Mattmann’s new shop!

[mattmann]

Well, I just spent an hour drooling over DFB’s garage post and decided to show the one I’ve built recently for myself. We moved into a rural area 5 years ago and I’ve wanted a metal building “shop” for quite some time. When I started growing my Ford truck obsession, my wife finally caved lol! I needed up with a pole barn style like several in my neighborhood. I went 40x60 with 14’ tall walls for future plans of a 2-post lift. I went with 6” concrete, 12’x12’ overhead doors and a two color scheme we both agreed on. Over all I’ve been extremely happy with it and can’t wait to keep customizing it to my needs. Here are some pics along the way…..


Site ready and first delivery


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Big Dave]

Well, I just spent an hour drooling over DFB’s garage post and decided to show the one I’ve built recently for myself. We moved into a rural area 5 years ago and I’ve wanted a metal building “shop” for quite some time. When I started growing my Ford truck obsession, my wife finally caved lol! I needed up with a pole barn style like several in my neighborhood. I went 40x60 with 14’ tall walls for future plans of a 2-post lift. I went with 6” concrete, 12’x12’ overhead doors and a two color scheme we both agreed on. Over all I’ve been extremely happy with it and can’t wait to keep customizing it to my needs. Here are some pics along the way…..


Site ready and first delivery


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can only see 1 pic, are you building the suspense?

Sent from my motorola edge 20 fusion using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

I can only see 1 pic, are you building the suspense?

Sent from my motorola edge 20 fusion using Tapatalk

well I’m using the Tapatalk app and apparently can’t post more than one pic at a time without paying. Also can’t remember my password to log in via website…..


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

Footings for lift





Concrete poured and framing up!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

Metal panels going on and getting so close!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

With the shop wrapped up I still had so much to do. First up was get a drive way poured!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

Poured the drive way and ended up using way more concrete then I thought. Almost 20 yards total but plenty of room to pull in and move around or move trailers.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

After about a month of waiting, I finally got my power turned on and plenty of light and outlets. Installed sod around the drive and shop to help with soil erosion. After waiting a month for my slab to cure, I installed a concrete sealer and love how it turned out!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

This was right after sealing it and once it dried.

Bought new patio furniture for the house and reused our older stuff under the “lean to”.

Father’s Day gift was on point!


As a general contractor, I come across old materials all the time. These were headed to the dumpster but I figured I would use them until I bought some newer metal stuff. However, I have a friend who does tint and wraps, they are going to wrap these in carbon fiber. If they work well, I’ll keep them but they are great for now!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[mattmann]

Slowly but surely making this my own….way more to do soon. I enclosed 30x14 of the 60x14 lean to for a man cave. I’ll be building this out soon with ac. I will also be getting a fridge, deep freeze, tv, and most importantly, plumbing and a bathroom. Next year I plan on building a lean to off the back with a slab for washing. I’ll install a water filter system and all. I absolutely can’t wait! Now to keep building my Arsenal and keep cleaning our vehicles!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk