A well-designed workshop or garage hobby shop in Pittsburgh can help you be more productive and less stressed. At MQS Structures, we build shops and farm buildings in Pittsburgh every day. These are just a few lessons we have learned.
Size
Work requires space. The best barn or garage hobby shop in Pittsburgh is the right size. The nature of your work will influence floor space, ceiling height, and entryways. Do you need to store materials and finished products? That requires space as well. Do you need a vehicle lift or a block and tackle to lift heavy items? Both of those require significant space overhead.
Custom Features
If you use an air compressor every day, build a room or closet with acoustic insulation to keep it in. If you will be woodworking, include a dust collection system in your plans. Will you be welding, painting, or handling toxic chemicals? Design your building to include an efficient and safe air extraction system. Will you be working on cars? Build work bays large enough to open all the car doors without banging into a wall or another piece of equipment.
Insulation and Ventilation
The best workshops and barns are comfortable places to spend your time. Well-insulated and ventilated workshops and agricultural buildings in Pittsburgh will be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than those that are not.
Technology
Internet connectivity is no longer optional for a small business (and it hasn’t been for some time). Your shop needs to have a wireless connection and a safe area to keep your computer clean. You may need to install a large screen in your shop area if you rely on digital plans. An internet connection may be unnecessary for some farm buildings in Pittsburgh, but don’t build a workshop without it.
Convenience
We always recommend that our customers include a bathroom, wash area, and hose connection in their building plans. Even if you won’t need these things initially, they are fantastic to have if you decide to use your building for another purpose later.
MQS Structures – Pole and Custom Horse Barn Builders in Pittsburgh
At MQS Structures, we are post frame and pole barn building specialists. If your barn needs repair or if you are interested in building a new pole building in Pittsburgh, we can work with you to make sure you get exactly the building you want. If you want to build a post frame garage in Pittsburgh, we can help with that too. We can build a highly functional and attractive building no matter what you need.
Our founder and owner, Caleb Miller, began his building career with his Amish Mennonite family and applies the same work ethic and expert craftsmanship to every pole building in Pittsburgh we put up.
Call us today at (855) 677-3334, or contact us online to receive a free quote on your next project. We look forward to hearing from you soon! We also offer a free mock-up service on our website to help you visualize what your new building’s colors will look like.
