Category Archives: single slope
Skillion Roofs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/01/2023Skillion Roof Question Reader WELLS in AIKEN writes: “I am building a 20′ x 24′ pole barn studio with a skillion roof. What size roof rafter to span the 20′ without any sagging? 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 or a more engineered rafter. I do not want any supporting poles on the interior […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Sheds, single slope
- Tags: Skillion Roofs, Mono-slope, High Pitch Roof, Lean-to Shed, Barndominium, Shed Roof
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Occupancy, a Single-Slope Residence, and Lean-to Addition
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/16/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru take care of reader questions about getting an occupancy permit in Victor ID, the size and scope of building a single-slope with a loft, and the addition of a lean-to to an existing structure. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I follow your posts and have seen some who question if […]
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- Tags: Residential Post Frame, Single-slope, Lean-to Addition, Lean-to, Loft, R-3, Occupancy
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Pole Barn House Roof Styles
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/27/2021POLE BARN HOUSE ROOF STYLES: WHICH ONE IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU? Today’s guest blogger is John Hamlin, an industrial manufacturing writer with a passion for technology. Having a background in construction and a keen interest in engineering, John has slowly made his way into becoming a major contributor to many online publications. The […]
Read more- Categories: Gambrel, single slope, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Hip Roofs, Mono Roof, Skillion Roofs, Attic, Monopitch Trusses, Gambrel Roofs, Mezzanine
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Hansen Buildings Instant Pricing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/10/2019Hansen Pole Buildings’ Instant Pricing Program™ Back in 1980, when I was first exposed to pole barns, in order to give a potential client a price quote, I had to do a manual breakdown of all of the components necessary to assemble their building. Luckily, most buildings were fairly simple rectangular boxes, but it was […]
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- Tags: Instant Pricing, Building Hips, Gambrels, Monitor Buildings, Building Code, Building Sheds, Porches, Instant Pricing Program
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Designing a Single Slope Pole Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/21/2017Designing a Single Slope Finished Pole Barn Reader JIM in ROCHESTER writes: “I am looking for an immediate response. I am building a 30×50 single pitch pole barn that I will eventually insulate and drywall. I plan to run a row of posts down the center of the barn to support the rafters. I will […]
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