On 30 Jan 2004 05:57:34 -0800, (Jeridiah) wrote:

| One thing I highly recommend. Install a "deadman" in the floor if you are
| pouring a slab. They are great for straightening chassis, trailer tongues,
| etc. Install a 1/2" - 3/4" u-bolt or loop in a metal recessed box with lid,
|
|Did that. Put in 3 actually. Two in a straght line(obviously) across
|from each other and parallel to the middle door, and one off by itself
|in the middle of the floor. Haven't used them yet, but can see where
|they would be very useful.
|
|Highly recommend putting in a loft. It will save you a lot of floor
|space and gain a lot of storage space. I have a full depth loft that
|is 16' wide. With the 16' sidewall I have about 8' clearance under
|and 6'10" over. This was the reason I went for the 16' sidewall. It
|added very little to the overall cost of the building and yielded me
|w/ ~30% more effective floor space. I have 2 rows of 4' wide
|industrial racks with 2 shelves. More shelf space than a sane person
|should need....

Use open grid flooring for the loft so it won't accumulate dirt.
Rex in Fort Worth