Security Innovations for Post-Frame Construction Sites
Posted by polebarnguru on 03/14/2024Security Innovations for Post-Frame Construction Sites Construction sites are a lucrative target for criminals. A perfect mix of high-value equipment and materials that are often left unguarded overnight or on weekends can make them a soft touch that promises a profitable payday. This is why all large-scale construction projects have comprehensive round-the-clock security measures in […]
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- Tags: Security Innovations, Post Frame Security, Security Measures, Property Management, AI Powered Surveillance
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Ballpark Figures, Blueprint Costs, and Condensation Drip
Posted by polebarnguru on 03/13/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about ballpark figures to estimate costs of a barndominium, the costs for blueprints for a 40x60x20 building, and what the best way to stop condensation drip on a post frame building would be. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’ve got a very general question, hope you can […]
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- Tags: Condensation, Spray Foam, Estimating A Barndominium, Engineered Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Costs, Blueprints, Engineer Sealed Plans, Close Cell Spray Foam
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Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan
Posted by polebarnguru on 03/12/2024Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan Reader ART in EADS writes: “Hello Mike, my wife and I are making floor plans for a future pole barn house. We see that numerous companies offer buildings in common L x W x H dimensions as well as some customized sizes. We want […]
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- Tags: Truss Sizes, Truss Design, Truss Building, Overhangs, Floor Plans, Custom Buildings
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How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values
Posted by polebarnguru on 03/07/2024How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values Originally published in SBCA Magazine January 16, 2024 Nearly all roof trusses and floor trusses are created using cutting-edge software. Embedded in that software are engineering principles outlined in the National Design Specification, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS), as well as published design values for the sizes […]
Read moreAttic Ventilation, Shearwall Stitch Screws, and Adding Sheathing
Posted by polebarnguru on 03/06/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about ventilation needed for a new attic with metal ceiling and blown-in insulation, a confirmation for endwall needing stitch screws for shear, and if adding sheathing to an existing pole building would add value. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I bought a house with a pole barn […]
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- Tags: Stitch Screws, Attic Space Ventilation, Moisture Control, Shearwall, Ventilation, Gable Vents, Osb Sheathing, Steel Sheathing, Sheathing
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What to do About Possible Roof Condensation?
Posted by polebarnguru on 03/05/2024What to do About Possible Roof Condensation? Reader JEFF in ADEL writes: “Hello, I am going to order Post Frame building materials and am working on details. The question about condensation is driving me nuts as this is a big project for me and I don’t want a wet building. It will be a 30x48x11 […]
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- Tags: Ventilation, Condensation Control, Roof Condensation, House Wrap, Drip Stop, Condenstop, Condensation
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Do You Provide a Service to Install the Kits?
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/29/2024Do You Provide a Service to Install the Kits? This question was asked by reader DAVID in HAMILTON. Your new Hansen Pole Building kit is designed for any average physically capable person, who can and will read and follow instructions, to successfully construct their own beautiful building shell, without extensive prior construction knowledge (and most […]
Read moreSan Diego County, Wind Speeds, and Wet Set Column Brackets
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/28/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about whether or not Hansen has sold a building in San Diego County, CA, a building with a design wind speed of 150mph, and a recommendation for use of PermaColumn wet set brackets. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Have you sold pole barns in San Diego County, […]
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- Tags: Permacolumn, Wind Loads, San Diego County, Engineered Buildings, Wind Speed, Post Brackets, Wet Set Brackets, Hansen Locations
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Open Cell Spray Foam to Roof Steel – When Insulation is Done Wrong
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/27/2024Open Cell Spray Foam to Roof Steel – When Insulation is Done Wrong Reader JOSH in FARMINGTON writes: “I recently had a pole barn built and after doing a lot of research, went with 5″ of open cell under the roof and on the gables. I did not have any kind of vapor barrier, as […]
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- Tags: Open Cell Spray Foam, Condensation, Spray Foam, Roof Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Roof Steel, Moisture Barrier
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How to Best Insulate an All-Steel Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/22/2024How to Best Insulate an All-Steel Building I know lots and lots about post frame buildings, however when it comes to all steel buildings (PEMBs – Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings aka Red Iron) I go to an expert. Today’s expert is John Lyle McInroe aka Mr Bee Happy, he has been in the building industry since […]
Read moreGreyed Lumber, Insulation, and Flat Purlins over Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/21/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about cleaning up rough cut lumber that has greyed from exposure to the elements, advice on house wrap and insulation, and the ability of flat purlins over trusses to carry a load in Kentucky. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My barn project has been a long drawn […]
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- Tags: Spray Foam, Rough Cut Lumber, Moldy Lumber, Purlins, Kentucky Building, Flat Purlins, House Wrap, Grey Lumber, Insulation, Gray Lumber
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Best Source of Off-grid Power
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/20/2024Best Source of Off-grid Power Reader CONNIE in WAUKESHA writes: “When you’re off grid 1. What is the best source of power 2. Is there any window and door window grates to keep bears out?” Solar power jumps to mind for most of us when it comes to off-grid energy. This sun-powered option, including photovoltaic […]
Read moreHelp – My Hobby Shop Has Wall Condensation
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/15/2024Help – My Hobby Shop Has Wall Condensation Reader EVAN in PHILADELPHIA writes: “Hi there, I recently constructed a small 20x20x10 pole barn for use as a hobby shop (woodworking, etc.). The eaves have vented soffit and the roof has a ridge vent. On the interior I did a metal ceiling with blown in R-C38 […]
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- Tags: Hobby Shop, Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Housewrap, Condensation, Tyvek
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Plastic Vapor Barrier, PermaColumn, and a Fire Resistant Barrier
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/14/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about use of 6 mil plastic vapor barrier in Michigan, if Hansen provides the option of a precast concrete pier to keep columns out of the ground, build heights, and “if anything needed between interior PVC panels, closed cell spray foam and the exterior metal siding.” […]
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- Tags: Fire Resistant Barrier, PVC, Blown In Insulation, Insulation, Precast Concrete, Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, Permacolumn, Eave Height, Fire Resistance, 6 Mil Plastic, Climate Zone 5A
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How to Read Truss Design Drawings
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/13/2024How to Read Truss Design Drawings This invaluable information is provided compliments of Structural Building Components Association (SBCA). Should you be considering purchasing trusses on your own, it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself. Trusses are incredibly efficient structural framing solutions and, consequently, are used in most of today’s light-frame wood construction projects. […]
Read moreFlat Use Factor (Cfu) for Dimensional Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/08/2024Flat Use Factor (Cfu) for Dimensional Lumber For those who have not had their eyes glaze over from my recent articles on S (or Sm) Section Modulus or Cf (size factor adjustments), I bring, in all its glory, Cfu (Flat Use Factor). Although produced in a factory environment (a saw mill), wood is a non-uniform […]
Read moreRain Country, A High Water Table, and Door Options
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/07/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about any added features for “rain country” like western Washington, use of UC-4B pressure preservative treated columns in a high water table area, and the options of a sliding door vs a sectional overhead door in an RV storage building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do many […]
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- Tags: Site Prep, Sliding Doors, Weather Barrier, Condensation Control, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Water Table, Sectional Overhead Door, Overhead Doors, Rain Country, Pressure Preservative Treatment
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NDS Size Factor (Cf) for Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/06/2024NDS Size Factor (Cf) for Lumber Continuing explaining terms used in a decade old article of mine (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2014/08/lumber-bending/) is Cf (size factor, also known as width adjustment factor). NDS (National Design Standards)design values for SYP (Southern Yellow Pine) are specified by size due to actual, physical in grade testing, whereas other lumber species’ design values […]
Read moreSection Modulus (Sm) for Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 02/01/2024Section Modulus (Sm) for Lumber Nearly a decade ago I penned an article explaining lumber bending stress: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2014/08/lumber-bending/ After 10 years, a reader nicely told me I did not explain where some terms in this article come from. One of these is Section Modulus (S or Sm in calculations). Let us take a visit to […]
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- Tags: International Building Code, Section Modulus (Sm) For Lumber, Bending Stress, International ResidentialCode, Rectangular Beam Cross Sections
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Housewrap, Roof Insulation, and Ceiling Fasteners
Posted by polebarnguru on 01/31/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about a home owner asking builder to install housewrap on the roof, the best solution to insulate underside of roof, and what the best fastener for screwing steel to ceiling or roof trusses would be. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Pole Barn Guru, thank you for your […]
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- Tags: Drip Stop, Condenstop, Screws, Housewrap, Rock Wool, Spray Foam, Ceiling Steel Fasteners, Roof Insulation, Condensation Control
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What Does JS 1000® Screw Plating Mean to You?
Posted by polebarnguru on 01/30/2024What Does JS 1000® Screw Plating Mean to You? Most post frame buildings have threw screwed steel roofing and siding. Industry standard #9 or #10 diameter screws are zinc plated and should resist 80 to 100 hours to red rust under salt spray. In other words, expect these screws to prematurely rust, compromising structural integrity […]
Read moreHelp! Help! PEMB Insulation/Ventilation
Posted by polebarnguru on 01/25/2024Help! Help! PEMB Insulation/Ventilation Reader JD in ANDERSON writes: “Dear Guru, I am finally ready to build my dream shop, rec space. Slab is poured. Will be 30x50x16 with (2) insulated panel 12×14 overhead doors in one of the 30ft ends. My question is about ventilation / insulation. To meet my budget, I chose a […]
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- Tags: Prodex, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Insulation, PEMB, Spray Foam, Rock Wool Insulation, Ventilation
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To Wrap Posts, Two-Story, Barndominium Conversion
Posted by polebarnguru on 01/24/2024In this Wednesday’s Ask the Guru, Mike answers reader questions about the use of bituthene to wrap the bottom of posts in addition to the treatment, the possibility of a two-story post frame building, and if one can convert an existing Hansen Building into a “barndominium” (residential unit). DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi Mike, getting […]
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- Tags: UC-4B, Two-story Building, Loft, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Bituthene, Post Wrap
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Pole Barn on a Slope – Can I use ICFs?
Posted by polebarnguru on 01/23/2024Pole Barn on a Slope – Can I use ICFs? Reader NATHAN in WASHINGTON writes: “I am hoping to construct a pole barn with a garage with attic storage and an apartment on the back as well. I have a couple questions. First, the site is on a slope, so I think we need to […]
Read morePost Footing and Site Leveling
Posted by polebarnguru on 01/18/2024Post Footing and Site Leveling Reader KEVIN in PAOLA writes: “I’ve been working with Cory on my building design and had a question regarding leveling my site and setting my posts. The plan is a 40′ x 60′ building with a 17′ eave height. On the south side, there will be a 12′ attached shed […]
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- Tags: Geotechnical Engineer, Modified Proctor Density, Site Slope, Post Footing, Site Leveling, Post Frame Foundation, Site Prep
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