Squeezing in a massive 40 foot high cube to build a bigger workshop “heavy metal pole barn” concept

Used 40 foot high cube workshop upgrade
Plan is to build out a metal roof down the 40 footer with a 4 foot tall ridge beam, build out a lean-to style awning on both sides with metal roofing panels, partial enclosure privacy style walls off awning/roof posts etc. throw some crushed rock down on both sides and eventually concrete the larger side for future welding and vehicle projects

[@jimh4167]

Are you going to put a roof with air space over the container to help keep the heat down inside the container

[@adventurereadyoffgrid]

Yes, a 4 foot high ridge beam attached to 4x4’s running down the edge of the 40 foot distance, then header boards to run awning rafters from to wooden posts, pole barn type look using container for the center…

[@jimh4167]

@@adventurereadyoffgrid Are you planning on collar ties

[@adventurereadyoffgrid]

@@jimh4167 I’m not sure if the terminology on this but I plan to cross brace the rafters (thats what I call it) about 12 inches below the ridge beam and use hurricane straps instead of birds mouths at the 4x4 connections on the roof of the container.

[@jimh4167]

@@adventurereadyoffgrid Your cross brace is called Collar ties And hurricane straps would be required for permitted buildings Sounds like you're doing a first class job not cutting corners. 👍👍👍👍

[@adventurereadyoffgrid]

@@jimh4167 I tend to over build on most projects for the most part…. It’s the OCD in me haha