[Farmall] Machine Shed and Shop

[Arthur Umland]

    After I had purchased my pole building package from Menards I learned 
that the company started business in WI by selling and erecting pole 
buildings! Menards is interesting in that they sell some very good 
quality items and some really cheap stuff. After purchasing lumber 
directly from their store for several projects over the years, I had 
learned to watch for lumber quality. Fortunately, you get to pick and 
choose your lumber pieces when you purchase from their local store.

    So it was a leap of faith when I purchased the pole barn package based 
largely on video display and after visiting with the people at the 
materials desk. The package was delivered and the materials were of 
excellent quality. I did have a couple of shortages in the hardware 
area and a piece of steel, but those items were readily supplied with 
no questions asked.  There were a couple of technical questions 
regarding how the design was to be assembled as planned by the 
engineers, but with some effort we were able to resolve that. The local 
Menards staff did not have the answer on one particular issue, and it 
took some time to contact the central facility that finally provided 
the necessary details. Overall, it was a positive experience.

Art      :)

On Jun 10, 2005, at 11:32 AM, Larry L Hardesty wrote:
> Art,   Menards is an interesting idea.  I did price them just using the
> computer in the local store, but I did not know about quality or
> reputation.  You must have had a good experience with their mateirals,
> etc.   I figure roughly the cost is 1/3 materials, 1/3 cement, and 1/3
> construction costs---and I suppose each can vary a bit.
>
> Thanks for the tips regarding heating and condensation.
> Larry