Re: Building Types (was - shop/slab questions)

["Rex Burkheimer" <rex@txol.net>]

> structural, or is not required at all.  For those wishing to construct
> mezzanines, or use the roof system to lift engines, cars, etc., all steel
> is probably the best way to go.  Have seen any number of wood frame
> buildings pulled down when overstressed.

This is a great feature for some of us. My shop is a smallish 24x40, but it
often needs to accommodate 3 cars and a PWC.
I also had a 1100-lb formula car that I needed access to infrequently. I was
able to store it overhead with a $50 chain hoist.