Do you have metal building...snow damage?

marty79 said:
But you know this kind of wisdom would be asking too much from the average everyday person buying these and sticking expensive things under them when there is a major snow storm forcasted lol.
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I would think the average person would think they'd rather put their expensive thing under something they bought to protect said expensive thing. I mean, this is not THAT much snow really. I grew up in PA and plenty of people had carports up there. I rarely remember seeing any fail. My grandfather had his metal building fail once, but that was under 3' of snow, then rain/ice and then another 2' of snow. Put up a fight until that last 2'. Granted, different building codes there, but pretty sure there isn't that much difference in carports....
 
Blaze said:
I would think the average person would think they'd rather put their expensive thing under something they bought to protect said expensive thing. I mean, this is not THAT much snow really. I grew up in PA and plenty of people had carports up there. I rarely remember seeing any fail. My grandfather had his metal building fail once, but that was under 3' of snow, then rain/ice and then another 2' of snow. Put up a fight until that last 2'. Granted, different building codes there, but pretty sure there isn't that much difference in carports....
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Yes but I'm willing to bet they're 4ft on center not 5. That is an option for stronger building but we hardly sell em. All the ones that he has sold in the mountain area are either 3 or 4ft center trusses with extra bracing.
And it also depends on who makes it. There's several companies throughout the US that sell these with 13g tubing...put those 4ft OC and that's gonna hold up to a lot more load especially for those winter climates
 
Loganwayne said:
I got nothing to add besides the fact your “metal buildings” aren’t real metal buildings. They are thin wall tubing sheet metal with no sheer bracing.




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That's my main thesis in all of this. However my point being is the average person does not have this mentality, hence why many trusted them to "protect" their expensive things.

If they had it on home owners insurance they are good, if not they're screwed.
 
Loganwayne said:
I got nothing to add besides the fact your “metal buildings” aren’t real metal buildings. They are thin wall tubing sheet metal with no sheer bracing.




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Exactly. Should be criminal to sell these as structural protection. Might as well be a canvas tent.

Most people don't understand things like most of us here do. They take the word of the guy selling it that it will protect their things. They are nothing more than cheats and liars.
 
Blaze said:
Exactly. Should be criminal to sell these as structural protection. Might as well be a canvas tent.

Most people don't understand things like most of us here do. They take the word of the guy selling it that it will protect their things. They are nothing more than cheats and liars.
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My crack tent from harbor freight hasn’t failed [emoji1743]‍[emoji3603]


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Loganwayne said:
My crack tent from harbor freight hasn’t failed [emoji1743]‍[emoji3603]


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Very true, I had one of those portable tents for years and it survived several snow and ice storms without an issue.
 
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ever wonder what a metal wave pool feels like come up here and dance hahaha sketchy as hell. I'm ready for a ride any moment. (Btw he wanted it done not me)
 
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shawn said:
Complying with the state building code is law.
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Ey remember I'm not defending this business or the like sodont be hatin on me
 
I got to page 3 and I’ll say this no fucking way in hell I’d work or put my name on anything done by a company like that!! I’d go shovel horse shit for 14 hours a day before I run my name in the ground for someone to get rich, and not take care of their customers!? Smdh
 
marty79 said:
And let's not get into people "smack talking"... I've taken 99% of it from people for long time (some well deserved) but am hardly one to dish it out. I keep to myself but I voice my thoughts on things that matter most to me when I feel the need
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Actually, you've taken 100% of it
 
GotWood said:
People up north shovel their roofs off in the winter. Commercial buildings collapse under snow weight. Some are built better than others. How is any of this a surprise?
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I shoveled a lot of mine...and it's red iron.
What keeps me entertained is y'all discussing loads and engineering.
This is exactly what folks are skirting. These things are cheap and may have a permit. But the permit is more like permission from a county identity.
It doesn't certify crap or else follow up inspections would be carried out.

In my case I did just that, my divergent from that was coupled with demanding my building meet current codes. It was shipped with stamped drawings as well. I also acted as site manager and held everyone accountable for meeting my drawing standards. My only mistake was assuming something like gutters would be properly tied in.
The futility of arguing strength is probably as much as arguing with the insurance company.
I will only assume most these folks are up the creek for the shed loss...maybe contents.

I'm super happy I didn't go the cheaper route. I want lie I considered it numerous times. This is a big case of it is what it is, shitty all around.
 
Hoooooly crap this thread has me rethinking the el cheapo solution for sure. I am a bit curious about the claim that a 20x20ish pole barn could be sourced and built for $750? In theory "even I" likely have enough carpentry skills to put up something simple like that? Since I am NOT a contractor, most of my shopping takes place on Amazon or Lowes Hardware for this kind of stuff, but not sure where you would source the trusses? Everything else seems pretty simple to me, heavy and probably need help from strong friends or the right kind of equipment but doable as a weekend(ish) project? I have a 20x20ish area covered in asphalt just outside of my (new to me) basement / garage door and thus the reason I am asking.

I think these are the Red Iron barns that have been discussed here before, but $600-1000 for the cheapo INSTALLED vs $2200 and you have to do the work yourself is a pretty big difference. But I suspect highly worth the extra money.

These folks are saying $2200 for their 20x20 kit.
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My moms carport did not hold up. 24x20. Took the truck with it, waiting to hear if insurance will pay to fix it or total it. Truck has less than 70k on it and she just paid to have air bags added for towing, replaced the power steering pump and all 4 disc brakes with new tires. Major kick in the face to her if they total it.


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SHINTON said:
Hoooooly crap this thread has me rethinking the el cheapo solution for sure. I am a bit curious about the claim that a 20x20ish pole barn could be sourced and built for $750? In theory "even I" likely have enough carpentry skills to put up something simple like that? Since I am NOT a contractor, most of my shopping takes place on Amazon or Lowes Hardware for this kind of stuff, but not sure where you would source the trusses? Everything else seems pretty simple to me, heavy and probably need help from strong friends or the right kind of equipment but doable as a weekend(ish) project? I have a 20x20ish area covered in asphalt just outside of my (new to me) basement / garage door and thus the reason I am asking.

I think these are the Red Iron barns that have been discussed here before, but $600-1000 for the cheapo INSTALLED vs $2200 and you have to do the work yourself is a pretty big difference. But I suspect highly worth the extra money.

These folks are saying $2200 for their 20x20 kit.
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Make sure it includes drawings for your site sealed by a NC registered engineer.
 
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