I need some opinions, either from experience or speculation. I am building a new shop (17X24) in my existing pole barn. Right now the barn has a dirt floor so I need to get a floor in for my shop. I am considering a cement slab vs a wood floor. The wood floor would be made from 2"x8"x8' pt joists 16" O.C. with a 4 1/2" X 8" (7 1/4") beam in the middle, all resting on 4' deep 8" concrete tubes (below frost). The finished floor sheathing would 3/4" T&G Advantech. The liumber for the floor would cost around $1,200 (and a favor owed to my healthy sons). I also got a quote for a cement slab, reinforced with extra re-bar for $2,500. The pros and cons of cost are obvious. A wood floor would involve a substantial amount of labor over several days, while a concrete floor would involve a lawn chair and some beers while I watch the concrete guys do the job. So what do folks think of a wood floor vs a concrete floor?
Thanks!