Category Archives: Building Interior
Termites, Lumber “Extras” and a new Kit
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/24/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about subterranean termites eating the posts, the best resource to acquire commodity items like OSB, and providing a kit sized 16′ x 32′ x 10 height. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What do you do about subterranean termites eating the posts.? Where I’m at they eat treated […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Roofing Materials, floorplans, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Insulation
- Tags: Subterranean Termites, Wall Framing, Post Frame Materials, Post Frame Kit, Termite Treatment, Commodity Materials, Pole Barn Planning, OSB
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Dual Heating And Cooling Solutions For Your Post Frame Barndominium
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/23/2024Dual Heating And Cooling Solutions For Your Post Frame Barndominium Dual heating and cooling systems are a two-in-one solution and can keep your post frame barndominium cool in summer and warm in winter. It’s no secret energy prices are increasingly expensive, with U.S. cooling bills alone set to rise from $661 to $719 by September’s […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Ventilation, Building Interior, Budget, Pole Barn Heating, Barndominium, Insulation, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Air Source Heat Pumps, HVAC, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Cooling, Ductless Mini-split HVAC Systm
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My New Riding Arena Has Condensation and Birds
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/16/2024My New Riding Arena Has Condensation and Birds Reader BETH in LEBANON writes: “Last fall I had an indoor riding arena built 70 x 152 x 16 that had a built in vapor barrier. The building has cathedral trusses. This is a stand alone building with no stable attached. I have had condensation in the […]
Read moreAttic Ventilation – Where Hindsight is Always 20-20
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/11/2024Attic Ventilation – Where Hindsight is Always 20-20 Reader CHRIS in TULSA writes: “Hello! I have a question about attic venting that I’m just not experienced enough to answer properly. I have a new 24’x’40’x12′ post frame building I’m currently working on finishing out (fiberglass insulation, walls, ceiling, etc.). My hindsight was bad and I […]
Read moreBuilt Without Permit, Insulation to Purlins(?), and BIBs Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/10/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about potential issues with existing pole barn built without permit, whether or not spray foam directly to OSB is a good idea, and use of moisture barrier with BIBS insulation. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We are thinking about putting a purchase offer on this land in […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Insulation, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Ventilation, Spray Foam Insulation, Vapor Barriers, Building Without Permit, BIBS Insulation, Building Permit
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Ceiling Loaded Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/04/2024Part of the mission of any good post frame (pole) building kit package supplier or contractor should be to save the client from making crucial design errors which they will later regret. Among the most often questions I answer in my “Ask the Pole Barn Guru” weekly column is in regards to the ability of […]
Read moreInsulate a Post Frame Building, Ventilation, and Column Sizes
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/03/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the most economical way to insulate a pole barn style building, advice on ventilation, and the best column size for a building in Michigan. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I am looking at either building a pole barn style or hybrid Steel column, post and […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Trusses, Barndominium, Ventilation, Footings, Insulation
- Tags: Columns, Pressure Preservative Treated Columns, Moisture Barrier, Insulation, Vapor Barrier, HVAC, Spray Foam, Attic Fan, Post Frame Insulation
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A Dog Kennel, Types of Foundations for Post Frame, and Kennel Designs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/26/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibilities of building a dog kennel with post frame construction, they type of foundation required for a post frame building, and what possible kennel designs Hansen has done. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: would it be possible to do a dog kennel in a pole […]
Read moreWhen Attic Insulation is Baffling
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/25/2024Proper insulation provisions seem to be one of the least considered items when it comes to post frame (pole building) planning. Here is a case in point from reader JOHN in BEND: “We have just built a 32’ x 48’ pole building with commercial GIRT construction, metal siding, 4/12 pitch metal roof, concrete floor, 12 […]
Read moreHigh Humidity in a Pole Barn Home
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/20/2024High Humidity in a Pole Barn Home Reader SAM writes: “I had a pole barn home built before pole barn homes became so popular. A concrete floor was poured around the 6×6 posts, and wooden trusses make up the roof. The pole barn walls have 2×6 purlins, and the roof has 2×4 purlins. Fiberglass insulation […]
Read moreTin Sheet Ceiling, Glulaminated Columns, and Wood on Grade
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/19/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about adding tin sheets to the underside of trusses with insulation added, the use of glulaminated columns over rough sawn 6×6’s, and pros and cons of wood on grade vs concrete. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am looking at installing metal sheeting on the ceiling in […]
Read moreBeyond Code: Preventing Floor Vibration
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/18/2024Beyond Code: Preventing Floor Vibration by Frank Woeste, P. E., and Dan Dolan, P. E Floor vibration, or bounce, is not a safety issue — it’s a performance issue, and one that’s likely to be impor- tant to homeowners. No one likes to hear the china rattling in the cabinet when they walk across the room. […]
Read moreFraming and Materials, DIY plans, and a Conversion
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/06/2024This Thursday’s blog is another bonus “Ask the Guru” answering reader questions about Hansen Kits framing and materials, if a readers structural plans are viable, and whether the Guru thinks an old pole barn can be converted into a Barndo. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do your home kits come as a frame tight to the […]
Read more- Categories: floorplans, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Building Interior, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Pole Barn Conversion, Post Frame Kit, Structural Lumber, Framing Materials, Frame Tight, Barndo, DIY Plans
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Mixed Use Building, Attaching a Deck, and a Flat Roof
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/04/2024This Tuesday’s blog is a Bonus Ask the Guru discussing some mixed use ideas for a gallery and apartment, attaching a deck, and a flat roof design. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m looking for a mixed used building, Large open plan space ground floor for an art gallery and two two bedroom apartments on second […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Apartments, Building Styles and Designs, Venues, Building Department, Barndominium, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, floorplans, Building Drainage, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Lofts
- Tags: Apartment, Post Frame Buildings, Mixed Use, Gallery, Deck Tensioner, Flat Roof Structure
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Insulation, Lean-To’s and a DIY
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/30/2024A Bonus Ask the Guru for this Thursday’s blog for Insulation, Lean-To’s and a DIY DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a 30×40 pole barn with 6″ purloins mounted between the posts. I’m planning to add minimal insulation using closed cell panels. I’ve seen recommendations to cut the panels to fit between the purloins (would […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Sheds, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, Ventilation, floorplans, Building Interior, Budget, Insulation, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Lean-to, DIY, Insulation, Building Erector, Purlins, Lean-to Addition
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Building in Japan, Raising a Building, and In-Ground Use Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/29/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the feasibility of building in northern Japan, the possibility of raising an existing post frame building, what the best treatment for in-ground use on columns would be, and if post protectors are needed. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m currently evaluating the feasibility of building a […]
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- Tags: UC-4B, Japan, Post Treatment, Post Protectors, Building In Japan, Post Frame In Japan, Raising Building, Raise Existing Building
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Wall Insulation for a Hybrid Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/28/2024Wall Insulation for a Hybrid Building Reader MASON in HILLSBOROUGH writes: “I read your blog often and I truly appreciate the wealth of knowledge you openly share. I am in the process of starting construction on a hybrid steel shop that will house a small apartment that the wife and I will move into once […]
Read moreA BONUS PBG for Friday May, 24th — Alternative Siding, Basements, and Purlin Size
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/24/2024A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 24th — Alternative Siding, Basements, and Purlin Size DEAR POLE BARN GURU: In towns that disapprove of houses with rib steel siding, can traditional OSB sheathing on the bookshelf girts w/ vinyl cladding be substituted? Material prices seem similar and no huge difference in labor seems probable. But, will […]
Read more- Categories: Building Department, Lofts, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Trusses, Ventilation, Lumber, Alternate Siding, Barndominium, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Budget, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Post Frame Siding, Basement, Spray Foam, Alternative Siding, Lap Siding, Post Frame Basement, Ceiling Insulation, Purlin Size
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Florida Approved Wall Panels, Drip Stop Metal Roofing, and Widest Builds
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/22/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader concerns about Florida approved board and batten panels for walls, the use of drip stop or condenstop in residential applications, and what the widest build without support poles could be. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I need a 4×8 siding material that has a Florida Product Approval Code. […]
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- Tags: Drip Stop, Condenstop, T1-11, Ventilation, Florida Approved Wall Material, Florida Approved, Cempanel, Clear Span
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A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 17th– Roof Insulation, Column Sizing, and a Moisture Issue.
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/17/2024A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 17th– Roof Insulation, Column Sizing, and a Moisture Issue. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi Mike. I built a post and beam shop and am trying to figure out how to insulate the roof on the second floor. The bents are true sawn 6×6 on ten foot centers (building is […]
Read morePEX and Rebar Hairpins
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/16/2024PEX and Rebar Hairpins Reader BRIAN in LEROY writes: “I want hydronic floor w/ PEX embedded into concrete slab on grade at MN-IA area. Blogs show rebar through holes in poles that are bent into the concrete at about 45 degree angles presumably to tie all elements of building envelope firmly together. In this area, […]
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- Tags: Hydronic Floor W/ PEX Embedded, Constrained Conditions, Constrained Columns, Rebar Hairpins, PEX Leaks, Pex Tubing, PEX And Rebar Hairpins
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An I-Beam Size, Plans for Permit, and Moisture Control
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/15/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about an I-Beam size for a lean too, plans for a county permit- included with purchase of a Hansen Building, and advice for use of insulation and barriers for new build. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hey Mike I’ve got a question for you, I recently just […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Shouse, Ventilation, floorplans, Building Interior, Budget, Insulation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Sheds, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Plans, Insulation, Building Permit, I-beam, Condensation Control, Permit, Lean-too, Support Beams, Moisture Barrier
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The Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation in Pole Barns
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/14/2024The Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation in Pole Barns Spray foam insulation is an all-in-one solution that can effectively regulate temperature, reduce noise, and prevent moisture in your pole barn. Although all types of insulation minimize heat transfer, spray foam is the only material that can also seal against air leaks, potentially resulting in energy […]
Read moreTo Vapor Barrier a Ceiling, or Not to Vapor Barrier a Ceiling.
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/09/2024To Vapor Barrier a Ceiling, or Not to Vapor Barrier a Ceiling. Reader RAY in LAPINE writes: “Hello, I live in Central Oregon, in climate zone #5. We are located in the High Desert at 4400 ft. The climate is dry with low humidity, occasional snow and cold in the winter. The summer temps are […]
Read moreRaising a Ceiling, Foundation Wall Build, and an Indoor Riding Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/08/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibility of raising a ceiling 4′ – 6′ for pickleball, the advice of whether or not to attempt to add a post frame building on top of an 8″ foundation wall– don’t, and the maximum clear span of an indoor riding barn. DEAR POLE […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, floorplans, Concrete, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Budget, Columns, Lumber, Horse Riding Arena, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Raise Ceiling, Raising A Ceiling, Pickleball Court, Structural Failures, Riding Barn, Clear Span, Existing Foundation
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Challenges to Insulating an Existing Pole Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/07/2024Challenges to Insulating an Existing Pole Building Reader TODD in STACY writes: “Hello, I am looking to insulate and heat an existing 30x40x12 pole building that was built in the mid 2000’s. It does not have soffits or ridge vents. The way it is now it gets condensation on the inside quite often just with […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Building Interior, Insulation, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Spray Foam, Ventilation, Gable Vents, Insulating Pole Building, Insulating Existing Pole Building, Insulation, Closures, Condensation
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Questions From a Future Barndominium Owner
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/02/2024Questions From a Future Barndominium Owner Reader MATTHEW in MOUNT PLEASANT writes: “I am interested in and currently planning a barn-dominium as a future primary residence for myself. (Male, Single, 35, 1 Cat, 1 Dog) The questions i had for you were: For someone who is inexperienced in the realm of pole barn and construction […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Trusses, Concrete, Barndominium, Footings, Shouse, Building Interior, floorplans, Budget, Professional Engineer, Columns, Lofts, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Barndominium, Crawl Space, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium Plans, Barndominium Residence, Truss Width
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A Wood Frame Basement, Inside Dimensions, and Steel vs Wood
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/01/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru about building a wood frame basement with “daylight space,” the inside dimensions of a 40′ x 80′ structure, and a debate between steel vs wood construction. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’d like to build a post frame building with a daylight basement space. I’d been researching permanent wood foundations […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Barndominium, Trusses, Concrete, floorplans, Footings, Building Interior, Budget, Columns, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Wood Trusses, Post Frame Basement, Wood Frame Basement, Steel Vs Wood Framing, Treated Columns, Post Frame Home
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NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Floor Systems
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/22/2024NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Floor Systems I admit to having become easily enamored, early in my prefabricated wood truss career, by floor trusses. To me, they were not only things of beauty, but also made framing a very quick process. But, I had been exposed to them even before then. My 16th summer, I spent […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/16/2024NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses Until now, Hansen Pole Buildings has always outsourced roof trusses. When America’s great housing crunch hot in 2007-2008 roughly 2/3rds of all prefabricated wood truss manufacturing plants closed permanently – there just was not business for them. As building recovered, capacity was not increased as quickly as needs. […]
Read moreVapor Barriers, Post Longevity, and Spray Foam
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/03/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the need for a vapor barrier, the longevity of properly treated posts, and the better spray foam between open and closed cell. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello Sir, hoping you can help answer a question I cannot get a straight answer on. Currently building a […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Ventilation, Building Interior, Lumber, Columns, Insulation, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Steel Roof Moisture Barrier, Moisture Barrier, UC-4B, Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
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Sourcing Treated Columns, Truss Bracing, and Insulating a Roof
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/27/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about sourcing 4pc of 4x6x18′ treated columns, truss bracing in a custom cabin, and insulating a roof on a metal pole barn. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Looking for 4pcs 4x6x18 treated ground contact. JERRY in COATESVILLE DEAR JERRY: This one is going to be tough. Very […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Building Interior, Lumber, Budget, Insulation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Treated Columns, Sourcing Columns, Insulation, King Post Truss, Condensation, Paper Backed Insulation, Truss Bracing, Spray Foam
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YouTube Design of a Post-Frame Mezzanine
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/21/2024YouTube Design of a Post-Frame Mezzanine Reader CHERIE in MARYVILLE writes: “I am in the process of designing a post-frame building for my business. It is a 55x110x16′ building. I am moving my business to this new building and I already have a pallet rack supported mezzanine that I will install in the new building. […]
Read moreA Basketball Court, A “Dog Trot” and Proper Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/20/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building a basketball court within town height restrictions, building a “dog trot” and some advice on the proper way to insulate a red iron building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have been on the pole barn Facebook group for over a year and was strongly […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Interior, Budget, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Dogtrot Barndominium, Insulation, Rock Wool Insulation, Post Frame Basketball Court, Height Restrictions, Dogtrot, Scissor Trusses
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Attic Ventilation, Shearwall Stitch Screws, and Adding Sheathing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Uncategorized, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Fasteners, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Building Siding, Barndominium, Ventilation
- Tags: Shearwall, Ventilation, Gable Vents, Osb Sheathing, Steel Sheathing, Sheathing, Stitch Screws, Attic Space Ventilation, Moisture Control
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What to do About Possible Roof Condensation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Ventilation, Condensation Control, Roof Condensation, House Wrap, Drip Stop, Condenstop, Condensation
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Open Cell Spray Foam to Roof Steel – When Insulation is Done Wrong
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Uncategorized, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Open Cell Spray Foam, Condensation, Spray Foam, Roof Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Roof Steel, Moisture Barrier
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Greyed Lumber, Insulation, and Flat Purlins over Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: purlins, Pole Barn Planning, Ventilation, Uncategorized, Building Interior, Lumber, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Grey Lumber, Insulation, Gray Lumber, Spray Foam, Rough Cut Lumber, Moldy Lumber, Purlins, Kentucky Building, Flat Purlins, House Wrap
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Help – My Hobby Shop Has Wall Condensation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Heating, Uncategorized, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Housewrap, Condensation, Tyvek, Hobby Shop
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Plastic Vapor Barrier, PermaColumn, and a Fire Resistant Barrier
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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.” […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Uncategorized, Concrete, Lumber, Footings, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Eave Height, Fire Resistance, 6 Mil Plastic, Climate Zone 5A, Fire Resistant Barrier, PVC, Blown In Insulation, Insulation, Precast Concrete, Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, Permacolumn
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Rain Country, A High Water Table, and Door Options
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Budget, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Pole Building How To Guides, RV Storage, Pole Barn Planning, Sectional Doors, Concrete, Footings, Pole Barn holes, Building Drainage, Building Interior, Uncategorized
- Tags: Pressure Preservative Treatment, Site Prep, Sliding Doors, Weather Barrier, Condensation Control, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Water Table, Sectional Overhead Door, Overhead Doors, Rain Country
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Housewrap, Roof Insulation, and Ceiling Fasteners
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Ventilation, Uncategorized
- Tags: Drip Stop, Condenstop, Screws, Housewrap, Rock Wool, Spray Foam, Ceiling Steel Fasteners, Roof Insulation, Condensation Control
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Help! Help! PEMB Insulation/Ventilation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Budget, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Ventilation
- 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 The Pole Barn Guru 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Columns, Uncategorized, Lofts, Lumber, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: UC-4B, Two-story Building, Loft, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Bituthene, Post Wrap
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Structural Design of Stairs With Cutout Stringers
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/09/2024Structural Design of Stairs With Cutout Stringers Loading requirements for stair stringers are called out for in IBC (International Building Code) Table 1607.1. For one and two family dwellings, uniform live load is 40 psf (pounds per square foot) and 100 psf for all other occupancies. Although not expressly stated, one would assume one and […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Loading Requirements, IBC, Stair Stringers, Cut Out Stair Stringers, Structural Design Of Stair Stringers
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Ceiling Liner, Double trusses, and a Second floor
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/03/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about what best installed between ceiling liner and trusses and insulation recommendations in a new shop, advice on sidewall column size for use with double trusses, and the structural stability of a pole barn second floor. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Just built a 40x60x11 pole barn […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Shouse, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Lofts, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Barndominium
- Tags: Attic Insulation, Double Truss, Post Frame Second Floor, Double Truss System, Column Size, Barrier, Insulation, Second Floor, Liner Panels
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Spray Foam Insulation on Interior Surfaces of Metal Panels
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/28/2023Spray Foam Insulation on Interior Surfaces of Metal Panels Information excerpted from MBCI.com When it comes to insulating a building envelope, there are various methods that can be used depending on the building’s purpose and the required level of insulation. However, combining metal roof and wall panels with spray polyurethane foam insulation (SPF) is widely […]
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- Tags: Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, Condensation Control, Moisture Barrier, Pole Building Spray Foam, Insulation
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10 Important Things to Consider When Building a Pole Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/26/202310 Important Things to Consider When Building a Pole Barn By Andi Croft. Andi Croft is a freelance writer whose main interests are topics related to home design, business, technology, and travel. This is brought about by her passion about going around the world, meeting people from all walks of life, and bringing along with […]
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- Tags: Constructing Pole Building, Pole Building Design, Pole Building, Pole Building Planning
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What Size Fresh Air Intakes Do I Need?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/21/2023What Size Fresh Air Intakes Do I Need? Reader BOB in GRAHAM writes: “I have a 40 x 60 pole building. There is a ridge vent along the 60′. I recently installed Sheetrock on the ceiling and blew in insulation. My question is what size fresh air intake vents do they need to keep the […]
Read moreWhat Bubble Insulation Brand do you Recommend, if Any?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/19/2023What Bubble Insulation Brand do you Recommend? Reader ERICA in WEST COLUMBIA writes: “Is there a specific bubble insulation brand you recommend? We will be using this as our vapor barrier in the roof. I’ve seen posts about this type of insulation disintegrating, so I’m wondering if the claims are exaggerated or if in fact […]
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- Tags: Moisture Barrier, Wood Purlins, Rock Wool Batts, Vapor Barrier, Bubble Insulation, Batt Insulation, Spray Foam, Metal Trusses
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Attic Ventilation With Trusscore Wall and Ceiling Panels
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/07/2023Attic Ventilation With Trusscore Wall and Ceiling Panels Reader STACY in NEW BERG wrties: “Hi, I have a pole building 28’x48′ 16′ high eave height. It’s used as a shop and RV storage. I’m insulating it and planning on heating it with a pellet stove. I’ve read your posts in many instances about (NOT) using […]
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- Tags: Ventilation, Attic Ventilation, Trusscore Panels, Wall And Ceiling Panels, Vapor Barrier
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Post-Frame Building Utilities
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/30/2023Post-Frame Building Utilities Reader MICKEY in LIVINGSTON writes: “How is the wiring and plumbing handled with a construction such as this?” Utilities for a post-frame building is no different than for any other wood framed structure. During your new post-frame building’s planning phase, you will need to incorporate all necessary considerations for utilities to meet […]
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- Tags: Outlets, Post Frame Were System, Electrical Plan, Post Frame Buildings HVAC, Temperature Control, Post Frame Utilities, Lighting
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Frost Heave and Rodents, a Storage/House Combo, and Dead Attic Space
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/29/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about prevention of frost heave and rodents getting in to a post frame garage, advice for a storage/house combo in Oregon, and how some buildings can have “dead attic space.” DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am concerned about frost heave and rodents getting into a post […]
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- Tags: Shouse, Equipment Storage, Frost Heave, Hay Storage, Fire Separation, Snow Loads, Rodents
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How to Clearspan a 60’ Wide Monitor Barn Including a Loft
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/28/2023How to Clearspan a 60’ Wide Monitor Barn Including a Loft Reader DANIEL in HADLEY writes: “ I am really liking the Monitor style barn. I however find the support posts for the raised portion very in the way for what I want. I am looking to have an open floor on a 60 x […]
Read moreBarndominium Bookshelf Wall Girt Ghosting
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/07/2023Barndominium Bookshelf Wall Girt Ghosting Are you starting to see bookshelf wall girts through your barndominium’s gypsum wallboard (drywall)? If so, you are witnessing a phenomenon called wall ghosting. It occurs when condensation interacts with trapped dust and can have a couple of different causes. It results in shadowy-looking lines on your walls or ceilings. […]
Read morePole Barn Pricing, Idaho, and a Pole Barn Addition Moisture
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/01/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru pricing of a pole barn with a link to a full blog regarding costs of various sizes, whether or not Hansen Buildings ships kits to Idaho- YES! and moisture control on a new post frame addition. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Quick question 30′ x 40/50′ x 14′ high Garage. […]
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- Tags: Pole Barn Costs, Post Frame Addition, Moisture Control, Pole Barn Pricing, Idaho, Ship To Idaho, Pole Barns In Idaho, Condensation Control
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Lots of Bad Advice for Retrofitting Roof Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/26/2023Lots of Bad Advice for Retrofitting Roof Insulation Reader DAVE in GALES CREEK writes: “I’m desperate, or I wouldn’t be bugging you with this. We have a 38×48 pole barn / shop with concrete pad that was on our property when we bought it. There are 4 sections between trusses, and one of those has […]
Read morePost Frame Footings, Delivery Limitations, and Foundation Types
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/25/2023This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about common gable post frame footings, weight limitations for a building delivery and the possible solutions, and what types of foundations Hansen Buildings can design for in Weld County Colorado. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is a common gable post footing compared to a main truss […]
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- Tags: Materials Weight, Jobsite Restrictions, Foundations, Crawl Space, Slab On Grade, Column Footings, Post Frame Footings, Footing Thickness, Materials Deliveries
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Clip-Lock Standing Seam, Adding a Ceiling, and Knee Brace Issues
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/11/2023This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about replacing roofing with clip-lock standing seam and what the PBG recommends in the scenario, creating a wood shop in an existing structure and wondering if ceiling weight can be held, the possibility of removing knee braces in order to install a ceiling. DEAR POLE […]
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- Tags: Roof Load, Clip-lock Standing Seam, Knee Braces, Ceiling Load Trusses, Ceiling Joists, Standing Seam Roofing, Standing Seam
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Termite Barriers and Wind Speed, Hidden Fasteners, and Truss Modifications
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/04/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about termites that can destroy treated lumber in an area wind 80mph winds, if one can install a roof with hidden fasteners over trusses or if it needs an underlayment, and the possibility of modifying a truss chord in order to accommodate a overhead door operator. […]
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- Tags: Osb Under Steel, Termites, Vult Wind Speed, ACQ Treated Lumber, Standing Seam Roofing, Hidden Fasteners, Truss Modification, Wind Speed, Treated Columns
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A 100×100 Pole Building, Shingles to Steel, and Double-Bubble
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/27/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibility of a 100′ x 100′ pole building, the consideration of switching from asphalt shingles to steel roofing, and if one can reuse the “double-bubble” when replacing roof steel. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can I build a 100 ft X 100 ft. pole building? […]
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- Tags: Double Bubble, Double Bubble Radiant Barrier, A1V, Pole Building Span, Steel Roof, Interior Columns, Asphalt Shingles, Condensation Control
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Additional Guidance, Steel Trusses, and Kit Inclusions
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/13/2023This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about guidance of adding to an existing structure, the practical use of light steel trusses for a pole barn home, what components are included in a Hansen Pole Building kit. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If purchasing a kit from Hansen with installation instructions. Assuming it’s a […]
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- Tags: Steel Trusses, Engineered Building Plans, Post Frame Home, Post Frame Addition, Technical Support
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Pole Building Condos
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/05/20236 Advantages of Post-Frame Construction for Condos Due to its adaptability and affordability, post-frame architecture, often known as pole barn construction, has grown in popularity in recent years. It has recently been employed in residential construction, including condos, after first being used mostly for commercial and agricultural structures. There are six advantages of post-frame construction […]
Read morePost Frame Possibilities, Engineer Sealed Plans in Canada, and Horse Barn Apartment
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/30/2023This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about the possibilities of post frame wall height with columns atop a concrete wall, interpreting client needs into engineer sealed drawings, and the scope of a barn to accommodate horses on the main level and an apartment above. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Could I build tall […]
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- Tags: Brackets, Horse Barn, Engineer Drawings, Post Frame Possibilities, Post Frame Wall Height, Horse Barn And House, Living Above Horse Barn, Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans
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Conditioning and Insulating a Shop/House in Spokane (Climate Zone 5B)
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/24/2023Conditioning and Insulating a Shop/House in Spokane (Climate Zone 5B) My Social Media friend TYLER in SPOKANE writes: “Hello Mr. Guru, I am planning to build a 48′ x 60′ post frame shop with a 48’x20′ finished living space inside and the remaining to be insulated and climate controlled shop space. I’m planning for 14′ […]
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- Tags: Radiant Outfitters, Raised Heel Roof Trusses, Vapor Barrier, Unfaced Rockwool Batts, Housewrap, Climate Zone 5B, Bookshelf Girts, Heated Slabs Of Concrete, Blow-in R-60 Insulation, Geothermal
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Insulation/Envelope, Egress Window in Gable, and Ribbed Steel Testing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/23/2023Today’s Ask the Guru tackles reader questions about how to best insulate/envelope a pole barn shop in AZ, if the Guru has “an engineered work around for gable ends so I could replace the vent with an egress window,” and trying to find out if pole barn ribbed siding is tested under NFPA275 to be […]
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- Tags: Envelope, Insulation, Building Envelope, Gable End Egress, Egress Window, NFPA 275, Fire Retardant Steel, UL 790, Adding Insulation, Fire Retardant, Climate Zone 3A
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Notching Columns, Use of Winch Box, and Financing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/16/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the best way to notch columns to support a header, nailing truss pairs when using a winch box, and financing of a post frame home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I need to cut a 1/4″ out of my posts for the headers to set in […]
Read moreRetrofitting for an Interior Workshop
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/15/2023Retrofitting for an Interior Workshop Loyal reader LAURI in NORTH BRANCH writes: “Thank you ahead of time for your generous gift of answering these questions. I love your blog. I have a 40 x 60 pole barn and doing an interior workshop of 25 x 40. Exterior walls (only in workshop area) have no vapor […]
Read moreBuilder Placed no Vapor Barrier Between Purlins and Roof Steel
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/08/2023Builder Placed no Vapor Barrier Between Purlins and Roof Steel Almost client ALEX in CLINTON writes: “I recently had a pole barn home built and after we moved in we discovered our roof does not have any form of vapor barrier, just metal right on top of the purlins. Our contractor stated the entire attic […]
Read moreRoof Replacement, the next Steps, and Hurricane Codes
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/02/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about replacement of a roof damaged from snow loads, gravel and concrete steps, and what measures are taken in Florida to prepare for hurricanes. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We have a 24’Wx52’L pole barn in Northern California and the 2022 winter snow load compromised the roof […]
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- Tags: Concrete Steps, Pole Barn Floor, Rebuild, Florida Codes, Roof Replacement, Snow Loads, Hurricane
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Attic Space, Cost Effective Size, and Column Sizing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/19/2023This week the Pole barn Guru answers reader questions regarding a 6ft attic space over a 30×44 pole barn, the most “cost effective” method to build, and the point at which a post increased from a 6×6 to a 6×8. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We want a decent-height (a bit over 6ft) attic space in […]
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- Tags: Pole Barn Basement, Floor Trusses, Post Size, Cost Effective Design Solution, Column Size, Attic Space, Second Floor, Bonus Room
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Average Cost in WA State, Garage with Dwelling Unit, and Combo Girts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/12/2023This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about the average cost of “a 1200 sf 2 bed 1 bath 1 carport 1 small porch for a contractor in WA state?” If a person can build one structure for a garage with a dwelling unit, and if it would be beneficial to install commercial […]
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- Tags: Barndominium, Post Frame House, Shouse, Post Frame Costs, Average Costs Of Post Frame, Girts
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Looking for Advice on Insulating My Pole Barn Walls
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/06/2023Looking for Advice on Insulating My Pole Barn Walls MATTHEW in CENTRAL ILLINOIS writes: “Hello! I am a member of the Facebook pole barns and buildings page and see your post with advice often. I honor your opinions. I am wondering if you can help me out. I have a 30×48 pole barn in central […]
Read moreWall Height, What’s Included? and Drill Set Bracket Usage
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/05/2023Today the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about customizing the wall height to best “utilize sheet goods” on interior walls, what Hansen includes in a pole barn kit, and the practicality of using a drill set bracket for columns into an existing slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Once I save up the funds, I […]
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- Tags: Eave Height, Drywall Length, Post Frame Kit, Existing Slab, Drill Set Brackets, Pole Building Kit, Wall Height
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Wide and Tall, Building on Slope, and a Condensation Issue
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/28/2023This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about the potential wide and tall a pole building can be designed, if a pole building can be building on a slope, and how to mitigate condensation in an existing ‘horse barn’ with an open metal roof. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How wide and tall can […]
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- Tags: Pole Building Width, Pole Building Truss Span, Build On Slope, Condensation, Uneven Slope Site, Horse Barn Moisture, Pole Building Height, Sloped Site
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Pole Barn Conversion, Condensation Concerns, and Setting Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/21/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions regarding converting a section of an existing building into living space, concerns about condensation in an insulated wall, and a concern about setting trusses too soon following a concrete pour. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello! We have a pole barn already built, 60×80, and we’ve decided […]
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- Tags: R-1, Pole Barn Conversion, Residential Addition, R-III, Concrete Pour, Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Condensation, Setting Trusses, Occupancy Classification
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Foundation Requirements, Stem Walls, and Building on Slab
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/14/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the type of foundation and uplift requirements there is for and RV cover and “what not,” building a home on a stem wall or with crawl space, and pluming for a building built on slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: For a 24 x40 x12 pole […]
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- Tags: Pole Barn Foundation, Post Frame Stem Wall, Concrete On Grade, Building Uplift, Uplift, Crawl Space, Wet Set Brackets, Post Frame Plumbing, Post Frame Design Loads
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Pool Insulation, Span Tables for Floor Joists, and Post Brackets
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/17/2023Today the Pole barn Guru addresses reader questions about the use of 2″ Dow Styrofoam sheets to help insulate and above ground pool, advice for a structurally sound 20×40 room with a loft in a building, and if post can be set onto a cinderblock wall. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I live in Minnesota and […]
Read moreDead Air as an Insulator
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/04/2023Dead Air as an Insulator Are you considering building a climate controlled post-frame building? If so, then proper insulation is (or should be) at the top of your list. If you have not seen ridiculous claims of double digit R-values from reflective radiant barriers yet (aka ‘bubble wrap insulation”) you will. Read more about these […]
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- Tags: Cold Cladding, Sheet Insulation, Ventilation, Thermal Bridging, Thermal Break, Cladding, Radiant Barrier, Insulation, Gypsum Wall Board, Vapor Barrier, Convection, Condensation, Climate Controlled, Batt Insulation
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Condensation Challenge, Adding a Garage Door, and Barn Movers
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/26/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about likely condensation challenges with a closed envelope in coastal South Carolina, an addition of a 16′ wide garage door to an existing building, and if the Guru knows any pole barn movers in central Illinois. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I want to keep my building […]
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- Tags: Garage Door, Pole Barn Movers, Moving A Pole Barn, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Moisture Control, Condensation, Closed Envelope, Overhead Garage Door
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Updates to Make to Your Pole Barn in 2023
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/11/2023Updates to Make to Your Pole Barn in 2023 Entering the new year comes with resolutions, and while some may be personal, there are plenty that end up becoming a part of your to-do list. Starting with a clean slate means you can really hone in on what improvements you may need, or what you […]
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- Tags: Recreational, Insulation, Pole Barn, Fire Resistance, Resolution
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Comparing Rockwool and Fiberglass Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/06/2023Comparing Rockwool and Fiberglass Insulation Fiberglass insulation has long been a popular option for slowing heat transmission through building walls and ceilings. While it may have an added benefit of creating a fire-resistant layer between interior and exterior walls, fiberglass still may not measure up to Rockwool’s natural abilities. Like fiberglass, Rockwool is an insulation […]
Read moreFinancing, Ventilation for Metal Trussed Shed, and Concrete Costs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/22/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about what financing is available for a post frame building, a question about ventilation for a metal trusses pole barn, and a comparison of concrete costs for post frame vs red iron buildings. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m looking to build a 25′ x 50′ pole […]
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- Tags: Post Frame Financing, Ventilation, Ceiling Ventilation, Post Frame Concrete, Financing, Concrete Costs, Construction Loan
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Questions About Post Frame Interior Concrete Slabs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/14/2023Questions About Post-Frame Interior Concrete Slabs Reader KYLE in SALEM writes: Hello again, Mike! I hope this finds you well. Setting the stage (some of the following details are merely to paint the broader picture or for interest although perhaps not all will be relevant to my following questions ;-): I built a 48’ x […]
Read moreKnee Bracing, Flying Gable Trim, and Ventilation Needs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/22/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the removal of knee bracing to install interior ceiling and wall steel, a question about a special rake trim for a flying gable, and the possibility of adding ceiling liner panels to a structure and the need for a vapor barrier and proper ventilation. DEAR […]
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- Tags: Expandable Closures, Vapor Barrier, Knee Bracing, Flying Gable Rake Trim, Ventilation, Vented Soffit, Rake Trim, Vented Ridge, Liner Panels
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Condensation Control, Load Requirements, and A Sloped Site
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/15/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about condensation control in Spokane, WA, the availability of a hipped roof design to meet wind and snow loads, and planning for a post frame build on a sloped site. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m in Spokane, WA– a semi-arid region, and I had a question […]
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- Tags: Hipped Roof, Condensation Barrier, A1V, Sloped Site, Wind Loads, Purlin Spacing, Dropstop Condensation Control, Snow Loads
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Scissor Trusses, Attaching a Shouse, Attic Truss Space
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/08/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about possibility of installing scissor trusses in upstate NY where there is a heavy snow load (80psf), a recommendation of whether of not to build a shouse and attach it to an aquaponic greenhouse, what the size of space an attic truss might provide with certain […]
Read moreFraming for Sheetrock, Exterior Stairs, and Board & Batten Siding
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/01/2023This Wednesday, the Pole Barn Guru addresses hanging of sheetrock on horizontal girts compared to conventional framing, the best method to install or add stairs to a structure to comply with building codes, and proper installation for board and batten siding. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have read about the benefits of hanging sheetrock on […]
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- Tags: Board And Batten, 2018 IBC, Alternative Siding, Sheetrock Framing, Horizontal Framing, Exterior Stairs
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Wall Height and Footing size, Builders, and Post Frame Home Kits
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/25/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about footing size for a twenty foot wall height, finding a builder for a post frame buildings, and if Hansen provides post frame home kits. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can you achieve wall heights of 20 feet and if so what kind of footing requirement do […]
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- Tags: Post Frame Home, Barndominium Plans, Pole Barn Builders, Post Frame Wall Heights, Post Frame Footing Size, Post Frame Permit
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Help! My Barndominium Vaulted Ceiling Drips
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/10/2023Help – My Barndominium Vaulted Ceiling Drips Reader HOMER in PIEDMONT writes: “I called in today and was referenced to send an email – I have come across your website and have gained a vast amount of knowledge – I was hoping to get some more information on my situation – I also understand that […]
Read moreDoes My Pole Barn Need a Vapor Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/03/2023Does My Pole Barn Need a Vapor Barrier Above the Metal Ceiling? Reader DAVID in BALDWINSVILLE writes: “I have a new pole barn with bubble vapor barrier under roof metal. I am installing a metal ceiling with R-38 cellulose in the attic. Do I need a vapor barrier above the metal ceiling? The barn will […]
Read moreCeiling Addition, Drywall Orientation, Ridge Vent Replacement
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/30/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions regarding the ability to hang a ceiling addition in a Hansen Building, if it is better to hang drywall parallel or perpendicular to framing, and if Hansen can replace a ridge vent in Buffalo, NY DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I purchased a 25′ x 35′ kit […]
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- Tags: Ceiling Load Trusses, Vented Ridge, Ceiling, Vented Closure, Bottom Chord Deal Load, Hanging Drywall, Drywall
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Corner Trim, Metal Roof Install Issue, and Insulation Solutions
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/16/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about what trim to use on building corners, an issue of installing metal to roof that is extremely out of square, and best options to insulate a building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good afternoon! Looking to see what trim to use on the corners? https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2015/10/horizon-steel-siding/ Sincerely, KYLEIGH DEAR […]
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- Tags: Insulation, Install Roof Steel, Vapor Barrier, Ventilation, Square Roof, Corner Trims, Unfaced Rock Wool Batts, Metal Trims
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Why Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8″ Long
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/04/2022Why Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8” Long Growing up with my Father and six framing contractor uncles (my Dad’s five brothers and Auntie Darlene’s husband Vern) all of us male Momb cousins (myself, brother Mark, Kim, Randy and Scott) eventually became M.E.I. (Momb Enterprises, Inc.) teenage slaves. My beloved Uncle Gil even has on his Facebook […]
Read moreSnow Load, Clear Span Scissor Trusses, and a Window Replacement
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/14/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about whether or not a 30 year old building correct snow load, the possibility of clear spanning scissor trusses to eighty feet, and assistance with the replacement (or repair) of a window in a Hansen Building from 2014. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How do I figure […]
Read moreWeather Resistant Barriers, LVL Notches, and Design Ideas
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/07/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about weather resistant barriers, a caution to not attempt to notch LVL rafters, and a recommended design solution for a new build. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We are in process of designing our barndominium with hoping to start building next spring. Do you have a recommendation […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Standing Seam, Truss Spacing, LVL, Notching Rafters, Spray Foam, Overhangs, Weather Resistant Barriers, Design Solutions
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Can No Longer Afford Spray Foam for a PEMB
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/25/2022Can no Longer Afford Spray Foam for a PEMB Loyal reader CINDY in TYLER writes: “I had a steel building (20×18) built with steel frame and metal exterior. This is going to be my house. It will have a loft that is half the size of the building. Originally the builder talked me into spray […]
Read morePolycarbonate Frame, Concrete Thickness, and Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/17/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the use of a hard-sided (polycarbonate) frame, how thick a concrete pads has to be to house an RV, and insulation options for a vacation home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can a pole structure be built as a hard-sided (polycarbonate) frame 20 feet wide, without […]
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- Tags: Insulation, Greenhouse, Concrete Thickness, Polycarbonate, RV Storage, Rebar
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An Innovation to Attach Tops of Interior Walls
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/28/2022An Innovation to Attach Tops of Interior Walls Roof and/or floor trusses should not be fixed attached to tops of non-load bearing interior walls. In a previous article, I discussed a possible solution to this challenge (please read: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2016/01/attaching-interior-walls-to-trusses/). Those brilliant engineering type folks at Simpson may just have invented a better mouse trap for […]
Read moreInsulation and Ventilation, Straw Bales, and Double Bubble
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/20/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about using cardboard and heavy plastic to vent and insulate a pole building, use of straw bales an insulator, and best way to ventilate and reduce roof noise. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: On my 42×63 2 story pole building (heated first floor) I have trusses 9’ […]
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