Storing Airstream in Back Yard

[andreasduess]

I don't know what lumber costs down in Alabama, but up here, by my very rough estimation, you could just get Hemlock 4 x 4's and 1 x 6 boards straight from the mill for about 2k, then build your own.

If you've already got a concrete pad, you've got the foundation ready.

[PharmGeek]

Concrete pad starting project with my brother next week - only will pay cost of concrete and a few other materials - guessing 1200 bucks - ballpark

I am not a carpenter----so I'm afraid that I would be looking at paying my contractor to build a wood one - hmmm not sure how much he would charge me

[andreasduess]

I'm not a carpenter either, but over the years I've built tons of stuff.

Raised beds, a playhouse for the kids, barn board siding on my garage, that sort of stuff. I've found that with lumber cut to size and the relevant fasteners much can be achieved even by people like myself who had no real idea where to start.

If that's not an option, do you have Amish or Mennonite people living nearby? Traditionally, they often do great carpentry work.

[PharmGeek]

Well - my 2 brothers are more handy and capable - perhaps they will help me.

[m.hony]

Originally Posted by PharmGeek

whew...just got off the phone with the steel folks (from the link I provided earlier)...they priced me up a 16 w x 40 l x 13 h structure....8 inch steel posts every 8 feet...topped off by what he said was about 22 gauge steel sheets as the roof...

Price tag quoted $6,138....

Im not surprised I guess...but that was a bit more high ball than I had hoped

I would need to wait till next year to cover my AS with that product...unless I guess I financed it, in which case I could get into it by november, pay a small payment, then pay off the balance in march (when I will have the cash flow to pay it off).

I think I am going to talk to my contractor about fabricating me something in the same ballpark....perhaps with wood and a roof similar to what others on this site have constructed....

If labor is included that is not a bad price. My 18 x 36 shop building out back was $7200. I financed it on one of them 12 months no interest deals and paid 12 payments of $600. I didn't know at the time I would be getting a trailer, or I would have had a different building. Now, at some point, I will be erecting another big building back there (or in the front) for the trailer.

[PharmGeek]

Carport.com does it including sides and install for half....

[m.hony]

This 4 1/2 car carport at work would make a great Airstream shelter.

[m.hony]

Well I'll be...that's upside down...

[Aage]

Originally Posted by m.hony

Well I'll be...that's upside down...

I flipped it for you.

[perryg114]

Before you build a pad, you need to think about what sort of structure your going to put on top of it. With a pole barn, in general, you put the poles in the ground and then put a slab under that. With conventional contruction, you would make your perimeter thicker and put rebar in there to support the walls. You can also build a pole structure on top of a slab.

Don't start this weekend because you will have a muddy mess.

Perry

[Bettye]

We just had a metal carport installed for our AS. Poured the slab first. It is right behind the attached garage. The slab for the camper is an extension of the driveway. There is a plug for the camper on the back of the garage and we keep it plugged in most of the time. We have water access there, too. When we're packing up, it's so nice to walk out the back door of the house, keep our feet on concrete (trailer stays cleaner), and a roof over our head. It was raining when we packed up for the last trip, but everything and everybody stayed clean and dry!

[cwf]

Here is one site I found for "plans" after a brief search...
Barn plans, garage plans, storage building plans/blueprints/designs

Read their "About" link..

[PharmGeek]

Could work - 800 bucks for the plans :O

[cameront120]

Have you checked with your local town hall building department to find out if you need permits to build this thing? You may not for where you live, but if you do, don't spend any money until you find out what they will require from you. They may be very specific about what drawings are required and where the building is to be sited and how it is built. Ordering plans and starting construction without knowing this could be a colossal waste of time and money. A word about the plans; mail order plans may not meet local requirements, so you need to be careful.

[PharmGeek]

I am going on the assumption that such a cover or building will require a permit first definitely

Im talking to my contractor about details now - he can secure the permit I believe ....

[cameront120]

Yes, your contractor can get your permit. He can also likely has access to a draughtsman who can provide the necessary drawings (if any are required).

[perryg114]

$8 is more like it. Most structures are all built about the same. The drawing is plenty to go by. All you need is 2x4's and have some roof trusses made.

Once you get a slab, it is all down hill from there.

Perry

Originally Posted by PharmGeek

Could work - 800 bucks for the plans :O

[cwf]

Pharm... I posted that in a hurry. My point was there are online sources. These are by an engineer and may be a requirement in your area for code. Cheaper than arkeyyek.

I designed my own then built all trusses, concrete, walls, electric, etc.

Our inspector FAILED ME! Said, "you built it on wrong property!"

[gmw photos]

Originally Posted by cwf

Our inspector FAILED ME! Said, "you built it on wrong property!"

What does that mean ?

[cameront120]

Originally Posted by cwf

Cheaper than arkeyyek.

The spelling is Architect. And we aren't required for a simple shed.