Nickb1907
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I built a 30x40 metal building with 15ft patio (30x55 total). Here are my details.
Electrical:
I went with 4 110v/20amp plugs every 10 feet and 1 220v/50amp plug every 20ft. A little overkill but I am running 200amp panel to the shop while my house only gets 150amp. I never wanted to wish i had more so I went all out.
Lighting:
I went with 8ft LED sticks and it lights up everything. Amazon had these for like $125 for a 6 pack.
Doors/Windows:
12x12 on far side, x2 10x10 facing the backyard, 4x4 window that opens close to the house. This allows a good breeze through the shop. I have 4 2x8 windows along the solid wall (no doors). This helps bring in daylight.
Bathroom:
Pre-plumbed, I just need to get moving on building it out.
Minikitchen:
I remodeled our kitchen so the fridge and sink cabinets moved over to the shop. Another project on my list to get fully installed.
Regrets:
-Sprayfoam to really seal it up. It was an extra $4k I ddint want to spend but it would have kept the bugs/spiders/occasional birds from making their way in.
-AC. Its hot in Texas. The breeze helps but I think $2k for 2 minisplits and $4k in sprayfoam would have really made this thing nice.
Electrical:
I went with 4 110v/20amp plugs every 10 feet and 1 220v/50amp plug every 20ft. A little overkill but I am running 200amp panel to the shop while my house only gets 150amp. I never wanted to wish i had more so I went all out.
Lighting:
I went with 8ft LED sticks and it lights up everything. Amazon had these for like $125 for a 6 pack.
Doors/Windows:
12x12 on far side, x2 10x10 facing the backyard, 4x4 window that opens close to the house. This allows a good breeze through the shop. I have 4 2x8 windows along the solid wall (no doors). This helps bring in daylight.
Bathroom:
Pre-plumbed, I just need to get moving on building it out.
Minikitchen:
I remodeled our kitchen so the fridge and sink cabinets moved over to the shop. Another project on my list to get fully installed.
Regrets:
-Sprayfoam to really seal it up. It was an extra $4k I ddint want to spend but it would have kept the bugs/spiders/occasional birds from making their way in.
-AC. Its hot in Texas. The breeze helps but I think $2k for 2 minisplits and $4k in sprayfoam would have really made this thing nice.
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