One of the best truthful videos on real time frame of it being finished. Thanks
@floridarusticrepairs16 күн бұрын
Thanks! Sounds like you've been through it yourself. I hope your building turned out OK for you.
@robertdudgeon923216 күн бұрын
@floridarusticrepairs I'm actually in the process of the early steps of deciding on building a traditional wood garage or going with a Versatube building. Either your information is gonna be very useful in my process. Thanks
@michaellindsay89344 ай бұрын
Wow, contractors can really be a pain. Your building looks fantastic. I'm sure your projects will be more enjoyable in an air-conditioned shop now. At least your camera won't be shutting off. Great video
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Thanks! I changed the water pump in my truck in air conditioned comfort. :) Quite a difference from being outside in the FL heat.
@rightlanehog31515 ай бұрын
I like that exterior colour and the interior paneling looks great. 👍
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's called Hawaiian blue. You only have a few color choices for the metal and I wanted it to match the house if possible. It turned out that this was a similar close.
@charlesloomis222425 күн бұрын
I'm not laughing at you buddy, I'm laughing with you in frustration. Glad you finally got your building. Your experience will benefit me. Thank you.
@floridarusticrepairs24 күн бұрын
Good luck on your building! Mine was a struggle but had the contractor just been honest about it up front we would not have had any issues. Now that I've added electrical, AC, lighting, insulation and paneling, the building is just how I planned it and it's great to work in.
@CALDues4 ай бұрын
One of the few times you hear somebody tell you about almost losing their s*** and probably had somebody tell them down someday you'll laugh about this. Now you're actually laughing about it. Good to see you didn't completely lose it. Thanks for laying it all out, in details, prices and time. Everybody has things they wish they'd done different but I think you nailed it and definitely won't regret anything you did. Thanks again
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Even before I started the process with this builder I had prepared myself for some difficulties and delays. I got more than I had imagined but by keeping the end goal in sight I was able to keep "mostly" calm in dealing with everyone.
@heathen_75 ай бұрын
Very helpful, thank you! Finished building looks great
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I went a little crazy with the paneling inside, but it was worth it.
@whatwillwedonow4 ай бұрын
Great to see - totally different to the UK but a lot of good lessons from your build. Would love to see more about it - health to enjoy it
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Thanks and a big "Hello" from the colonies. I'll upload some video of the inside work soon.
@whatwillwedonow4 ай бұрын
@@floridarusticrepairs Looking forward to it!
@pltmann5 ай бұрын
I was wondering where you were putting all those tools and boxes! Now I know. There they are!
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
There's a lot of them! My main box which I've had for 40 years is still in my garage. Soon to be coming over.
@terryeustice53995 ай бұрын
I built a metal building. For a warehouse behind my store. And a lot of what you’re saying was true.i had more problems with zoning than anything. Had to have a buffer zone between my building and the homes. All that had to be approved. And then landscaping. Mine was about 3 times your size. No AC but did insulation. It took me about 6 months. Start to finish. Yes got to be patient. Thanks for sharing your experience. 💯👊👍
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! Fortunately, I had zoning cleared up by the time I got to contract. Did you go with closed cell foam insulation? I'm curious as to your opinions on that.
@terryeustice53995 ай бұрын
@@floridarusticrepairs I had a roof top vent to allow heat to rise and go out. The insulation was kinda old school. Had insulation towards the metal. And heavy plastic on inside. Worked well. For my warehouse. Spray insulation was not offered. I do like the way yours was done.
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
@@terryeustice5399 The extra window I wanted was actually so I could put a solar fan up there to vent. it didn't work out but the foam really does an excellent job.
@MatsFogelvikАй бұрын
I have a 40x60' steel building, which I put up myself, I can relate to your experience. I had a contractor put in the slab, and later I hired two experienced steel workers to erect the building, I was the helper. It took the three of us a month full time, the hardest work I have done in my life! I also rented a rough terrain boom forklift for the heavy lifting. Mine is a different design rigid red steel beam frame, not tubular. This was 15 years ago. All the air/light leaks in your building is because they didn't use closure strips, molded foam strips that should be installed in all joints between frame and panels, to stop air leaks and bugs entering. But I guess the spray foam took care of it... Nice shop!
@floridarusticrepairsАй бұрын
Thanks for the info! I had no idea they were supposed to install foam but it seems to make perfect sense. The air gaps in mine were crazy. It sounds like your building was more heavy duty than mine for sure. When Hurricane Milton came through in October it took a tree down right beside mine and, had it hit, would have absolutely crushed my building. Your beams may have been able to withstand it.
@JourneymanRandy5 күн бұрын
Sounds about the way my construction went. No sense sugar coating how it goes. The honest truth is always best. Now you have a beautiful shop. You perservered, good for you. Great video 📹.🔩⚒️🔧
@floridarusticrepairs4 күн бұрын
Thanks! It was a frustrating process for sure but by staying involved I eventually got everything finished.
@msomusicco5 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing the video. I am actually in the beginning process of a 24x40 building. I am using it for a garage to work on cars so I will not be going with paneling, lol. My big cost is going to be the leveling the land, it is on a hill, and concrete pad. The only good thing for me is that I don't have a tight deadline. Your building looks really nice!!
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks! i was fortunate to have my lot already level. Concrete has gotten very expensive over the last ten years.
@mavision65255 ай бұрын
The building looks great and there is a lot of space to do about anything.
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks! It'll be nice to be able to work some more complex projects where i don't need to pack everything up at the end of the day.
@Dr777385 ай бұрын
Nice to hear from you brother 👍
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@greghomestead83665 ай бұрын
I think it looks great 2👍👍up Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@scottkershaw84115 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video and the honesty!
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the reply. I hope you found it useful info.
@thistledownwoodcraft34264 ай бұрын
I had a totally different experience. I used Eagle, and although my unit is half this size. I did my own permits ground work and concrete using tails, 3800.Building was 6900, no insulation or panel all in just under 11k and put in ground exactly 9 weeks from order.
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. That's interesting. Even at it's best I can't see that happening with mine. Maybe if I had the permits before I signed the contract (3 weeks saved) and had the concrete lined up before the contract with the builder (4 weeks saved) it may have been possible. My town made it difficult for me to permit this myself and after my first failed attempt coordinating that with a builder I handed it off.
@GuitarJourney15 ай бұрын
This is very interesting. I'm thinking of putting a similar (smaller) structure on my property. Nice to know what to expect.
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
As long as you estimate a lot of extra time you'll keep your stress level down.
@warlockcommandcenter4 ай бұрын
I CAD drafted house plans as a business each sheet of the drawing takes two to three days for up to 2200 sqft changes take take an equal amount of time as the set of plans but it looks great communicates is job one for a great project. Looking forward to some great videos.
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Thanks! It's funny that you mention communication. After the third time I was told that it would be six more weeks by the contractor I told him that he is very weak at managing expectations. Had he simply said that it'll take 5 months I would have been fine with it. With every delay I only discovered things were stalled after I called for a status having not heard anything for a while.
@moseshancock33365 ай бұрын
You needed a work shop. I know it was costly but how much you paid for storage over the years.
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks! yes, I'm grateful to have it. Changed the water pump in my truck last night in well lit air conditioned comfort.
@erco80004 ай бұрын
WAO ! not cheap 😮 I better start playing the mega MILLION ! 😊😮
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Yes, it took me several years of saving to be able to afford it.
@SmokyMountainBlessed4 ай бұрын
sorry you dealt with such delays and a contractor who was not truthful, your building looks great inside and out
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Thank you! It was worth it in the long run.
@TheDodge6105 ай бұрын
Looks great i have one about that size came with my house . mine is wooden abd 2 floors i am in the updating of it right now prices are crazy for remodeling it lol
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks! I had looked into building a wood structure but it would have cost me about 25% more and I was already stretched. Having a second floor would be great.
@91Z505 ай бұрын
Nice building, is the cost of the building include the assembly on site? Thanks for sharing your info
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
The cost of assembly is included. The only thing I caught when quoting builders is that some would say that you needed to provide a crane on site. Anytime i argued that point they immediately backed off and included it. Since my building height is only 15' at peak, a crane wasn't necessary anyway which makes me wonder why they tried to add that cost.
@Youdoneedmyname4 ай бұрын
Always include liquidated damages in the contract. Every day past schedule is $100-$200 penalty.
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
Good point! I tried for a clause with monetization but the best they'd give me was a timeline which they failed miserably with. It's on me if I want to pursue it further but I think I won't bother.
@JustOneCam4 ай бұрын
I’m sorry this project took so long for you. I acted as my own GC and my metal building with concrete was done in under 2 months. The permitting was easily the most annoying part but thankfully I had great crews that did the installs.
@floridarusticrepairs4 ай бұрын
That's great! My building supplier would not even begin their six week lead time countdown until a week after the concrete was in.
@charliehill69145 ай бұрын
The foam was probably still out gassing when the initial painting was done. I'm a retired industrial coatings contractor.
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! That makes a lot of sense. It was summer in Florida and very humid so maybe it took longer to fully set.
@AndyM.5 ай бұрын
WHAT THE!?!?!?! No more taking stuff apart in the gazebo? DUDEZILLA!!!!!!!
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
lol! Maybe sometimes when the weather is nice. :)
@cyumadbrosummit353415 күн бұрын
My god why do you have so many tool boxes?
@floridarusticrepairs15 күн бұрын
😂 Nobody knows.
@michaelsurratt95935 ай бұрын
Great building but you have to have the supervisors, I know you will figure it out. Building process, sucks. Period. The end result is very nice. You and the supervisors will enjoy it.
@floridarusticrepairs5 ай бұрын
It's funny, I was changing the water pump in my truck last night and when I went outside there were three sitting there waiting for me to come out. If I leave the garage door open they'll venture in but as of now they're wary of it.
@michaelsurratt95935 ай бұрын
@@floridarusticrepairs you will work out. They improvise, adapt and overcome.