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Posted by M&S on February 28, 2007, 8:17 pm
Vaughn wrote:
> 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?
>
>
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>>>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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If you still want to save money you may want to look into deviating from
the traditional pole building and use poured concrete piers below ground
transitioning to your juniper poles above ground. It will mean adding
some bracing and a connector but the cost may be offset by getting away
from 24' treated 6x6's.
The Juniper simply wont last underground.
Mark
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