.

[@mattlusk-g2k]

Definitely radiant heat in the floors.

[@MikeGetsItDone]

Consider a future solar array on your southern exposed roof. It'd be new content for the channel and I think several of us would be interested. Also, having the batteries and controller inside the barn area would be ideal in my mind. It would isolate any off gassing you may get.

[@TraconWizard]

Hopefully, no batteries needed. If Lithium you'd want to keep abv freezing.

[@gregritter5883]

I’m excited for you guys. That’s gonna be neat.

[@petenolte4192]

I cant wait to see your visions come to reality

[@disrespectz]

So in regards to your “barn lot” turning room to get into the proposed new shop, after all is measured out and flagged off hook up to the largest set up you have and try it. Stakes/flags are nothing if one gets ran over, a building is expensive if its not right and you take out a wall. I also agree with the comments of going with large overhead doors right out the gate. It follows with the whole need for more space and the needing to build, tho you may not “see” it now, you will in the future.

[@TheDumpTrailerGuyLLC]

The back concrete between both buildings needs good slope and drainage so you are not flooding the old shop. I would make sure you can back a truck and trailer into the front main door with it loaded so you can load/unload in the winter, looks like the service door for the wash bay might be an issue. With winter in mind you need a drain the length of the trailer/truck. Big wash sink on the back side of the office bathroom so you can wash things in the shop and have it connected to the plumbing. I would move the entrance from the office/shop towards the front more so that way its not in the middle of the shop, going to make storing things easier, those steps and everything you put around the steps will be in the way currently. if you move that towards the front and move the office/outside entrance towards the shop you could just have the corner of the office tile flooring so you can walk from outside to inside on the tile and not feel bad about leaving your boots on, also helps with not having a service door on the front side. The way the back service door is on the building you are loosing 3ft wide by 80ft ish of storage because that is a walkway. its wasted space and I think that needs to be addressed and used more efficiently. do an overhang on the right side of the building, pour concrete and put pallet racking 18ft tall down the whole length of the building outside. it will be covered and fine if a box blade sits outside. imagine all the stuff you need to move to get to the pallet racking to get the attachment you need. Currently its going to be too much work and you will just end up doing it a different harder way because you don't feel like moving things.

[@steventhomson2042]

Super excited for you both. Great move and can’t wait to see the progress. will leave some suggestions on your page, things I wish I had done on mine and things I am glad I did.

[@manic6030]

Fireproof walls on each side of the office space, especially if you are to keep flammables and/or chemicals in the shop, but I suggest to store them in the existing shop anyway. While heated floors is a great idea, make sure to mark where the heated lines are if you plan to install a lift later on or do not install lines where you plan to install the said lift. If you choose the local/cheaper contractor you can always hire an independant building inspector to check on the work between every major steps.

[@tomwisted9089]

I hope you video the whole process of building and equipping this whoke exciting move of ours . Love this channel, move the tree, insulate and heat the floors, solar on the roof, I am wondering if skylights woukd make it easier or harder to tape inside, a dock for loading or unloading and yes a forklift maybe one with floatation tires so it wouldn’t ruin the yard. Oil burning shop heater ( my oil change auto repair shop uses one and charges people to take their oil) and helps heat the shop. Hot water pressure washer, good luck so exciting

[@frankwrogg2515]

Looks like an exciting year ahead. I wish the oak could be saved, but get it.

[@BitCounter]

Find a way to muffle any equipment/tractor noise/vibration echoing from the large building to the rest of the house. That office area might funnel the noise to the main home. This is a guess on my part.

[@norton2742]

Floor heat is great but recommend a secondary source of heat also. Don’t make the door to big or Tom and Randall might want to park the combine in there, lol. Love your plans!!

[@brandon9715]

I would echo the other comments about a heated floor. As far as general building ideas, I would refer to Matt Risinger, another KZbinr. He does things right the first time, and I would look to him for ideas if your builder wants some. As far as comments about money, I wouldn’t worry about them at all. I know that’s easier said than done, but anyone that has been following you guys should understand you are not rich people that flaunt money, far from that in fact. I’m happy that you two are able to do this project and look forward to future videos about it!

[@SLCFarms]

This is going to be beautiful. So happy for you. Hope it all works out. God is great

[@waynederby4684]

Best of luck with the project !!!

[@brianbarclay4316]

My recommendations would be heated floor and doing brick on the front to match the house. Just my thoughts.

[@earlyriser8998]

website link broken. Epoxy the floor.. we did the flake addition to roll on epoxy then glued in place....wow! doesn't hold dirt. easy to clean. won't stain. My Kubota Mx6000 is a agreat sized tractor. Hydrostatic and a cab. Bath and shower are good value. We live in Texas and went crazy with windows. with 9 - 3 x 6 horizontal layout. The natural light is nice. I may have done LED and fewer windows in your area.

[@chillywilly3397]

my only thought is to add a point somewhere to have a winch installed, to drag / winch equipment. I don't know if you could use it...just my thought.

[@mitchelljude4198]

put some anchors in the floor to tie off things

[@swchocolate1]

Heated floors since you live in the mud West!

[@jw8292]

That's a beautiful building but it's going to be a lot of conditioned space to store things that need a roof, but not necessarily a heated building. It would be great if there was a way to divide it up into unheated or perhaps, just above freezing storage, and short sleeve shop area, but on to the suggestions... Based on the pictures, I'd want more doors. That's a big building to have to walk around, and I'd probably want to have an access door on each side, and I might even consider an overhead door on the side facing the back yard. It's nice not to have to unpack the entire building to get at something in the middle, and cross ventilation is always nice in the summer. I don't think I'd waste the space on a restroom, when you have one in the office, but a utility sink for cleaning parts and hands would be nice. In floor heating is nice when you're working near the concrete, but I'd back it up with forced air for quick recovery when you open a big door. There are wall hung boilers that will supply both with one burner. Spray foam insulation and good door seals will go a long way to keeping the heating bill down. Don't forget about ventilation in the wash bay, to get rid of the moisture, or in the rest of the shop, should you need to run an engine inside. While it might be overkill in your situation, a built in crane is always nice to have.

[@UtahUPman]

I'd consider an overhead hoist (a must) and integrate it in the design Tim. Even a swing hoist would be great. I believe you will thank yourself later. Awesome project! I'm excited to see the progress!

[@Buchnell]

Possibly a Drive Over Pit in the floor to work on bigger equipment.

[@MarkJones-sk6vk]

Looks like some nice projects.

[@brichm03]

Diesel, air, grease, and oil from the ceiling above the hoist would be a nice addition.

[@simonthebroken9691]

Definitely radiant floor heat.

[@Itsa_Mea]

Incredible! The cats are going to love it!

[@Skynet-1]

I'm afraid that area between the two buildings becomes a storage area and you lose easy access to the wash bay. You may want to consider moving the wash bay to the front of the building. Also make sure your overhead doors are high enough for a semi truck to enter. Looking forward to the build!

[@craigrice3887]

Tim i would think that touring some bigger dealer shops that are built by the for them not ones adapted to their use then you would see why and how they setup for workflow and storage then ask questions as to what works and what dosent, could be some interesting videos also

[@byronbotts2789]

how about looking into adding about 30 feet to the old building also as cold storage area. new building need a designated area for air compressor and welding. half bath along the wall to the septic tank for short pipe run. At least one out water hydrant at the back of building and preferably not buried in concrete, just off to side of yard. I'm not fan of radiant heat in the floor. have seen them fail with no way to fix them. look into mini split units as a option. u get heating and cooling in one.. sure there more if I think about it..

[@steveweyers8394]

Looks like a great plan so far! I'm jealous, but I may use some of the ideas you have.

[@stephenreamer4323]

That is one heck of a profect! I don't know if this is possible but could you possibly contact Purdue University, Eng. Department, particularly the Industrial Eng. group for assistance in the design and layout cconcerns? They are one of the premier universities in the nation in industrial design. Maybe a student or group of students could tackle your situation as part of a credited project. It never hurts to ask. Most of our colleges and universities around here offer such community outreach assistance programs.

[@morganshelby5804]

Looks great! Looking forward to watching this get built. Morton is way over priced!! I looked at them too for my pole barn I just built. Did same thing with having local Amish build and I couldn't be happier with their craftsmanship. I just would like to see the place really "detailed" once the building is built. As in replace current house roof so all matches and looks nice, finally landscape the place after wife tore everything out, leaving empty dirt beds, and maybe get GCI Turf Pete down there to make that lawn look MUCH better than it does now. Please don't take wrong way, but I just hope you utilize this project to really make the place look nice and not the way it does now. So much potential with that beautiful property. I mean you have the equipment....

[@kevingebert4316]

I'll have a few suggestions to send once I get some time. I was in similar situation 10yrs ago and after 6yrs needed a shop onsite vs driving 1 mile to a 50x80 pole shed with seasonal indoor rain. (frost thaw). Couldn't build in my home location without act of congress and huge expense so I found a nicer turnkey home with a Garage Mahal (as the previous owner called it) While not super huge at 34 by 54 ish, it has high 14ft ceiling where I invested in a Bendpak lift for my big boat. That alone saved having to build another storage shed which wasn't looking to be viable in my new HOA location on 2.5acres. Anyhow, the shop also has an upstairs with a fully functional Elevator platform built from a Boat dry dock at a 6x10ft dimension with up to 4500lb lift capabilities. While its slow, it works great for putting all of my heavy wood working equipment onto and setting up a woodwork shop. The upstairs is narrow at 14 by 50ish and about 8ft ceiling so me being over 6 and half foot tall will not need to duck even under my dust collection setup. I did send some pics to a few wood work magazines for show us your shop but oddly never heard back. Its quite ingenious setup. so you could incorporate something like that as well to provide a lift to a mezzanine or upstairs storage. Yer right, it'd have been expensive even 4yrs ago to build and finish my remote pole shed and prices today feel like they've almost doubled. Looking forward to your build and if you get to Wisc. Holler for show and tell. My house also has some rain gutters that drain and go under ground to both a remote drain but another area to an underground french drain. Slowly improving things here as well.

[@JCWren]

Good point about the lift. Putting in a 4-post lift gives you automatic extra space. Storing stuff on a 2-post lift is far sketchier.

[@kevingebert4316]

@@JCWren Agreed. I ultimately would like a 2nd one but even those in last 3yrs are up in price nearly 50%. Then I could use one for actual vehicle maint work whereas the current one is set extra wide for my Skeeter trailer. Best part too is no need to bolt the 4 post units down and I have casters for it to move as desired. Tim should prob upgrade :)

[@JCWren]

@@kevingebert4316 Very good point. Many 4-posts lifts can be on casters, and you don't need the reinforced concrete like the 2-post lifts require since there's no axial loading on the lift posts.

[@randyreese2120]

Have you seen Diesel Creek's "Dream Shop". Probably worth a look.

[@kylenagel2494]

As a caution to the heated floor, if you ever want to anchor anything into the concrete, ie. racking, lifts, etc, you cannot drill for a concrete anchor without fear of drilling a hole in your radiant heating system. Our work shop was originally built with it and it has been an issue since then. We added on and ended up going with forced air/radiant tube heating on the ceiling. Additionally, radiant heat does not recover quickly, so when you open your large overhead door, the heat will dump and it will take a significant amount of time to recover. Radiant heat is nice heat, but I would limit it to your office area if I was doing it. I would also add some ceiling outlets mid span of the 96' direction, so you can add extension cord reels to them, to keep cords off the floor when working.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

I’ve been totally happy with the forced air heat/air in my current shop. Having trouble seeing why in-floor is worth all the fuss.

[@kylenagel2494]

@@TractorTimewithTim Its not in my opinion. In a residential build, I can see the appeal of the efficiency. Our shop that is heated that way is 65 degrees when the crews get there in the morning, but as soon as one of our 14' doors is open for 5 minutes, its 40 degrees the rest of the day, and we are 25 minutes up the road from you in Lafayette so the exact same climate. That pales in comparison to the fact we can't anchor our racking though. The ceiling mounted extension cord reels are great though.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@kylenagel2494 that pretty much seals it for me! It seems quite fashionable to have heated floors, but I think I will avoid this.

[@andysmith5220]

If your going to go to the trouble of this big shop take some good advice from all the other ones. Get a big ceiling fan and great led lighting for filming. I love to wash booth bay. Great idea. The easiest way is to stake out everything to include the door layout with fence stakes. Then take truck and gooseneck and tractors with implements and drive the area and see turning area. Issues and hangups. Also put steel safety poles on all the corners of doors. Trust me accidents happen and a scratch is cheaper to fix versus a building or door. Maybe have a good old barn raising with the Amish. Some cooking, prayer and blessing all under this new building too.

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Haven’t been keeping up on our videos recently, I guess. Welcome back!

[@andysmith5220]

@TractorTimewithTim ive watched every one. If it's a forklift how did I miss it

[@andysmith5220]

Ohh wait 4 weeks ago it's right there in front of me....😂 doh!

[@TractorTimewithTim]

@@andysmith5220 well, you are missing a bunch of them. We do two every single week. THESE DOCK WORKERS NOT ON STRIKE!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIrFnaeldslnjKc

[@andysmith5220]

Ive watched ever episode and that forklift lift would run me over hahaha. On a seperate note. I love your channel, I've learned so much about compact tractors and equipment. Your unbiased, also looks like Vinny and your 1025 are getting a garage they now deserve. Hard to belive that a ventrac and 1025 started it all