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Posted by Vaughn on February 28, 2007, 6:22 pm
Lawrence & others
Thanks for the response.
I had no real anticipated problems except a little concern on the
height.I'm planning on putting an 18 ft roll door in and wondered if I would
be getting too high.
My plans are to use juniper posts instead of pressure treated.The reason
being "cost" of course,is that a mistake.
I'm also planning on finishing the inside (sometime in future) but are the
cost savings on the exterior going to translate into extra costing on the
inside?
> > I'm planning on putting up a pole building.It will be used for storage
of a
> > boat ,tractor etc.Also I plan on a workshop inside and mechanical
room.Any
> > thoughts on things I should take note of before I start.I have some
building
> > experience in regular construction,but not the pole barn type.Any and
all
> > ideas are welcome!!
>
> Pole barns are the easiest most understandable type of building to
> construct. There are many good books on the subject so read up.
>
> One decision is whether to use real poles or dimensioned timbers for
> your main supports. Poles are stronger. Timbers are more expensive
> but easier to use. When using a tapered pole you plumb the inside
> surface of the pole.
>
> Roof design is another major decision. Trusses are usually used and
> gives you that uninterrupted space which is so nice. However, they
> required equipment and manpower to install. Ordinary roof designs can
> be used you just have to have those intermediate supports taking up
> your floor space. You might also need longer poles to reach the
> ridge.
>
> My pole building will use dimensioned timbers on 12ft centers. I will
> drill the holes with an bobcat auger. I will use concrete in the
> holes since my soil is poor. Trusses are in my design and I will hire
> a crew and machine when the time comes. Steel is the siding of choice
> and is what i plan to use.
>
> There are many other things to be considered. Those are just a few.
> What problems or questions do you anticipate?
>
>
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