Insulation Costs, A Pole Barn Home, and Wall Steel Options
Posted by polebarnguru on 08/09/2021This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about adding insulation to a quote, a quote for a pole barn home, and the use of standing seam steel on exterior walls. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I live in Jim Thorpe, PA and have ordered a 20×24 Pole Building. The quote didn’t include insulation. So […]
Read moreContract Scheduling and Terms
Posted by polebarnguru on 08/06/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Lofts, Pole Barn Planning, Skylights, Building Contractor, Trusses, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Shouse, Lumber, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Exclusions, Web Bracing Material, Rebar, Decks, Lofts, Contractor, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Concrete, Labor Costs, Mezzanine, Architect, Engineer, Cement, Truss Web Bracing, Scheduling
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Builder Warranty Example
Posted by polebarnguru on 08/04/2021Example Builder Warranty Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. I cannot express strongly enough how important to both builders and their clients to have a written warranty in any agreement. WARRANTIES: There is no […]
Read more- Categories: Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Steel Roofing & Siding, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Columns, Lumber
- Tags: Ceiling Joists, Rafters, Trusses, Solid Sawn Columns, Seller, Purchaser, Builder Warranty, Glu-laminated Columns, Defective Part, Manufacterer's Warranties, Warranty Work, Floor Joists, Warranty
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Home Addition, Combo Building, and Moisture Barriers
Posted by polebarnguru on 08/02/2021This week the PBG answers reader questions about a post frame addition to a house, a combo business/residential building, and use of a vapor barrier. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We bought an older ranch house with a poorly done addition in the back. Since this dream property came with a house that prevents me building […]
Read moreContracts: Inspect It, Inventory It
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/30/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Windows, Powder Coated Screws, Budget, Columns, Lumber, Fasteners, Insulation, Skylights, Roofing Materials, Cupolas, Pole Barn Planning, Steel Roofing & Siding, Post Frame Home, Pole Building Doors, Barndominium, Trusses
- Tags: Change Order, Holdback, Utilization, Damaged Materials, Material Shortage, Inventory, Inspection
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Contracts: Punch Lists for Erected Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/28/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. ‘Punch lists’ give new building owners an opportunity to inspect their completed building and builders/erectors to be able to remedy non-conforming work, without it becoming an ongoing challenge. […]
Read moreHay Barn Loft Removal, Screw vs Nails, and Find a Builder
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/26/2021Today’s “ask the Pole Barn Guru” visits questions about the stability of a hay barn once the loft floor is removed, what screws can be used as a substitute for nails, and if Hansen could assist in finding a builder to erect a garage. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a very old gothic arch […]
Read moreDelivery Delays
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/23/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read moreYou Have to Get It In
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/21/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Pole Barn holes, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Asbestos, Hazardous Waste Removal, Purchase Money Security Interest, Change Orders, Soil Bearing Capacity, Freight Charges, Uniform Commercial Code, Personal Injury, Water Table, Soil Studies
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Residential Building, I-Joist Purlins, and Post Proximity
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/19/2021This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about whether or not Hansen can provide a residential building kit in their area, if Mike advises the use of I-Joists as purlins, and post proximity– how close can two posts be to each other? DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you build residential buildings in the […]
Read moreContractual Minimum Material Specifications
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/16/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Sliding Doors, Steel Roofing & Siding, Overhead Doors, Pole Building Siding, Trusses, Columns, Fasteners, Lumber
- Tags: J Channel, Butyl Tape Sealant, Truss Tails, Drip Edge, Splash Plank, Material Specifications, Skirt Boards, Standard Grading Rules, Eave Light Panels, UC4B Treated Columns
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Change Orders in Contracts
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/14/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read moreCondensation Issues, Adding a Loft, and Metal Truss Load
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/12/2021This week the Pole Barn Guru discusses issues with condensation in a new building, advice for adding a loft, and achieving a roof load for prefabricated metal trusses. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I have a new construction pole barn that I recently had put up. The building is used to primarily house animals. When […]
Read moreWho is Responsible for Verifying Design Loads?
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/09/2021Who is Responsible for Verifying Design Loads by Contract? Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Flat Roof Snowload, Seismic Zone, Engineering Changes, Design Criteria, Calculation Changes, Design Loads, Roof Snow Exposure Factor, Wind Exposure, Allowable Foundation, Ground Snow Load, Maximum Frost Depth, Occupancy Category, Wind Speed, Thermal Factor
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Building Codes and Requirements in Contract Terms
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/07/2021Building Codes and Requirements in Contract Terms Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Building Department, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor
- Tags: Building Codes, Net Free Ventilation Area, Building Department, Seller, Post Frame Building, Purchaser, Plan Check Fees, Change Orders
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Radiant Floor Heat, Treated Posts, and “Missed” Screws
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/05/2021Today the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about radiant floor heat, properly treated posts for in ground use, and how to fix screws that did not hit the framing materials. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am trying to make a decision on radiant floor heat. The internet has a lot of opinions from a […]
Read moreArnold Missouri Bans Pole Building Construction
Posted by polebarnguru on 07/02/2021Arnold Missouri Bans Pole Building Construction! Just a week ago I wrote asking my readers to assist in defeating a proposed restriction on post-frame (pole barn) homes in Madison County, Illinois. Some of you may have scoffed and done nothing, thinking it could never happen where you want to build. Arnold, Missouri is a town […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Steel Roofing & Siding, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Apartments, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Pole Building Comparisons
- Tags: Arnold Missouri, Pole Buildings, Tony Krausz, Bryan Richison, Post Frame Construction, Arnold Missouri Planning Commission, Apartment, Pole Building Apartment, Barndominiums
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Contract Sales Tax and Financing
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/30/2021Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intend to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read moreUneven Ground, Greatest Strength, and Post Spacing
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/28/2021This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building a pole barn on uneven ground, if spray foam adds the greatest strength, and post spacing for a roof only porch. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We were potentially looking to build. We were investigating our options and I came across pole barns. My potential […]
Read moreProtect Your Right to Freedom of Choice
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/25/2021Today we take a momentary pause from contracts to protect your right to freedom of choice. Your first question is going to be, “Why should I care about what Madison County, IL does? Easy answer – because what one jurisdiction does, another is sure to follow, then another, then another. But I don’t care about […]
Read moreHow Are We Going to Communicate?
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/23/2021How Are We Going to Communicate? Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on contract terms are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where […]
Read moreSpray Foam, Crawl Space Floors, and Column Sizes for Shed
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/21/2021This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about spray foam application of a vapor barrier, finishing a crawl space floor, and to go with 3 ply or 4 ply columns– this is dependent upon many things. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: New Construction – Can spray foam insulation be spray over a vapor barrier […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Workshop Buildings, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Glulaminated Column, Spray Foam, Crawl Space Floors, Concrete Crawl Space, Condensation Control, Glulams, Crawl Space, Engineer Sealed Structural Plans, Insulation
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Talking Contract Terms
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/18/2021Talking Contract Terms I may have previously mentioned contracts and their terms are boring – until a conflict or even worse arises. Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of […]
Read moreBuildings Designed/Built to Code
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/16/2021Designed / Built to Code Sounds pretty impressive to think you are going to be investing in a new building designed and/or built to “Code”. Right? Well – maybe not so much. To begin with “Code” happens to be bare minimum requirements to adequately protect public health, safety and welfare. This does not mean a […]
Read more- Categories: Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Design Wind Speed, International Residential Code, Registered Professional Engineer, Seismic Zone, Allowable Foundation Pressure, Wind Exposure, Flat Roof Snow Load, Ground Snow Load, International Building Code
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Attic Truss Lofts, Wall Switch Heights, and A Shouse
Posted by polebarnguru on 06/14/2021Today the Pole Barn Guru responds to reader questions about an attic truss loft, whether or not wall switches and outlet heights are different for post frame, and building a shouse– garage with living space above (Shop/House). DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Is it possible to have a loft in a 30 x 50 x 8 […]
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