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Posted by Mark Rand on July 26, 2008, 6:53 pm
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>> I am wanting to build a 24x30 or so garage. I am wanting to do this
>> cheaply. One time I read about a construction method where posts are
>> used then regular stick framing on top of that. But I cant remember
>> what the technique is called.
>>
>> Is this a good way to go or is the traditional pole barn better. I
>> will be doing this entirely myself.
>>
>> Any advice.
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>I think you are just describing a modified pole barn in your first. If the
>ground freezes where you are at either would probably be cheapest. If not
>then slab with footing and steel, and pick the building style of your
>choice. If finished interior wood frame or metal stud. If unfinished then
>butler I beam construction... also, my dad recently put up a stressed sheet
>metal building that doesn't seem to have any steel structural except in the
>end caps. He said it was the cheapest for his application. Again the
>ground does not freeze here.
Check insurance policy and local building codes before building a wooden
garage...
Not permitted on this side of the pond!
Mark Rand (in the UK)
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> cheaply. One time I read about a construction method where posts are
> used then regular stick framing on top of that. But I cant remember
> what the technique is called.
>
> Is this a good way to go or is the traditional pole barn better. I
> will be doing this entirely myself.
>
> Any advice.