Copperhead144 wrote:
On Aug 8, 12:51 pm, steveukman wrote:
I have an opportunity to purchase some land with access to a grass
airstrip - this could be a dream come true.

Does anybody have recommendations for hanger companies to talk to (or
experience using general contractors to build this type of
structure). If there are companies that work with us ordinary
'Experimantal' folks rather than millionaires or corporations for
modest buildings, the information would be really appreciated.

I have a family, demanding day job and Sonex project - so building a
hanger myself would probably be stretching myself way too thin.

Many Thanks
Steve

By now you've found that a simple pole barn type of building will
suffice for your need's. If you have access to a sawmill you may
purchase most of your wood from them, yes you can put wood siding on a
barn or hanger. :-). I've begun a workshop with saw mill lumber and am
using deck screws as much as possible and will do my own floor as
well. One other option not to be dismissed is a fabric covered
building such as the portable shelters or greenhouses your often see
on farms. Rag Wing Aero offers plans for this or your can purchase a
ready to install kit, these are good for at least five years but most
of the one's I've seen are lasting far longer into the 7-10+ year
range. Factor in a dirt or gravel floor for these though.
Some of the guys in a local ultralite club have used tarps over dirt for
the floor. Sounds weird but if you secure the edges well it works great
for almost no money.

I mentioned earlier using 4x4's & purlins; that's basically a pole barn
you can erect yourself. If you use a single pitch roof with the high
side being the opening for the hangar door, you can raise 30' metal
purlins without help by walking each end up a ladder. I built a 30x60
lean-to addition to my hangar using this technique in about a month of
afternoons & weekends.

Charlie