I built a 25X35 shop about three years ago in Indiana. No building codes
applied so I could do what I wanted. I made it pole (4X6 pressure treated)
and put 6" concrete at the base of the poles to act as footers. I did not
use any other footer. I framed between the poles with 2X4 and have a 4"
concrete floor. Walls are insulated and finished in drywall as is the
ceiling (R25 blanket there). It has one 9 foot garage door, a standard 32"
entry door and four windows plus a standard shingle roof. As I did all the
work myself, I have no estimate of labor but I think I have about $8000 in
all the materials. All materials were purchased new so you may be able to
do better with second-hand doors, windows, etc.

It can be cooled easily with an 18,000 BTU window AC and a 4kW electric wall
furnace is adequate for heating (except for cost) in all but the coldest
parts of winter.

Charlie Smith


"Joa" wrote in message
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For anybody that is in construction or that has researched affordable
hangar options....for an insulated steel sided and roofed hangar which
is more affordable to build- post style (pole barn) or traditional
stick (framed walls)?

Our EAA chapter built a traditional stick hangar and insulated between
the studs but a friend here at work built his hangar post style and
just squished the insulation between the cross pieces and the steel.

Ignore the hangar door (will use a sideways folding door on the gable
end).

Thanks.

Joa