cost of a 100×50 foot steel frame building?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

i am thinking of building a 100×50 or a 70×80 foot steal frame building on my 8 acres i have done a lot of research but cant get a clear idea of the cost mostly how mush it would cost to construction and pored slab if any one has ever done anything like this. any information would be great

also i plan to build a free standing house in the rear of the building making it a shop/house combination if any one can send me a link to any blue prints of any thing like this i would really appreciate it

thank you

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Building an Outdoor Gas Fireplace?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

I want to build an outdoor gas fireplace but the ring kits they sell are very expensive. I understand that to connect to natural gas I would have a shut off valve then a regulating orrifice then it gets dispursed thru the rings. My question is can I solder this up in copper and drill holes in the copper to save money or would the heat melt the solder? I guess the BTU’s are around 70,000.

http://www.woodlanddirect.com/Outdoor/DIY-Firepits/Round-Match-Lit-Fire-Pit-Kit-Stainless-Steel;jsessionid=0a0104451f43750eb458e14f47f48338b91e63bd5395.e3eSbNmQaheLe3aMb40

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Need Beam size to Span 35Ft Steel or Wood Laminate?

Posted on August 22, 2011 by admin

I’m doing some preliminary planning on a building a house on a lot I just bought. It’s an open perfect rectangular 70×30 floor plan 1 story home with a basement. I will be using an engineer later but I’m just trying to figure out if my basic plan is feasable. I really only want 1 load bearing wall in the house right in the middle of the 70 ft. I was thinking to run 2 large Beams (35ft each) down the center of the 70 ft Length of the house to be supported on each end and in the middle and then run 15ft joists from that beam to the sides of the house.
So, this would be possible.. If so, would what hieght of the beam would that work out to? Trying to figure out how much hieght I would need to add to the base and main level.

Any thought on beam hieght with Wood laminte vs. steel..??
Also, on cost price with wood Vs. Steel?

Thanks

The house is in Maryland.

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How know gas fireplace exhaust safe?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

I have a craftsman installing replacement gas pipe for a gas fireplace and also a gas firplace kit from Lowe’s; we are basically replacing the gas fireplace. The house was built in 1958 and at some point had a gas fireplace but it has not been used in years. The chimney is intact and goes up to an opening. I had it inspected by a chimney sweep and he said does not meet code for wood burning as it is just a brick chimney, with no steel insert. I am wondering how do I know the exhaust from this new gas fireplace will all go up the chimney and none will go back into the house? How do I know it is safe. Could I have my gas company test it? Or is there another way to insure it is safe? Is this a valid concern?

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Building a cage for ball python.?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

Hi, I am trying to build a cage for my ball python.
I looked some materials for it and I was wondering if I can use steel screens instead of glass pannels. And all the home made cage i looked up was usually opened from a front. Does it have to be opened from the front of can i build on where i can open it from the top?

It will be better if someone could provide me with a plan for building the enclosure with cost. I am considering to build a cage size of 48x20x20. Thank you.

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where can i find strong-cost effective stepper motors?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by admin

im building a 5 axis cnc machine and im looking to 5 of the same stepper motors (one for each axis), they must be strong because 2 of them will be for the head (the 4th/5th axes, no rotating tables here!!).

i intend to be able to machine complex shapes out of high quality steel (not tool steel, but good quality forged steel).

where would be a good site for such motors/what motors would you recommend?

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How much would a 850 square foot condo in midtown Manhattan?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

let us say money is no object. (this is for a research project on pricing in different areas)

you want 850 square feet,
a private terrace that is at least 100 square feet,
doorman building
24 hour security
parking included
media room
new energy star stainless steel appliances included
24 hour security included
nice neighbor hood
4rd floor or higher

thank you in advance.

also if you know what something like this would cost in other major cities that would be helpful?

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Garage, Steel or Cement Block walls?

Posted on August 7, 2011 by admin

My property has a site where a garage was located. It was constructed of cement blocks with a 7′ high ceiling and wood truss and shingle roof. The foundation and cement floor is still good. I’m wondering what all the advantages – disadvantages are of rebuilding using cement blocks or steel construction including costs, resale value and time to construct. Building measures 26′ by 90′ and I would build possibly 12′ to 16′ high.

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DIY pool kit, are they wort it?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by admin

has anyone built/dug their own pool, or known anyone who has built/dug, with one of those pool kits? was it worth it, I would hire out most of the work. was it worth it? did it work? were the instructions ok? would you do it again? where did you order it from? and did you go with the polimer or steel sides? why which is better?

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