Thank you everyone for the continued help. ?Next question is aimed particularly at those with metal shop experience.... Mac, Brian L, David Best and numerous others that I look forward to meeting.?
Quick recap (location-Maine):
- Two-story addition- ?"T-shaped" building tying into an existing 2 story barn
- 1st Floor-?flat ceilings with roughly 10' clearance floor to ceiling
- 2nd Floor-Vaulted ceiling with low 7' clearance where wall meets pitched roof, but quickly more head height as you move away from the walls.
- Built on hill side with easy drive up access to both floors (House is on down hill side so slightly harder to get to 2nd level)
- Currently require more sq/ft for wood working than metal working, but I have only started metal working a few years ago and it is a growing interest
- Currently 60/40 time spent on wood vs metal
-Discounting any fireproofing or structural load issues and considering the following, would you want metal or wood shop on first floor?
1st Floor- 10' ceilings?
Positives:
- Slightly more convenient access from house
- Wall space to hang tools and store lumber or metal
Negatives:
- Less windows and natural light (built into hill side)
- Less volumous feel
2nd floor- Vaulted ceilings 16'+ at ridge
Positives:
- Better view
- Opportunity for nice natural light with large windows at gable ends
- Open and airy feel in middle of the room?
Negatives of 2nd Floor:
- Limited (height) wall space due to short side walls where pitched roof meets walls
- Warmer during summer months and probably harder to heat in winter?
Thanks so much
Anthony?
These are pictures of existing barn. This was made with reclaimed wood from a mill we renovated, so I won't regrettably have access to these old timbers again, but will likely use glue-lam or similar
