Category Archives: Concrete
Splash Boards, Roof Loads, and Truss Spacing
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/11/23 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about shrinkage of splash boards installed wet, roof load capacity, and truss spacing for an RV storage building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have two questions (related) regarding splash boards and concrete floor top. My splash boards have been in place for quite a while, and […]
Read moreVapor Barrier for a Ceiling
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/11/18 @ 8:00Reader GEORGE in LOUISVILLE writes: “I am looking to install tin on the ceiling of my 54 X 75 pole shed. I was wondering if 6 mil plastic sheeting with all seams taped would work for a vapor barrier? My concern is not to have it rain in my building after the tin is up […]
Read moreBusting Post Frame Barndominium Myths
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/10/20 @ 8:00Busting Post Frame Barndominium Myths Yep, I have been web surfing again and I came across a stick frame building contractor’s website who obviously either doesn’t understand fully engineered post frame construction, or just frankly doesn’t care to add it to his arsenal of design solutions. My comments are in italics. MYTH #1. MOST BANKS WON’T […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Footings, Shouse, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building Comparisons, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses
- Tags: Construction Loan, Concrete Piers, Double Trusses, Building Code Compliant, Steel Brackets, Barndominium, Footers, Post Frame Barndominium, Concrete Footers
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Seal Walls, Fill for Compaction, and Condensation Control
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/10/16 @ 8:00Let’s close out the week with another installment of Ask the Pole Barn Guru! First up is a resolution to seal up a building, followed by assistance with compacted fill, and finally an alternative to spray foam to control condensation. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I purchased a pole building from you last year and there […]
Read morePosts and Collars, Girts, and Non-Vented Soffits
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/10/12 @ 8:00This week’s edition of Pole Barn Guru visits the topics of post and footing sizes, bookshelf girts for drywall, and non-vented soffits for building with spray foam insulation. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am currently 68 but I built pole barns as a younger man the biggest being a hay barn 24′ eaves X 80 […]
Read moreAvoiding Being Driven Crazy With Barndominium Questions Part II
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/10/08 @ 8:00Part II of a two part series. If you didn’t see Part I, go back one day. Mike’s answers are in italics. In each house at ends of the “L” layout, I plan to have 1/3 open plan at two stories, for our great room, with nice windows for great views. The other 2/3 areas […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Concrete, Columns, Lumber, Post Frame Home
- Tags: Clearspan Trusses, Type X Sheetrock, LVL Beams, Splash Plank, Pressure Preservative Treated Splash Plank, Bookshelf Girts, Toe-nailing, Clearspan
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Floor Plan Ideas, An “L” Shaped Building, and Floor Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/10/05 @ 8:00This Monday the Pole barn Guru answers questions about floor plan ideas for a monitor style building, plans for a “Zen Den” or “Party Barn” in an L shape, and whether or not it is worth adding reflective radian barrier under slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I am wondering if you have any floor […]
Read morePost Frame Home Zero Barrier Entry Over a Crawl Space
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/10/02 @ 8:00Post Frame Home Zero Barrier Entry Over a Crawl Space Reader MARC in AUBURN writes: “I am asking what might be an odd question, but I need to ask it to see if it is even an option. Is it possible to build a post frame home with part of it having a concrete floor […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Barndominium, About The Pole Barn Guru, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Footings, Building Drainage, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Post Frame Home, Crawl Space, Zero Barrier Entry, Wood Foundation Walls, All-weather Wood Foundations, Treated Wood Foundations, Treated Wood Foundation
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Bolt to Slab, Metal Distortion, and a Moisture Drip Issue
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/09/21 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about use of dry-set brackets to existing slab, spray foam distorting metal, and a problem with drip when temperature is just right. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How thick does the edge of concrete need to be to support a pole barn if using the bolt on top […]
Read moreSIP Floor Panels, Stack-able Hanger Doors, and Sliding Door Installation
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/09/07 @ 8:00This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about installing a SIP floor instead of concrete, stack-able hanger doors for addition, and rough cuts on some sliding door lateral braces. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am considering installing SIP floor in my pole barn instead of a concrete floor (the barn will be a […]
Read moreTop Chord Repair, Little Voices, and Building Use
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/08/31 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru tackles questions about repairing a rotted top chord of an existing truss, a little voice in a contractor’s head, and the use of an existing building on newly purchased parcel. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: When we bought our property the pole barn on it already had a rotting roof with […]
Read moreFinal Inspection, Framing Lumber, and Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/08/21 @ 8:00This Friday’s blog include some extra Pole Barn Guru reader’s questions about a final inspection, materials needs for a building, and the quantity of trusses for another. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: In a pole barn the inspector will not pass final inspection with a crushed concrete floor for storage of any kind of vehicle inside […]
Read moreA Frustrated Shopper, Sealant Around Posts, and Vapor Barriers
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/07/27 @ 8:00Today’s Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about a frustrating shopping experience, use of a sealant around embedded posts, and best method for a vapor barrier under concrete. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello my husband and I have been pre-approved to finance a pole barn and I am becoming very FRUSTRATED. We have called “Oscar […]
Read moreAttic Venting, Moisture Reduction, and a Vapor Barrier
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/07/06 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about ventilation for an attic space, what type of insulation to use for the reduction or elimination of moisture, and to place a vapor barrier under the concrete slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I know you have answered a few questions regarding attic venting so I […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Concrete, Pole Barn Questions, Building Overhangs
- Tags: Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Gable Vents, Attic Venting, Concrete Vapor Barrier
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Pouring Concrete into Holes With a High Water Table
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/06/16 @ 8:00Back in my general contractor days we would run into building sites where water would fill up some or all of our hole depth. While this seemed highly problematic then it was actually far less of an issue than originally presumed. Reader RACHEL in CLARK writes: “We are looking to put up a 24′ X […]
Read moreSlab or Crawl, Insulation, and Building by a Leach Field
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/05/25 @ 8:00This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building on a slab or with a crawl space, insulation for a shop, and if a person is able to build near a leach field. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I appreciate the building technology used when building a residential pole barn. I am not yet […]
Read moreIsolating Heated and Unheated Barndominium Concrete Floors
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/05/22 @ 8:00Isolating Heated and Unheated Barndominium Concrete Floors Loyal reader MIKE in COUPEVILLE writes: “I see you recently posted a detailed drawing on insulating the perimeter of a pole barn, very helpful. https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2020/03/meeting-barndominium-slab-requirements/ I’m currently looking at purchasing a large pole barn, it will be 84’x42′ with posts 12′ apart. I plan to make 2 of […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Pole Barn Heating, Insulation, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete
- Tags: Radiant Heat, Pex-Al-Pex Tubing, Concrete Slab Insulation, Concrete Zone Heating, Rigid Insulation, Concrete Slab
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“One-Pour Post Frame Concrete Footings
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/05/21 @ 8:00“One-pour” Post Frame Concrete Footings and Bottom Collars As originally engineered Hansen Pole Buildings’ column encasement design, had pressure preservative columns placed to the bottom of an augured hole. Pre-mix concrete was then poured around each column’s lower 16-18 inches to form a bottom collar. Concrete to wood’s bond strength was sufficient to enable this […]
Read moreAdding to a Floating Slab Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/05/19 @ 8:00Adding to a Floating Slab Building Most buildings need foundations to transfer the structure’s weight as well as roof and floor loads into the ground. Small sheds and backyard structures like gazebos and pergolas may not need elaborate foundations because they are so light. But, for any building over about 150 square feet, a strong […]
Read moreWhere to Stop Metal, Installing a Sliding Door, and Footings
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/05/18 @ 8:00This week’s Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about where to stop metal in relation to concrete, installing a sliding door to a repurposed building, and the proper depth of footings. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Where do I stop my metal in relation to my grade board/ bottom stringer. I’ve set the bottom of my […]
Read moreFootings, Payments, and Financing
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/05/11 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about a requirement for “continuous footings” in South Carolina, lump sim or payments for a building purchase, and finance options. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Are continuous footings required for a pole barn in Dorchester County South Carolina. Size is 24 x 32 M KELLY in SUMMERVILLE DEAR […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete, Footings
- Tags: Payments, Footings, Financing, Continuous Footings
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Footers, Building Over Old Pool, and Home Made Glu-Lams
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/04/27 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about need for a “footer,” building over an old pool, and the efficacy or viability of building ones own glulaminated posts. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: You have most likely answered this question before. I don’t seem to be able to find it. I am thinking about building a […]
Read moreMeeting Barndominium Perimeter Slab Insulation Requirements
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/03/24 @ 8:00Meeting Barndominium Perimeter Slab Insulation Requirements Our world (at least my world) of post frame buildings has evolved quickly into residential construction of barndominiums, shouses (shop/houses) and post frame homes. Having built two shouses for myself, I have learned a lot about what to do and not to do, as well as receiving helpful contributions […]
Read moreBeginning a Shouse Journey in Washington State Part I
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/03/11 @ 8:00A shouse (shop/house), barndominium or post frame house project may seem daunting, however by doing lots of reading, research and asking questions, an average individual can craft for themselves a home they love, tailored to meet their family’s wants and needs. Loyal reader ROBERT in OLYMPIA writes: “Hello to the Pole Barn Guru or whoever […]
Read more- Categories: Building Overhangs, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Workshop Buildings, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Post Frame Home, Concrete, Barndominium, Building Drainage, Budget, Shouse, Porches, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Post Brackets, Stick Built Building, Shouse, Porch, Pocket Gopher Review Process, Overhangs, Barndominium
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Where Your Barndominium Dollars Go
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/03/04 @ 8:00Where Your Barndominium Dollars Go Recently published by NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) was their 2019 Cost of Construction Survey. I will work from their ‘average numbers’ to breakdown costs so you can get a feel for where your barndominium, shouse or post frame home dollars go. Please use this as a reference only, […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Windows, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Concrete, Insulation, Footings, Barndominium, Pole Building Comparisons, Roofing Materials, Budget, Pole Barn Planning, Professional Engineer, Steel Roofing & Siding, Pole Barn Homes, Building Contractor, Pole Building Siding
- Tags: HVAC, Backfill, Sheathing, Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical, Excavation, Trusses, National Association Of Home Builders, Retaining Walls, Framing
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Condensation Above Metal Building Roof Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/03/03 @ 8:00Condensation Above Metal Building Roof Insulation Only those few long time readers or those who had time on their hands and have read every blog I ever wrote will recall this story about my adventures with metal building roof insulation: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2011/11/metal-building-insulation-in-pole-buildings-part-i/. Reader JOSH in CORVALLIS is having issues with how metal building insulation is (or […]
Read moreBarndominium: One Story or Two?
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/02/21 @ 8:00Barndominium: One Floor or Two? Welcome to an ongoing debate about whether it is more cost effective to build a one story or two story barndominium. Commonly I read people advising two stories is less expensive than a single story. Reader TODD in HENNING put me to work when he wrote: “I’m curious why “Going […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Apartments, Trusses, Windows, Concrete, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium, Insulation, Building Interior, Shouse, Pole Barn Questions, Budget, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building Comparisons, Pole Barn Homes, About The Pole Barn Guru, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Condensation, Ceiling Joists, Vented Ridge, Commercial Bookshelf Girts, Dripstop, Wall Insulation Cavity, Enclosed Vented Overhangs, Condenstop, Floor Trusses
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Top of Barndominium Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/01/31 @ 8:00Where Should the Top of Barndominium Slab Be? Loyal reader DANIEL in OWENSVILLE writes: “Mike, First I want to say thanks for all that I have learned from your Blog. I am confused on a couple of points you made concerning floor height… “Occasionally we have clients who ask why they can’t run the concrete […]
Read moreBarndominium Warrantees
Posted by polebarnguru on 20/01/22 @ 8:00Barndominium Warrantees Regular readers of my articles are aware I have joined and regularly read and contribute to every Facebook and Linkedin group about barndominiums and post frame buildings I possibly can find. My goal always is for people to get their best possible value for their investment, even should they somehow decide Hansen Pole […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Steel Roofing & Siding, Building Contractor, Pole Building Siding, Trusses
- Tags: Steel Warranty, Lifetime Paint Warranty, Barndominium Warranty, Timber Warranty, Wood Columns Warranty, Workmanship Warranty
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Bare Splash Planks
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/31 @ 8:00Oh What to do About Bare Splash Planks Most people rarely notice or pay attention to splash planks (skirt boards) below their post frame (pole building) siding. They are so far below eye level frankly most people just do not notice them! Reader TOOD in SPRINGFIELD worries about them. He writes: “Hi there, I called […]
Read moreColumn Types, SW Missouri, and Site Preparation
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/30 @ 8:00Today’s Pole Barn Guru discusses reader questions about types of columns used in Hansen Pole Buildings, what type of car for a small 2 story barn, and the best site preparation. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good morning. I was just running through your website looking at the different materials you guys use for your buildings […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete, Footings, Columns
- Tags: Concrete Holes, Building Site Preparation, Wood Columns, Post Types, Type Of Car, Small Garage
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A Workshop, A Sliding Door, and A Metal Gauge of a Beverage Can
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/23 @ 8:00This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about a new a heated floor in a new workshop, adding a large sliding door to a building, and the metal gauge of a beverage can. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, New fan of your site 🙂 We are designing a 40×80 pole building workshop for heavy equipment, […]
Read moreConcrete: Cured or Dried?
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/19 @ 8:00Concrete: Cured or Dried? Recently I posted an article in regards to finishing a concrete slab-on-grade. I admit to knowing slightly more about concrete than I do about plumbing. Muy poquito – one of the few Spanish terms I can actually pronounce (and have used all too frequently when visiting South America). For those of […]
Read moreBuilding Permits, Building Changes, and Frost Protection
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/16 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about ability to “build … without any problems…” permitting, adding wall skirting to an open building, and appropriate frost protection. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can I build my pole barn in Hernando County without any problems from the county for permitting which is located in Brooksville, Florida? […]
Read moreBarndominium Flooring Over Radiant Heat
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/13 @ 8:01Our shouse (shop/house) has radiant in floor heat on its lower level and we love it! (read about it here: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2012/08/radiant-floor-heating/) I encourage anyone who is building a barndominium, shouse, post frame home or even a garage or shop to at least have Pex-Al-Pex tubing placed in any slab-on-grade concrete floors (research Pex-Al-Pex here: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2019/05/pex-al-pex-tubing-for-post-frame-concrete-slabs/). […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Heating, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, About The Pole Barn Guru, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete
- Tags: PEX-AL-PEX, Pex-Al-Pex Tubing, Laminate Flooring, Engineered Wood Flooring, Bamboo Flooring, Natural Stone Flooring, Barndominium, Travertine Flooring
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How to Finish a Concrete Slab on Grade
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/12/10 @ 8:00How to Finish a Concrete Slab on Grade Concrete is not my friend, it ranks right there with my ability to do plumbing. My Dad was awesome, he could do either of these with ease. Neither of these tasks, done by me personally, have given me results I am pleased with. So I hire professionals. […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Concrete
- Tags: Power Trowel, Mag Float, Hand Trowel, Broom Surface Concrete
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Rebar for Post Frame Concrete Slabs on Grade
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/11/29 @ 8:00Building with concrete involves many steps to achieve best results, including grading, forming, placing and finishing. One crucial step is placing reinforcing bars (rebar) correctly. An engineer should do technical design work and provide specific information regarding sizes, configuration and placement of rebar. Slabs-on-grade for post frame buildings do not usually carry building loads, these […]
Read moreAg Exemptions, Truss Spacing, and Concrete Vapor Barriers
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/10/28 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru discusses ag exemptions for building permits, the effect of spacing trusses at 12′ or more, and concrete vapor barriers. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do I have to have a permit to build one poll barn on Ag land? DANIEL in PIERSON DEAR DANIEL: Many jurisdictions nationwide exempt true agricultural […]
Read moreOverhead Door Install Without Concrete Floor
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/10/16 @ 8:00Overhead Door Install Without a Concrete Floor Reader WILLIE in SHELBYVILLE writes: “ I am building a pole barn and I am not going to pour concrete on the floor just a rock base and I am going to install an overhead door. My question is what do I need to stop the door from […]
Read moreRoof Trusses 4′ o.c., Condensation Issues, and a Sliding Door
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/10/14 @ 8:00This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about roof trusses at 4′ o.c., ways to solve condensation issues, and sliding door options. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My question is I just purchased some roof trusses that are 32 feet long heel to heel they are constructed with 2 by 4s can I put these […]
Read more- Categories: Sliding Doors, Pole Barn Questions, Trusses, Ventilation, Concrete
- Tags: Truss Loads, Seal Floor, Roof Trusses, Condensation, Spray Foam, Sliding Doors
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Barn Conversions, Raising a Building, and Pole Barns on Concrete Slabs
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/10/07 @ 8:00Today’s Pole Barn Guru discusses a possible conversion of an old pole barn, raising a building, and how site preparation helps with concrete slabs. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Have a 40’ x 100’, 2 sides enclosed, pole barn I would like to convert to a house / garage combo. Columns are 20’ on center in […]
Read moreTipping Up Post Frame Walls
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/10/04 @ 8:00Reader JIMMY in ROCK HILL writes: “I want to get your opinion on the pole barn building method seen in the linked video. (RR buildings) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVwUl4cm8fQ I am impressed at the built in efficiency of his process. Is there a benefit to his post ground connection, (i am aware that his method will use lots […]
Read moreYet Another Case for Engineered Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/09/19 @ 8:00Yet Another Case for Engineered Buildings (The six photos at https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/article/construction-resumes-following-barn-collapse are essential to this story) In case you are wondering why I rail so loudly about building permit agricultural exemptions for buildings, these photos (look at bases of columns) should quell any wonderment. https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2011/12/exempt-agricultural-buildings/ From a September 2, 2019 article by Amanda Purcell at […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Pole Building Comparisons, Building Department, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Concrete, Rebuilding Structures
- Tags: Concrete Footings, Bijou Contracting, Stop Work Order, Health Insurance Portability And, Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act, Freedom Of Information Law, Concrete Piers
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Vapor Barrier, Replacement Skylights, and Frost Heave
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/08/05 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about vapor barrier, a solution for skylights, and how to reduce frost heave. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Vapor barrier under roof metal or under trusses with insulation on top? I find never-ending opinions about where to place vapor barrier in a post frame building. If the space […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials, Steel Roofing & Siding, Ventilation, Concrete, Footings
- Tags: Vapor Barrier, Skylights, Frost Heave
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More Thoughts on Polyurethane Foam
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/07/25 @ 8:00More Thoughts on High Density Polyurethane Foam for Column Backfill Reader STEPHEN contributes a question regarding high density polyurethane foam for column backfill: “Hello, I have this question I would like to pass along to the “pole barn Guru” to be answered, I doubt I will get the answer I need in the time frame, […]
Read moreOne Pour Pole Barn Post Installation
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/07/17 @ 8:00Reader AARON from CARTHAGE writes: “Curious to see your thoughts on the Pro-footer one pour bracket. Would attaching these brackets to the post compromise the pressure treating leading to a chance of rot? I’ve seen their footer cages and their uplift brackets but these seem to be a better choice provided they don’t compromise the […]
Read moreStilt Post Frame on Permafrost
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/05/24 @ 8:00I have written previously about post frame design involving concrete slabs on grade in areas of permafrost: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2018/04/post-frame-permafrost/. Today we will venture into a land where “stilts” are a design solution. Permafrost is loosely defined as soil and/or rock remaining frozen for more than two years. Big trees do not guarantee an absence of permafrost; […]
Read moreSelf-Designed Pole Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/05/17 @ 8:00Spring, When a Young Man’s Heart Turns to Self-Designing Pole Buildings For some obscure reason a plethora of otherwise intelligent people have an idea. This idea being they can structurally design a building to be adequate to resist applied climactic loads, without any actually engineering background. Given an under designed building can lead to failure, […]
Read morePre-Drilling, Housewrap, and Concrete Footings
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/05/13 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about pre-drilling steel panels, the proper use of house-wrap and weather resistant barriers, as well as concern for the effectiveness or fresh concretes ability to withstand compression. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What size hole should I predrill in panels for the #12 diaphragm screws? Thanks! JOSEPH in […]
Read moreSturdi-Wall Plus Concrete Brackets
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/05/08 @ 8:00Sturdi-Wall Plus Concrete Brackets Long time readers will recall a previous article regarding Sturdi-Wall Plus concrete brackets: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2012/09/concrete-brackets-2/ Sturdi-Wall Plus brackets are a heavy-duty engineered anchoring system for attaching wood columns to concrete foundations and are generally used in post-frame buildings but have other applications as well. These brackets are made with ¼ “steel plate […]
Read morePEX-AL-PEX Tubing for Post Frame Concrete Slabs
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/05/03 @ 8:00PEX-AL-PEX Tubing For Post Frame Concrete Slabs Long time readers will recall my prior article on PEX tubing for post frame concrete slabs: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2016/08/pex-tubing/. I caught up with my friend Les Graham of Radiant Outfitters at the recent NFBA (National Frame Building Association) Expo in Louisville, who I volunteered to do a nice video in […]
Read moreThe Case of the Frost Heave and a Pole Barn Porch
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/04/02 @ 8:00Allow me to preface this post about a frost heaved porch with a reference to Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Holmes and Watson solved fictional criminal dilemmas with deductive reasoning. In my cases, nearly 40 years of experience (plus knowing and relying upon input from many brilliant engineers) allows me to recommend solutions with […]
Read moreHow to Wire a Winch, Floor Vapor Barrier, and Floor Sealant
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/04/01 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru assists reader with wiring a winch, vapor barriers for a floor, and floor sealant. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you know how to wire ATV warn winch to make electric winch boxes? MAX in SPOKANE DEAR MAX: Thanks to magical miracles of internet and Google here is where you can […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Building Interior, Pole Building How To Guides, Ventilation
- Tags: Wiring, Floor Sealant, Winch, Vapor Barrier
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Slab on Grade or Crawl Space?
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/03/29 @ 8:00Slab on Grade or Crawlspace? Long-time readers of this column recall seeing a profuse number of articles written in regards to crawl spaces. These articles have been on a gradual increase since this first one six years ago: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2013/03/crawl-space/. With residential post frame construction becoming rapidly more popular as more people discover this system’s benefits, […]
Read moreParticipating in Rick’s Post Frame Cabin Planning
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/03/26 @ 8:01Participating in Rick’s Post Frame Cabin Planning Happy readers have been following Hansen Pole Buildings’ Designer Rick’s journey towards constructing a new cabin. Rick has graciously asked me to jump in with sage advice (yep, Rick and I are both old guys), as well as answering some questions he has posed. Rick mentions using a […]
Read morePole Barn Cabin Part II
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/03/22 @ 8:00Today’s blog is a continuation from yesterday….Rick Carr, Senior Building Designer for Hansen Buildings shares his thoughts on planning his new pole barn cabin. From JA Hansen, co-owner of Hansen Buildings….Thanks Rick! Next I dealt with the crawl space: After deciding that I want to do a crawl space, several design issues arise and decisions […]
Read moreMore Condensation Fun
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/03/13 @ 8:00Long time readers should be thoroughly drenched with solutions to condensation issues by now. As post frame construction has moved off farms and into suburbia, climate control has brought with it a plethora of condensation challenges. Reader KRYSTA in SPOKANE writes: “Hello! I have a pre-existing pole building that I am having a ton of […]
Read moreElectrical Planning, Moisture Issues, and Ceiling Barriers
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/02/25 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru fields questions on electrical planning, moisture issues, and ceiling barriers. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good Morning/Evening: I currently have a 36′ wide x 48′ long with 12′ tall ceiling pole barn that I would like wire for lights and outlets. I intend to run main power from the street pole […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Ventilation, Concrete, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Electrical Planning, Moisture, Ground Moisture, Plastic Barriers, Ventilation
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Minimizing Excavation in Post Frame Buildings Part II
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/02/14 @ 8:00Minimizing Excavation In Combination With Post-Frame Frost Protected Shallow Foundations Part II In our last thrilling episode Snidely Whiplash had tied our fair damsel in distress, Nell Fenwick, to railroad tracks. Oops – railroad engineers are not what most of you were expecting! Continuing with a simplified solution response to reader DAVID’s ideas regarding site […]
Read moreMinimizing Excavation in Post Frame Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/02/13 @ 8:00Minimizing Excavation In Combination With Post-Frame Frost Protected Shallow Foundations Regular readers of this column recognize a groundswell movement towards energy efficient post frame building design. Reader (and Mechanical Engineer) DAVID in CONNECTICUT had some thoughts (after reading a volume of my article pages) in regards to FPSF (Frost Protected Shallow Foundations) and radiant in […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Footings, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Radiant Heat, FPSF, Pex Tubing, Skirtboard, Insulation, Vapor Barrier
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How to Properly Apply Post Frame Concrete Sealant
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/02/06 @ 8:00How to Properly Apply Post Frame Building Concrete Sealant Condensation in post frame buildings can be problematic. In order to reduce condensation probabilities, minimizing water vapor sources proves to be paramount. Concrete slabs, especially if no vapor barrier was placed beneath them, are a prime source of water vapor. Proper application of sealant can greatly […]
Read moreCement Versus Concrete
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/01/17 @ 8:00Cement versus Concrete Scraping a chalkboard (also known as a blackboard) with fingernails produces a sound and feeling most people find extremely irritating. Basis of this innate reaction to sound has been studied in the field of psychoacoustics (branch of psychology concerned with perception of sound and its physiological effects). In response to audio stimuli, […]
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- Tags: Concrete, Cement, Portland Cement, Cement Sidewalk, Cement Mixer, Concrete Mixer
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Concrete Apron Around a Pole Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/01/16 @ 8:00Concrete Apron Around A Pole Barn My lovely bride and I live in a post frame (pole barn) home along South Dakota’s Lake Traverse. Long time loyal readers of this column have seen photos of it more than once. For those who have missed out, our home was featured on NFBA’s (National Frame Building Association) […]
Read moreReader Put Up a Competitor’s Shed
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/01/15 @ 8:00We Put Up a Competitor’s Shed Sadly not everyone does adequate research to realize how outstanding of a value added a Hansen Pole Buildings’ post frame building kit package truly will be. Long time readers of these blog articles (nearly 1600) and questions answered in Monday’s “Ask the Pole Barn Guru™” column (around 1000) have […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Concrete, Sheds, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Building Comparisons, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Natural Gas Heat, BIBS Insulation, Geothermal Heat, Ventilation, Closed Cell Insulation, Post Frame Building Kit Package, Vented Ridge, Siloxa-Tek 8505, R19 Insulation, Vapor Barrier
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Some Pole Barns Deserve a Proper Burial
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/01/11 @ 8:00Some Pole Barns Deserve a Proper Burial Reader STEPHAN in OGDENSBURG writes: “Dear Pole Barn Guru, I have a 30ish year old 32 by 54 feet horse pole barn where half the poles heaved some for more than 1 foot over the years. I need to fix it this year because I am afraid that […]
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- Tags: Floating Posts, Bedrock, Permacolumns, Bond Beam, Sono Tubes, Building On Bedrock, Lean-to Shed
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Eave Lights, Building Plans, and Foundations
Posted by polebarnguru on 19/01/07 @ 8:00Today Mike answers questions about eave lights, drawing building plans, and foundation plans. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How to I attach the poly eave lights to the building frame? RUSSELL in BOISE DEAR RUSSELL: Polycarbonate panels are best predrilled for screw fasteners using a 3/8” bit. Screw pattern for eave lights is same as for […]
Read moreA Steel Ceiling, Wall Finishes, and Condensation
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/12/24 @ 8:00Today Mike addresses questions about steel ceilings, options for wall finishes, and condensation in added space. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a 40ft wide x 60ft long x 12ft high pole barn. The trusses are 4ft on center. I want to put a steel ceiling up and wanted to know the best size piece […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Ventilation, Concrete, Building Interior, Pole Barn Heating
- Tags: Condensation, Ventilation, Ceiling Steel, Wall Finishes
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Pole Building Columns Without Ups or Downs
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/12/14 @ 8:00Post Frame Columns Without Ups or Downs Once post frame building columns are placed into those holes in ground, there needs to be (or sure should be) a solid plan to keep them from being sucked out of ground, or sinking down into it. FEATURE: Pre-mix concrete bottom collars attached to columns with pounded in […]
Read moreUplift Plate
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/12/12 @ 8:00Uplift Plate™ I realize I got you readers happily involved in reading a series of articles however I need to break it up slightly. In delivering “The Ultimate Post Frame Building Experience”™ Hansen Pole Buildings perpetually searches for new materials and methods to maintain our post frame kit packages as best possible value for your […]
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- Tags: Rebar, Truss Plate, International Building Cofe
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Pouring Concrete Against Wall Steel
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/12/10 @ 7:00Reader CHRISTI in INOLA writes: “Is it standard practice to pour concrete above the base trim of the building? In the attached photos you can see the red chalk line where the concrete will come up to. Help! They are coming this week to pour.” Gentle inquirers, if you want a relatively quickly (or in […]
Read moreA Red Barn, Traditional Footings Not Needed, and Added Lighting
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/12/03 @ 8:00The Pole Barn Guru answers questions about a traditional red barn, footings, and additional lighting to outside of building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, We are looking to have a barn built by the Amish community, but are having trouble finding someone to contact. I see on your website you have had several things […]
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- Tags: Junction Box, Outside Lighting, Post-Frame, Footings, Red Barn
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Importance of Constrained Posts
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/11/28 @ 8:01Importance of Constrained Posts In structural design of post frame (pole) buildings, an ability to transfer wind shear loads from roof to endwalls to ground becomes a key to cost effective design success. When sidewall columns are in a properly constrained condition (usually by attachment to a concrete slab-on-grade) shear forces are reduced by 25%. […]
Read moreSiloxa-Tek 8505 Concrete Sealant
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/11/27 @ 8:00Siloxa-Tek 8505 Concrete Sealant Recently I received a question from a reader who was having condensation issues in his post frame (pole) building. Amongst my suggestions was using a concrete floor sealant, if there was not a well-sealed vapor barrier underneath the slab. Following this conversation, my reader did his research and determined a silane […]
Read moreA Residential Pole Barn, Missing Lumber, and Building on Existing Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/11/19 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about plans for a residential pole barn, lumber going missing, and to building an existing slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I’m looking to build a residential pole barn. I would need enough space for 3 bedroom 2 bath. How big of a pole barn would I need? […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete, Footings
- Tags: Residential Pole Barn, Lumber Missing, Brackets, Plans, Slab
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Installing Insulation, Properly Treated Posts, and a Slab Solution
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/11/12 @ 8:00The Pole Barn Guru helps with installing insulation in wet seasons, properly treated posts, as well as a solution to embedded posts when bedrock is present. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello. I am ready to install the insulation and metal on our pole building’s roof. I remember reading how it is important to install the […]
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- Tags: Slab, Post Treatment, Roof Steel Wet, Posts, Insulation, A1V, Bedrock
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Foundations
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/11/09 @ 8:00Foundations – Post Frame Keeps It Simple Post frame (pole building) construction affords a plethora of savings for a new building owner, chief amongst these are foundation simplicity. I’ve previously expounded upon foundation savings in post frame construction as compared to stick frame buildings: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2011/10/buildings-why-not-stick-frame-construction/. Today I will add some graphics to reinforce (pun intended) […]
Read morePole Barn Moisture Issues
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/10/24 @ 8:00Moisture from condensation can be a major issue in initially poorly thought out pole barns. Reader MATT in SHAKOPEE writes: “Hi. I am having issues with moisture in my pole barn. It is getting to the point that mold is starting to show up on the walls and cement floor. The barn is about 28 […]
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- Tags: Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Condensation, Mold, Moisture Issues
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Avoiding Condensation When Insulating an Existing Pole Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/10/18 @ 8:00Avoiding Condensation When Insulating Existing Pole Barn The last thing people want to have to deal with would be condensation dripping in their pole barn. When an originally unheated cold storage building becomes repurposed to be climate controlled, possible condensation poses some new challenges. If you are reading this article and plans are to construct […]
Read moreInstalling Buildings, Additions, and Custom Designs
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/10/15 @ 8:00Today the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about installing buildings, adding on to an existing structure, and custom designs. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If we purchased from your company do have does it come with installing in Hedgesville WV. Thank you. BRENDA in HEDGESVILLE DEAR BRENDA: Our buildings are designed to be able to be […]
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- Tags: Building Construction, Additions, Custom Design, Installation
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A Redesign, Hansen’s Delivery Range, and Post Hole Backfill
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/10/01 @ 8:00Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about pole barn a redesign, Hansen’s delivery range, and post hole backfill. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If I send you photos of my pole building can you redesign its appearance to make it more attractive? Thanks MATT DEAR MATT: Thank you very much for your interest. Could I […]
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- Tags: Redesign, Delivery, Backfill, Post Hole Compaction, Design
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Brick Ledge on a Pole Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/08/01 @ 8:00Brick Ledge on a Post Frame (Pole) Building Whilst it would not be my personal preference for finish on a post frame building, there are instances when either aesthetics (trying to match other existing structures), local Planning Departments or HOAs (Home Owner Associations) mandate use of brick or stone exteriors. Whether for a wainscot or […]
Read moreIsolating Pole Barn Poles from Concrete Slabs
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/07/05 @ 8:00Isolating Pole Barn Poles From Concrete Slabs The fear factor – comes up again and again in construction. Today’s fear is a concrete slab being poured against the poles (columns) of an existing pole barn will cause the columns to decay. “We have a 25 year old pole barn with 12 main 8×8 poles sunk […]
Read moreFear of Concrete Slab Cracking at Post Corners
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/07/04 @ 8:02Fear of Concrete Slab Cracking at Post Corners Nothing appears to add to the self-importance of a contractor more than instilling fear into the hearts and minds of their clients. If I had a dollar for every fear mongering story I have heard over the years, I would be a wealthy man! Hansen Pole Buildings’ […]
Read moreRetro Insulation, Cost of a Hipped Roof, and Slab Prep!
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/05/28 @ 8:00Today Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about Retro Insulation, Cost of a Hipped Roof, and Slab Prep! DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Retro Pole barn wall insulation: should a person put plastic or some sort of vapor barrier against outside tin on interior, then put fiberglass blanket up? Which Is a better option faced or […]
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- Tags: Visqueen, Hipped Roof, Hipped Roof Trusses, Gravel, Concrete Preparation, Insulation
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Bigfoot Systems
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/05/16 @ 8:00Bigfoot Systems® Bigfoot Systems® bills itself as North America’s Original #1 Selling Pier Footing Form, which I would say is most likely 100% or more correct. So, what exactly is a Bigfoot and why would one use one? Before we get carried away, I have never used a Bigfoot and this is not a celebrity […]
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- Tags: Footings, Sonotubes, Pier Footing, Pier Base, Embedded Columns, Pole Barn Footings
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The Effect of Temperature Upon Concrete and Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/05/11 @ 8:00The Effects of Temperature Upon Concrete and Lumber Every time I begin to think I could never possibly hear something new, I have to be corrected as something new crops up. In this particular instance it was a reasoning to not embed properly pressure treated columns in the ground surrounded by concrete. Rot? Nope – […]
Read morePost Frame and Permafrost
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/04/18 @ 8:00Permafrost is soil, rock or sediment which is frozen for more than two consecutive years. In areas not overlain by ice, it exists beneath a layer of soil, rock or sediment, which freezes and thaws annually and is called the “active layer”. In practice, this means permafrost occurs at an average air temperature of 28°F or […]
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The Perma-Column Price Advantage?
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/04/06 @ 8:00My good friend John owns (among other things) Heartland Permacolumn. I’ve borrowed this from his website (https://www.heartlandpermacolumn.com/products/the-perma-column-price-advantage/): “Perma-Column products give you the ultimate price advantage. You simply cannot put up a building on a concrete foundation for less money. Yet some may say, “They’re too expensive…” HOWEVER, the only people who ever say this install buildings using […]
Read moreReduce Heat, Garage Kits, and Updates to Aging Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/03/26 @ 8:00Reduce Heat, Garage Kits, and Updates to Aging Building DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m looking to build a 40×48 monitor style barn with a 16×48 loft in the center. I don’t plan to heat or cool the loft but would like to reduce the heat in the summer. My first plan is to use a […]
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- Tags: Interior Finish, Reflective Insulation, Concrete Slab, Plans, Clear Span, Reducing Heat
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Basements, Foundations, and OHD Back-Hangs!
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/03/05 @ 8:00DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Is it possible to have a full basement with a residential build? What would a basement do to overall cost percentage wise? NATHAN in OAK LAWN DEAR NATHAN: It is very possible to have a full basement beneath a post frame home. According to www.HomeAdvisor.com installing an unfinished basement will cost […]
Read moreRaised Floors in Post Frame Homes
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/03/02 @ 8:00Raised Floors Are an Opportunity for Post Frame Homes Three months after Hurricane Harvey churned through Texas, dumping 51 inches of rain and damaging an estimated 150,000 homes, the state’s most populous county took a bureaucratic step which has huge implications for how it will deal with the risk of future flooding. On December 5, […]
Read moreSoil Bearing Pressures Challenge
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/02/13 @ 8:00Soil Bearing Pressures Challenge Fast and Loose With Numbers and Terms DAN from MOUNDS VIEW is the first reader who admits they are an addict to my blogs – for this, I love you man!! Luckily there is no 12 step program to cure you, so you are just going to have to keep feeding […]
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- Tags: Soil Load, Uplift, 2100 Soil Rating
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Minimizing Condensation When Building Over an Existing Foundation
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/01/26 @ 8:00Minimizing Condensation When Building Over an Existing Foundation Reader ROSS writes: “Hello, I have a question about venting of my building. I currently am in the process of building a shop myself. I had an existing foundation of 75 x 42 that had 8ft concrete walls all the way around. I’m building my building on […]
Read moreBuilding on Existing Concrete
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/01/11 @ 8:00Building on Existing Concrete Which is Below Grade Trying to utilize existing concrete slabs on grade in new post frame building can bring with it some unique challenges. Reader DARREN has one of these situations which most people do not face. Please read on: “I want to build a pole building on an existing cement […]
Read moreCondensation Under Roof Steel
Posted by polebarnguru on 18/01/09 @ 8:00Condensation Even With Radiant Barrier Installed Under Roof Steel It seems every winter I get a few messages similar to this, So far, this winter, I have gotten two, both from newly constructed post frame buildings and from the same area of the United States (which is known for high humidity). Reader SAM in GREENBANK […]
Read moreVariances in Surface of Pole Building Concrete Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 17/11/16 @ 8:00Variances in Surface of Pole Building Concrete Slabs Reader RON in MARYSVILLE writes: “What is an acceptable variance in the finished level of the concrete floor in a new 24×36 pole building? It is 1/4 inch out of level, 1 1/8 inch slope, 3/4 inch hump all acceptable numbers? My floor has all of these […]
Read moreVapor Barriers for Slabs on Grades
Posted by polebarnguru on 17/11/14 @ 8:00Our gracious thank you to Lisa Richards for this guest blog post. Vapor Barriers for Slabs on Grade Pouring a slab on grade is a common way to lay a sturdy floor or foundation where a basement or crawlspace is unnecessary. However, concrete slabs are vulnerable to moisture from the ground. That’s why, in most […]
Read moreHow Should I Backfill My Pole Barn Holes?
Posted by polebarnguru on 17/10/24 @ 8:00How Should I Backfill My Pole Building Holes This is a subject which is repeatedly brought up. Usually it is ones who are constructing a post frame building which was not designed by a registered design professional (RDP – architect or engineer). The wrong answer could easily lead to a catastrophic failure of the building! […]
Read morePost Protector Surprise
Posted by polebarnguru on 17/10/04 @ 8:00Post Protector Surprise Reader CONNOR from INDIANAPOLIS and I recently had an exchange in regards to the holes of his new post frame building. Connor is proposing to use Post Protectors on the columns of his building. What he has yet to realize is there is going to be a hidden surprise with the use […]
Read moreCan I Build a Pole Barn on my Concrete Slab?
Posted by polebarnguru on 17/10/03 @ 8:00Can I Build a Pole Barn on My Concrete Slab? I dove off from the turnip truck a long time ago, so I have seen a lot of strange things constructed over my nearly 60 year lifetime. Sometimes strange is good, usually not so good. What is remarkable are the structures which are constructed directly […]
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