Category Archives: Constructing a Pole Building
A 100×100 Pole Building, Shingles to Steel, and Double-Bubble
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/27 @ 8:00
This 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? […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Insulation, Ventilation, Pole Barn Questions, Alternate Siding, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Interior, Roofing Materials, Columns, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Steel Roof, Interior Columns, Asphalt Shingles, Condensation Control, Double Bubble, Double Bubble Radiant Barrier, A1V, Pole Building Span
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Tax Credits for First-Time Post Frame Home Buyers Part II
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/21 @ 8:00
Here are some common first-time homebuyer programs: Down Payment Assistance Programs: These programs offer financial assistance to cover a down payment portion required to build a home. Down payments are typically a significant barrier for many first-time buyers, and these programs help reduce upfront costs, making homeownership more achievable. Low-Interest Mortgage Loans: First-time homebuyers may be eligible […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Barndominium
- Tags: USDA Loans, FHA Loans, Fannie Mae Program, Freddie Mac Program, Low-Interest Mortgage Loans, Down Payment Assistance Programs, Mortgage Credit Certificates, Grants For Closing Costs, Government Backed Loans, VA Loans
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Tax Credits for New Post Fame Homes Part I
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/19 @ 8:00
Tax Credits for New Post Frame Homes and Barndominiums For aspiring homeowners, building a new home is an exciting venture. Besides creating your ideal dream home, there’s now an added incentive for those planning to embark on new home construction in 2023 and 2024. There are tax credits and tax breaks able to significantly reduce […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Heating, Post Frame Home, Barndominium
- Tags: Geothermal Pump, Solar Water Heaters, ENERGY STAR Rated Windows, Solar Panels, HVAC System, Renewable Energy Source, Certified Heat Pump, Clean Energy Tax Credit, Wind Turbines
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Additional Guidance, Steel Trusses, and Kit Inclusions
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/13 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Building How To Guides, floorplans, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Technical Support, Steel Trusses, Engineered Building Plans, Post Frame Home, Post Frame Addition
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Kind Words and Questions From a Future Client
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/12 @ 8:00
Kind Words and Questions From a Future Client Reader and future client CHRISTINA in HAWLEY writes: “Firstly, I’m not going to lie. It was YOU (Guru) that kept me more interested in doing business with your company than with others. Even more so than Pioneer Pole Barns here by me and that’s who everyone goes […]
Read more- Categories: About The Pole Barn Guru, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Concrete, Insulation, Budget, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Shed, Dripstop, Condenstop, Porch, Fair Market Value, Post Fame Building, Building Contractor, Hansen Construction Manual
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Guest Blogger on Pole Building Kits
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/31 @ 8:00
Image via Pexels Building Your Dream Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Custom Pole Barn Homes You’re ready to take the next big step in your life and move into a better home. But you don’t want a cookie-cutter house that lacks the unique character and charm you desire. Building a custom pole barn home could […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Powder Coated Screws, Budget, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Pole Barn Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Building Homes
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Insulation/Envelope, Egress Window in Gable, and Ribbed Steel Testing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/23 @ 8:00
Today’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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building Siding, Ventilation, Windows, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- 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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Post-frame Covered Equestrian Round Pens
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/17 @ 8:00
Post-frame Covered Equestrian Round Pens Reader DAWN in MARRIETTA writes: “I know that there is a standard width of beams for roofs and I’d like to fall into that over custom size. I’d like the size to be 80 x 80+ as a covered structure to work horses within. Is this size doable? And approximately […]
Read moreNotching Columns, Use of Winch Box, and Financing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/16 @ 8:00
This 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 moreCan I Purchase Just Plans?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/03 @ 8:00
Can I Purchase Just Plans? writes: “I live in NC, and love the building pictured on your website–can I purchase just the plans? I’m attaching the picture for reference, and thank you so much for your time & assistance!” Mike the Pole Barn Guru responds: Thank you for your kind words in regards to this […]
Read moreRoof Replacement, the next Steps, and Hurricane Codes
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/02 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials, Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor
- Tags: Roof Replacement, Snow Loads, Hurricane, Concrete Steps, Pole Barn Floor, Rebuild, Florida Codes
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Help, I am Not a Building Contractor
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/27 @ 8:00
Help, I am Not a Contractor Potential client JERRY in MONETA writes: “Kit would do us no good as I’m not a contractor and these structures certainly don’t come with labor. Being a kit would be no better than its actual builder how does one go about finding a reputable contractor for Hansen pole buildings?” […]
Read moreAttic Space, Cost Effective Size, and Column Sizing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/19 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Barndominium, Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Post Frame Home
- Tags: Pole Barn Basement, Floor Trusses, Post Size, Cost Effective Design Solution, Column Size, Attic Space, Second Floor, Bonus Room
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Converting an Unfinished Wood Frame Steel Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/18 @ 8:00
Converting an Unfinished Wood Frame Steel Building Reader GEOFF in WILLISTON writes: “ Mike, I think I came across a response on the internet of yours to a question about installing liner panels on the bottom chord of trusses and blowing insulation over the top. If memory serves me the question included the position of […]
Read moreAverage Cost in WA State, Garage with Dwelling Unit, and Combo Girts
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/12 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Interior, RV Storage, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Shouse
- Tags: Post Frame Costs, Average Costs Of Post Frame, Girts, Barndominium, Post Frame House, Shouse
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Load Duration Factor for Wood
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/04 @ 8:00
Load Duration Factor for Wood Load Duration Factor, or LDF, is based on wood’s ability to recover after a reasonable load has been applied for a given time. Wood is a stiff material but it is not completely rigid. Wood will flex under load, and once load has been removed, wood member will rebound or […]
Read moreWide and Tall, Building on Slope, and a Condensation Issue
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/28 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Drainage, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials, Horse Riding Arena, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Build On Slope, Condensation, Uneven Slope Site, Horse Barn Moisture, Pole Building Height, Sloped Site, Pole Building Width, Pole Building Truss Span
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Pole Barn Conversion, Condensation Concerns, and Setting Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/21 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Insulation, Rebuilding Structures, Constructing a Pole Building, Building Interior, Pole Barn Planning, Professional Engineer, Columns, Lofts, Pole Barn Homes, Trusses, Post Frame Home, Ventilation, Barndominium, Concrete
- Tags: Pole Barn Conversion, Residential Addition, R-III, Concrete Pour, Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Condensation, Setting Trusses, Occupancy Classification, R-1
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Foundation Requirements, Stem Walls, and Building on Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/14 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Concrete, floorplans, Footings, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home
- Tags: Wet Set Brackets, Post Frame Plumbing, Post Frame Design Loads, Pole Barn Foundation, Post Frame Stem Wall, Concrete On Grade, Building Uplift, Uplift, Crawl Space
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Exactly Identical and 20% Less
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/13 @ 8:00
Exactly Identical and 20% Less There is always someone willing to sacrifice quality and/or service to get to a lower price. I have seen it over and over again for decades now. Price shoppers, or deal hunters, seem to be most interested in the lowest price. Unlike value shoppers who are willing to pay more […]
Read moreEngineered Plans, P-Bex Through Posts, and Drill Set Brackets
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/07 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about drawing up engineered plans to match some non-engineered plans reader currently has, if it is possible to run p-bex through columns, and whether of not a person can set a building on an existing slab with use of drill set brackets. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: […]
Read moreNew Build Features, Concrete Costs, and a Monolithic Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/31 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about specific features for a new build, possible costs for concrete for a 60x150x12 red iron building, and installing a monolithic slab in an area with rocky soils. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I like a 35′ wide by 45′ deep 18′ high. Ridge running the depth […]
Read moreKeeping Ground Water Out from Under a Post Frame Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/18 @ 8:00
Keeping Ground Water Out from Under a Post Frame Building Reader TED in LEBANON writes: “The holes for my future building can be around 4 foot deep. Then solid rock, I think that is a good foundation? Level ground but at bottom of hillside. Surface water drains well. But, between the hardpan and solid rock […]
Read morePool Insulation, Span Tables for Floor Joists, and Post Brackets
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/17 @ 8:00
Today 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 moreStructural Framing, the Cost of a Building, and “Base Supports”
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/10 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions from a Project Architect about the structural framing of a Hansen building, the cost of building plans with engineering, and if the Pole Barn Guru has advice for “base supports” for a wood floor in a Tube Canopy. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am a Project Architect […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Structure, Steel Roofing & Siding, Trusses, Lumber, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns
- Tags: Project Engineer, Structural Framing, Tube Canopy, Design Loads, Sealed Plans, Engineered Plans
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Dead Air as an Insulator
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/04 @ 8:00
Dead 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Constructing a Pole Building, Ventilation, Building Interior
- Tags: Thermal Bridging, Thermal Break, Cladding, Radiant Barrier, Insulation, Gypsum Wall Board, Vapor Barrier, Convection, Condensation, Climate Controlled, Batt Insulation, Cold Cladding, Sheet Insulation, Ventilation
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Tornado Safety, Garage Additions, and Utilities in Post Frame
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/03 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the safety of a pole barn in the event of a tornado, whether a new post frame garage can be added to an existing home, and the standards to run utility wires and pipes through posts. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How safe are pole barn […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Siding, Vinyl Siding, Columns
- Tags: Alternative Siding, Post Frame Addition, Tornado Safety, EF4 Wind, Water Lines, Post Frame Wiring, Post Frame Water Pipes, Wind Speed
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Attic Trusses for Post Frame Construction
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/02 @ 8:00
Attic Trusses for Post Frame Construction Reader RICK in LEWISTON writes: “I’m researching post frame construction as I’d like to build a 28×40 shop this summer. We really need storage and I’d like to use attic trusses for the area it offers. I’m a little confused as to how the full length header is attached […]
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Condensation Challenge, Adding a Garage Door, and Barn Movers
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/26 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building Doors, Ventilation, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Insulation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating, Constructing a Pole Building, Overhead Doors, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Overhead Garage Door, Garage Door, Pole Barn Movers, Moving A Pole Barn, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Moisture Control, Condensation, Closed Envelope
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Endwall Overhangs, Foundation Insulation, and Sloping Ground
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/19 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about setting trusses on a Hansen Building with endwall overhangs, a solution for an insulation question, and the possibility of building on steep sloping ground with some exposed columns. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Are all trusses set at the same height are the end trusses lower […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Post Frame Home, Trusses, Insulation, Concrete, Pole Barn Questions, Footings, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Stilt Construction, Insulation, Foundation Insulation, Sloped Ground, Truss Installation, Endwall Overhangs, Sloping Site, Stem Wall, Trusses
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Updates to Make to Your Pole Barn in 2023
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/11 @ 8:00
Updates 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Building Interior, Uncategorized, Skylights, Insulation, RV Storage, Building Overhangs, Post Frame Home, Roofing Materials, Shouse, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Insulation, Pole Barn, Fire Resistance, Resolution, Recreational
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Installers, Clear Span Timber Frame, and Raising Existing Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/05 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about installers in Detroit, how wide of a clear span a timber frame building can be built, and if one can raise the height of an existing building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you install and/or can you recommend installers in Detroit? Thanks! MARIANNE in DETROIT DEAR […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Post Frame Contractors, Clear Span Timber Frame, Raise Structure, Lengthen Columns, Clear Span Building, Lift Building, Post Frame Builders, Installers
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Adding a Pool, Gambrel for Processing, and Square Footage
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/29 @ 8:00
This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader questions about the practicality of adding a pool to an existing pole barn, if the trusses in a gambrel might hold the load of a deer while processing, and what square footage might give the best “bang for the bunk?” DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Budget, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Gambrel, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Truss Load, Square Footage, Price Per Square Foot, Gambrel, Ceiling Loads, Pool, Adding A Pool
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Can I Correctly DIY My Pole Building?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/21 @ 8:00
I Have Limited Experience, Can I Correctly DIY My Pole Building? Reader MIKE in WISE writes: orf “I have been reading a lot of your posts, trying to gain as much knowledge as I can. You are truly the Guru. I have a couple questions that I hope you can answer for me. The first […]
Read moreInsulation, Truss Spans, and Pit Material
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/15 @ 8:00
Today’s Ask the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader questions about an option to layer insulation between purlins, the actual building width for 36′ trusses, and the recommendation against the use pit material when performing site prep. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi, I have the traditional roll type insulation with the white backing. My question is […]
Read moreBuilding Clientele, Design Plans for Canada, and Cabin Materials Questions
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/08 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building clientele as a contractor looking to build pole barns, if Hansen Buildings has any design plans for Prince Edward Island, CA, and a few questions about what materials are used in different Hansen Building components for a cabin. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How to […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, floorplans, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor
- Tags: Building Clientele, Contractor, Post Frame Columns, Post Frame Builder, Post Frame Erector, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Post Frame Materials
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Order of Construction
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/07 @ 8:00
Order of Construction Reader DANIEL in SAINT JOSEPH writes: “Hi Mike, I am looking to start building in the next year or two on my up north Minnesota cabin land. I was planning on doing my own general contracting to save. In what order would you recommend I schedule the subs to do their work […]
Read moreDragging Panels, Code Compliance, and “Some Assembly Required”
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/01 @ 8:00
Today’s “ask the Pole Barn Guru” addresses reader questions about dragging steel panels over one another during installation, and the effects on the panels, a recommendation to consult a registered design professional in Michigan regarding footings, and if a Hansen Building is a “some assembly required” type of kit. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: So I […]
Read more- Categories: Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding, Insulation, Footings, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Building Department
- Tags: DIY, Dragging Panels, Scratched Steel, Some Assembly Required, RDP, Registered Design Professional, Roof Steel Installation, Perma-column
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Knee Bracing, Flying Gable Trim, and Ventilation Needs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/22 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Building Overhangs, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Drainage, Pole Barn Questions, Building Interior, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Rake Trim, Vented Ridge, Liner Panels, Expandable Closures, Vapor Barrier, Knee Bracing, Flying Gable Rake Trim, Ventilation, Vented Soffit
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Scissor Trusses, Attaching a Shouse, Attic Truss Space
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/08 @ 8:00
This 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 moreAnother Case for DIY Post Frame
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/07 @ 8:00
Another Case for DIY Post Frame Reader BRIAN in CINCINNATI writes: “A construction company is putting the shell of my building up 60x80x16. Just finished steel siding and roof. A number of the 6×6 poles are visually not plumb. My garage doors were being installed today when he called me with concerns of the building […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Columns
- Tags: American Concrete Institute, Building Contract, Construction Tolerance Standards For Post Frame Buildings, Plumb, Not Square, American, American Plywood, American Plywood Association
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Framing for Sheetrock, Exterior Stairs, and Board & Batten Siding
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/01 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Fasteners, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding, Concrete, Alternate Siding
- Tags: 2018 IBC, Alternative Siding, Sheetrock Framing, Horizontal Framing, Exterior Stairs, Board And Batten
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Wall Height and Footing size, Builders, and Post Frame Home Kits
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/25 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, floorplans
- Tags: Pole Barn Builders, Post Frame Wall Heights, Post Frame Footing Size, Post Frame Permit, Post Frame Home, Barndominium Plans
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Purlin Spacing, Wall Insulation, and Roof Sheathing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/18 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about purlin spacing for 2×8 that span 17 feet, wall insulation recommendations, and if roof sheathing is needed for a new shop. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I need to span 17 feet with 2×8 purlins. Do I need to go 12 inch on center, or can […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Ventilation, Professional Engineer, Insulation
- Tags: Steel Sheathing, Rock Wool Insulation, Purling Spacing, Roof Load, Purlin Span, Vapor Barrier, Roof Sheathing OSB, Wall Insulation, Roof Sheathing
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Edge Dimples, Metal Truss Spacing, and Monitor Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/11 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader questions regarding panels with “edge wave/dimples,” metal truss spacing for an ag building, and monitor building widths. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good afternoon, on a few jobs we’ve had installed the lap leg on it has had edge wave/dimples along the panel, with no rhyme or reason […]
Read more- Categories: Uncategorized, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Budget
- Tags: Metal Trusses, Steel Panels, Monitor Buildings, Steel Edge Waves, Steel Overlap Waves, Wind And Snow Loads, Monitor Wing Width, Truss Spacing
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Condensation Control, Ventilation or Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/05 @ 8:00
Most Builders Do Not Understand Condensation Control, Ventilation or Insulation Crucial to proper performance of climate controlled buildings of any sort is condensation control, adequate ventilation and insulation. Sadly, most builders do not understand how to come up with a proper design solution. Reader AARON in WISCONSIN DELLS writes: “Hello, I was wondering if you […]
Read moreSealed Plans, Column Brackets, and Plans for Engineering Project
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/04 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about Hansen Buildings providing engineer sealed plans, use of Simpson Strong-Tie column brackets in post frame, and plans of a Hansen Building for use in an independent building project for an engineering student. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you sell just the plans for pole barns? […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Footings, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, floorplans, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Engineering Project, Sealed Plans, Engineering Student Project, Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans, Strudi-wall Brackets, Column Brackets
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Vinyl Backed Insulation, Post Brackets, and Rebar Hairpins
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/28 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the availability of a tool for installation of vinyl backed insulation, pouring concrete prior to use of brackets and the limitations of “dry set” brackets, as well as setting vapor barrier once rebar hairpins have been installed. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Is there a tool […]
Read moreReplacing Panels, Rebar in Column, and Wholesale Purchases(?)
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/21 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about replacing old steel panels and adding an overhead garage door, if rebar is needed in the column to collar connection of the footing, and the ability to buy rock wool insulation wholesale. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m purchasing a small farm in rural Missouri. It […]
Read moreAn Evolution in Laying Out Stair Stringers
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/15 @ 8:00
An Evolution in Laying Out Stair Stringers Credit for today’s information to Brian Campbell, a finish carpenter and foreman with Solid, based in St. Paul, Minn. Most carpenters are familiar with laying out stair stringers by stepping them out with a framing square equipped with stair gauges. A common error source with this method is […]
Read moreCeiling Insulation, Truss Spacing, and Custom Multi-use Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/14 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about best way to insulate a vaulted ceiling, truss spacing, and the possibility of adding a small living quarter to a horse barn. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: With a vaulted ceiling, how do you insulate it if you plan to spray the tin roof with closed […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building, Columns, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, Ventilation
- Tags: Ventilation, Horse Barn, Truss Carriers, Truss Spacing, Living Quarters, Insulation, Tack Room, Spray Foam
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Concrete, Steel Gauges, and Skylights
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/07 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about volume of concrete needed to support a 300lb sign, pros and cons of both 26 gauge and 29 gauge steel, and replacing skylight panels. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I need to know how to calculate how much concrete would support this sign at 10ft with […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Skylights, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: 29 Gauge Steel, Concrete, Skylight, Concrete Design, Concrete Load, Steel Comparison, 26 Gauge Steel, Sky Light Panels
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Ceiling Addition, Drywall Orientation, Ridge Vent Replacement
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/30 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Interior, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Vented Ridge, Ceiling, Vented Closure, Bottom Chord Deal Load, Hanging Drywall, Drywall, Ceiling Load Trusses
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A Baker’s Dozen Post Frame Home Myths Part III
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/22 @ 8:00
A Baker’s Dozen Post-Frame Home Myths (#8 – #13) MYTH #8. THERE ARE NO FOOTERS IN POST FRAMES Without having footers to protect concrete slabs on grade from freezing, there is a potential your concrete slab can move or heave around edges in cold weather. In turn, this can shift interior walls, resulting in damage […]
Read moreA Baker’s Dozen Post Frame Home Myths: Part II
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/17 @ 8:00
A Baker’s Dozen Post-Frame Home Myths (#4 – #7) MYTH #4 I NEED TO HIRE A BUILDER FIRST, BEFORE I DO ANYTHING Have professional floor plans and elevation drawings done before pestering a builder. Very few builders are professional designers or architects – expecting them to be is unrealistic. Also, every builder worth his or her […]
Read moreCorner Trim, Metal Roof Install Issue, and Insulation Solutions
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/16 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building Siding, Ventilation, Building Interior, Insulation, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Unfaced Rock Wool Batts, Metal Trims, Insulation, Install Roof Steel, Vapor Barrier, Ventilation, Square Roof, Corner Trims
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Insulate a Building, Truss Carrier Bolts, and Code Standards
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/09 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the proper way to insulate the walls of a metal building, advice on bolting truss carriers, and advice about, “building code standards for the horizontal infill framing” on a post frame building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I would like to insulate the interior walls of […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Engineer Sealed Plans, Girt Spacing, Truss Carrier, Truss Bolts, Girts Sizing, Code Standards, Insulation, Commercial Girts
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What to do When the Old Post Frame Garage Has Issues
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/03 @ 8:00
What to do When the Old Post Frame Garage Has Issues Welcome back from Tuesday’s posting. As you may recall, when my great-grandfather W.R. McDowell built his two-car Model A garage pre-World War II, it was 16 feet wide by 20 feet deep. This garage was supported by eight cedar poles on minimal footings. Well….sure […]
Read moreSpray Foam, Siding Strength, and What is DIY?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/02 @ 8:00
Today, the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about closed cell spray foam, which building would be stronger if one was wrapped in steel siding and the other with wood, and what aspects of a DIY project are “do it yourself”? DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Thanks for taking the time to respond… hope this finds you […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Alternate Siding, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating
- Tags: Shear Strength, Do It Yourself Pole Barn, Price Per Square Foot, House Wrap, Insulation, DIY, Spray Foam, Siding Materials
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How to Square a Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/27 @ 8:00
How to Square a Building This question was recently posted in a social media group and when I went to search the over 2000 articles I have written – I found there was not one! Here are excerpts from the Hansen Pole Buildings’ Construction Manual: Building Layout The building layout establishes exact reference lines and […]
Read moreHurricane Straps, a Loft Floor Truss, and Site Specific Engineering
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/26 @ 8:00
This Wednesday, the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about use of hurricane straps to anchor 8×8 posts to sill plate, the possibility of adding a beam to old a loft for open concept, and if we do site specific engineering for Panama City Florida- yes. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hey I’m on the starting […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: LVL, Hurricane Straps, Floor Truss, Wet Set Brackets, Site Specific Engineering, Engineering
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Building Your Own Pole Barn Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/20 @ 8:00
Wants to Build His Own Pole Barn Trusses Reader DANIEL in HAMPSHIRE writes: “Good evening, I was wondering if I could ask for your help? I have a question regarding truss designs and truss spacing. I’m building a pole barn (50ft wide x 112ft long x 12ft tall). Prices of pole barn kits have skyrocketed […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Top Chord Dead Load, Gusset Plates, Professional Engineer, Top Chord Bracing, Wind Load, Bottom Chord Live Load, Registered Design Professional, Snow Load, Bottom Chord Bracing, Clear Span, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Top Chord Live Load, Trusses
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Barndo Living, Bracing a Roof Only, and Housewrap
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/19 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about “barndo living” and the how to’s of post frame construction in Pagosa Springs, CO, bracing a roof only structure for working cattle, and if sheathing and housewrap are needed for a post frame building using wet-set brackets. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Have you ever constructed […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Budget
- Tags: Roof Only, Sheathing, Bracing, Housewrap, Barndomimium Kits, Post Frame Building, Post Frame DIY, Post Frame Living, Wet Set Brackets, Shear Strength
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Converting a Stick Framer
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/18 @ 8:00
Converting a Stick Framer As my long term followers may remember, I grew up stick framing houses, apartments and commercial buildings working for my Father and his framing contractor brothers. While our (myself and my male cousins) education was focused far more on “do” as opposed to “why we were doing” we all got a […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru
- Tags: Girt Blocking, Construction Manual, Bookshelf Girts, Hansen Buildings Construction Manual, Stick Frame, 2x6 Stud Walls, Sheer Walls
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Materials for Girts, a Raised Floor, Truss Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/12 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about girt material choices for a 60’x120′ shed, Mike’s thoughts on a raised floor to compensate for a 7% grade change, and if some 4′ oc trusses can handle the load of a heater. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I plan on putting up a 60′ x […]
Read moreMoisture Reduction, Window Sizes on a Building, and Frost Heave
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/05 @ 8:00
Today the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about moisture reduction in pole barn with dirt floor, what size windows can be added to a structure, and how to eliminate frost heave. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a 60 x 120′ pole barn with dirt floors and an insulated ceiling 18′ high. I believe […]
Read moreRadiant Barrier, In-Ground Use Poles, and Sliding Door Replacement
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/20 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about potential moisture issue when adding insulation to walls with a radiant barrier, advice about in-ground use poles, and replacing old sliding doors. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a pole barn on a concrete slab with footers. My 6×6 are anchored down and have a […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Constructing a Pole Building, Sliding Doors, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Columns
- Tags: Sliding Door, Moisture Barrier, Radiant Barrier, In-ground Use Poles, Insulation, Pressure Treated Posts, Pole Barn Sliding Doors
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Snow Load, Clear Span Scissor Trusses, and a Window Replacement
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/14 @ 8:00
This 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 morePorches, Post Savers, and Airplane Hangars
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/31 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the “least expensive” option for porches, the performance or ground contact poles when using a “Postsaver” and discussion of options for an airplane hangar. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Which is least expensive: house and porches under one roof or house under one roof and porches […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Doors, Porches, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Overhangs
- Tags: Hangar Door, UC-4B, Schweiss Door, Porches, Airplane Hangars, Pressure Preservative Treated Columns, Pole Building Porch, Treated Columns
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Uneven Ground, Granting Wishes, and Recommendations
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/24 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru discusses foundation for a uneven ground with 4-5′ “fall” in the back, granting three wishes, and recommendations for building/footing/slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hey thank you for time. I am wanting to build a 50×100′ shop. I have uneven ground and about a 4-5′ fall in the back. What […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor, Concrete, Footings, Lumber, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Post-Frame, Site Slope, Uneven Ground, Sloped Site, Contractors, DIY Building, Slabs, Footings, Columns, Foundations, Builder Referrals
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Polycarbonate Frame, Concrete Thickness, and Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/17 @ 8:00
This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, RV Storage, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Grow House, Shouse, Ventilation, Concrete, Building Interior, Columns, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Insulation, Greenhouse, Concrete Thickness, Polycarbonate, RV Storage, Rebar
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Tube Framed Metal Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/16 @ 1:00
Tube Framed Metal Buildings Tube framed metal buildings are framed with hollow metal tubes. Most tubes are square, but round and rectangular are also options. They typically have steel siding mounted horizontally as they do not have wall girts to allow for vertical siding installations. Tube framed metal buildings do have some advantages. They are […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Insulation, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building Comparisons, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation
- Tags: Expanding Closures, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Tube Framed Metal Buildings, Tube Framed, Thermal Conductivity, Mastic Tape, Condensation Control
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A House on a Hill, Slab on Grade, and Post Brackets
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/10 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building a house on a hill lakeside, building a slab on grade instead or embedded posts due to rocky soil, and use of dry set brackets. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hey. We have a lot on the lake that is on a hill (not super […]
Read moreAn Innovation to Attach Tops of Interior Walls
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/28 @ 8:00
An 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 moreCalculate the Basic Stats
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/19 @ 8:00
Calculate The Basic Stats: by Mike Momb, Technical Director, Hansen Pole Buildings, LLC Basic Stats for Post-Frame Home Floor Plans If there is a single commonality among us humans, it is this – we are dimensionally challenged. This situation is even more so crucial when it comes to planning your new post-frame home. Here […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor, Trusses
- Tags: Glulams, Sheetrock, Roof System Thickness, Staircase, Insulation Bookshelf Girts, Finished Ceiling, Splash Plank
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Permit Problem, OSB Wall Sheathing, and a Flat Roof Slope
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/06 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about a permit problem for building the reader would now need a permit for, whether or not OSB wall sheathing is necessary for an addition, and if a 12′ peak to 10′ eave will appear flat. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I built a pole barn in […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Concrete Cookie, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Registered Design Professional, OSB Wall Sheathing, Roof Slope, Treated Columns, OSB, Wet Set Brackets, Permit
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You Can’t Build it Here Part I
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/14 @ 8:00
You Can’t Build It Here When I first began selling pole barn kits in Oregon, back in 1980, they were almost universally no permit required farm buildings. As our service area expanded into states such as California and Nevada, engineering was required in most instances, however there was never a concern about a pole building […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, Shouse, Building Contractor, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Pole Building Comparisons, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Pole Building, Building Department, IRC, Stick Frame, Barndominium, Building Inspectors, International Residential Code, Architects, Shouse
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Basement Addition, Gambrel Modification, and a New Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/08 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the addition of a basement to an existing pole barn, the possibility of modifying an existing gambrel style horse barn, and the connection of a house and garage. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am considering building a partial basement under my existing Pole Barn Building […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Shouse, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure, Gambrel, Trusses, Concrete, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium
- Tags: Basement Addition, Engineer Soils Report, Gambrel, Attached Garage, Post Frame House, Basement, Soils Report, Horse Barn
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Condensation Prevention, Sound Proofing, and Snow Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/01 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about condensation prevention by placing foam board over the top of 2×4 purlins, options for sound proofing a post frame home, and if 2×4 flat purlins can hold a specific snow load. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am planning a pole barn; the roof will have […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Ventilation, Professional Engineer, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium
- Tags: Condensation Prevention, OSB Roofing, Spray Foam, Steel Over OSB, Purlin Spacing, Snow Loads, Drip Stop, Condensation
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Price Per Square, Scissor Truss Spacing, and Column Spacing.
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/25 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about our “best guess at price per square…” for a Hansen Building Kit, spacing for scissor trusses, and if there is a national code for post spacing in a barndominium. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is your best guess at price per square foot range materials […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Building Colors, Trusses, Professional Engineer, Columns
- Tags: Scissor Trusses, Columns Spacing, Cost Per Square Foot, Truss Spacing, Post Frame Pricing, Post Spacing, Price Per Square Foot
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Running in Concrete Slab PEX Inside Large Tubing
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/19 @ 8:00
Running in Concrete Slab PEX Inside Large Tubing Credit for writing this guest post goes to my friend and radiant floor heat expert Les Graham www.RadiantOutfitters.com. If you prefer your DIY radiant floor heat to be right, rather than cheap, call Les 1.320.212.0863. Question from Mike the Pole Barn Guru: Is it beneficial to place […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Workshop Buildings, RV Storage, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Building Comparisons, About The Pole Barn Guru, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Pex Tubing, Pex-Al-Pex Tubing, Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion, Manifolds
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Roof Leaks, DIY or Hire Builder, and Building Width
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/18 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about on old roof that leaks due to nails used in attaching steel, a request for builder referrals, and if a Hansen Building is available in a 48′ width– yes, they are. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My older metal barn complete with roofing nails, not screws, […]
Read moreGuidance on Diagonal Bracing on Long Span Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/10 @ 8:00
Guidance on Diagonal Bracing on Long Span Trusses A brief note from the Pole Barn Guru: Hansen Pole Buildings includes a copy of BSCI-B10 “Post Frame Truss Installation and Bracing” to our clients in our Construction Manual. Originally Published by: Frame Building News — December 16, 2021 SBCA appreciates your input; please email us if you have any comments […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Diagonal Bracing, Shear Wall, Long Span Trusses, Frame Building News, Building Component Safety Information, Temporary Restraint And Bracing, Triangulation, Lateral Restraint
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Hart and Home YouTube Episode IV-The Final Chapter
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/05 @ 8:00
Hart and Home YouTube – Episode IV The Final Chapter If you missed our previous episodes, please go to bottom of this article, on left, and click on arrow thrice to go to Hart and Home YouTube – Episode I. Moving forward: While individual results may vary, our clients have generally had good experiences using […]
Read more- Categories: Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Structure, Barndominium, Steel Roofing & Siding, Shouse, Trusses, Fasteners, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: J Chanel, Splash Plank, Integral J Channel, Ceiling Loaded Trusses, F Trim, F And J Trim, Kevin Hart, Integral Condensation Control, Ceiling Joists
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Personal Storage, Additional Height, and Floor Plans
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/04 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses a concern about personal items being ruined by storing them in an unfinished pole building, the need for an additional two feet of interior height, and floor plans for designing a post frame home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello- not sure if you can answer this but hoping […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Ventilation, Shouse, Rebuilding Structures, Shouse, Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Floor Plans, Personal Storage, Interior Height, Post Frame Home, Post Frame House, Registered Design Professional, Pole Barn Storage
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Financing, Beam Sizes, and a 3 Ply Truss Connection
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/27 @ 8:00
Today the Pole barn Guru answers reader questions about available financing for a pole building, a required beam size for 20′ post spacing, and a small connection for 3 ply trusses. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you offer financing? Thanks. DERRICK in DETROIT DEAR DERRICK: Yes, we offer a variety of financing options. Please visit […]
Read moreCosts to Erect, A Water Leak, and Expansive Soils
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/20 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about the costs of erecting a small metal barn, how to address leaks after moving a building, and building on expansive soils. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is the cost to hire for installation of a small, 24 x 36, metal barn? JACKIE in CUMMINS DEAR JACKIE: […]
Read moreFootings, Mechanical Plans, and Hay Ventilation
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/13 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about concrete footings for a lean-to addition, how to incorporate plumbing, electrical, and HVAC plans into to process, and proper ventilation for a hay barn. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We are putting a 10′ Lean-to on a Steel Framed Building. We will be using 4×6 posts […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Footings, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Ventilation, floorplans
- Tags: Mechanical Plans, Hay Barn Ventilation, Pole Barn Footings, Concrete Footings, Pole Barn Foundation, Floor Plans, Hay Barn, Electrical/plumbing/mechanical, Ventilation
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Do You Do Longer Ones?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/12 @ 8:00
Do You Do Longer Ones? Reader DANA in DEER LODGE writes: “Hello. We are looking at having a 4 door garage built but 2 of the spots will be turned into living space. I see the one you have with 3 garage doors. so you do longer ones? What would the price be to do […]
Read more- Categories: Building Contractor, Budget, Professional Engineer, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Shouse, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Building Shell, Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty, Structural Blueprints, Barndominium Kits, Building Kit, Technical Support
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Post Frame Barndo-castle?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/07 @ 8:00
Post Frame Barndo-castle? Reader STEVE in MILWAUKEE writes: “I think it would be neat to have 4 rectangular structures placed such that each is the side of a larger square, so that there is a courtyard in the middle of it. I see plans that show 2 structures in an L or 3 structures in […]
Read moreSolar Panels, Concrete Free Slab, and Overhead Door Posts
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/06 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru discusses the possibility of installing solar panels on a pole barn roof, use of a “concrete free” slab, and overhead door post sizes. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can solar panels be installed on a pole barn roof? JAMES in GREER DEAR JAMES: Provided roof truss top chord and purlin […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Doors, Concrete, Building Interior, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Sectional Doors, Building Styles and Designs, Overhead Doors, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Rooftop Solar, Rooftop Solar Panels, Concrete Free Slab, Solar Panels, Concrete Free, Door Columns, Overhead Door Posts
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Where We Ship, Raising Walls, and Bottom Chord Dead Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/30 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about where we ship, whether or not trying to raise pre-assembled walls is a good idea, and the use of double or single trusses when applying drywall. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Where do you guys ship? Nationwide? SUZANNE in BROOKSVILLE DEAR SUZANNE: Hansen Pole Buildings is […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Concrete, Building Interior, tools, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Hansen Locations, Hansen Shipping, Hanging Trusses, Double Trusses, Building Walls, Pre-assembled Walls, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Shipping, Drywall Ceiling
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Condensation, Floor Plans, and Planning a House
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/23 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru discusses condensation issues in a metal pole barn a reader would like to convert to livable space, floor plans for a new post frame residence, and the steps to take to plan and build a new post frame house. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I just purchased a property with […]
Read more- Categories: Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, floorplans, Ventilation, Concrete, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Department
- Tags: Shouse, Vapor Barrier, Condensation, Barndominium Plans, Building Permit, Post Frame Floor Plans, Post Frame Building Permit, Moisture Barrier, Post Frame Home
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Frustrating Builder, Post Size, and Sliding Barn Doors?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/16 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about recourse against a builder that “never does what what he says,” a question about the necessary post size for an RV shelter, and the need for a structural engineer to answer the question, and advice for a reader whose doors blow out wondering if sliding […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Sectional Doors, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Sliding Doors, Pole Building Doors, Overhead Doors, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, RV Storage
- Tags: Post Size, Wind Rated Garage Doors, Builder Issues, Structural Engineer, Legal Recourse, Sliding Doors, Builder Contracts, Wind-rated Doors
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Building Over Existing Slab, Blueprints for House, and Pole Building Finance
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/09 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building over or on an existing slab or concrete, whether of not Hansen sells “just the blueprints” for a pole barn/house, and lending for a pole building set on foundation/footing/wall. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: In Arkansas, I want to build a pole barn (or similar) […]
Read more- Categories: Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, Concrete, Shouse, Footings, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Existing Slab, Shouse, Construction Loan, Pole Barn Financing, Motor Home Storage, Blueprints, Floor Plans
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How Much Will My New Pole Barn Cost?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/08 @ 8:00
How Much Will My New Pole Barn Cost? Reader CLAUDIO in LEWIS writes: “Hello, I would like to know what would be the cost to build a pole barn building 25’x50′ with loft? Are the interior partitions and insulated walls and floors included? Is the permit application included? Is delivery and construction included in your […]
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- Tags: Pole Barn, Interior Partition Wall Framing, Engineer Sealed Blueprints, DIY Pole Barns, DIY Pole Buildings, Wall Framing, Fiberglass Batt Insulation, Building Permits
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When Barndominium Batman Light Illuminates
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/01 @ 8:00
When Barndominium Batman Light Illuminates Dark Sky Loyal reader MARCO in EDINBURG brought a smile to my face when he wrote: “*Batman light illuminates dark sky* Pole barn guru! Help! I am building my pole barn house, Finally. This will be a DIY project with help of friends and family. I will more than likely […]
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- Tags: Risk Category I, DIY Pole Building, Diy Barndominiumbar, Engineered Framing Plans, Floor Plans, Barndominium, Building Risk Category II
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Rust, Washington State, and Sleeves or Protectors
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/02/23 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about potential for rust on a welded oil field pipe framed building, if Hansen has structures in the state of Washington, and if sleeves or post protectors are needed for post frame construction. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My barn is a welded oil field pipe frame […]
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- Tags: UC-4B, Washington State, Pressure Preservative Treated Splash Plank, Red Iron Buildings, Oil Filed Pipe, Rust, Red Iron Frame, Washington Post Frame, Post Protectors, Post Sleeves, Pressure Preservative Treated Columns
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Occupancy, a Single-Slope Residence, and Lean-to Addition
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/02/16 @ 8:00
This 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: Single-slope, Lean-to Addition, Lean-to, Loft, R-3, Occupancy, Residential Post Frame
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Rock Solid, Living Quarters, and Better Get an RDP
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/02/02 @ 8:00
Today the Pole Barn Guru responds to readers questions regarding assistance in designing that is “rock solid for generations to come” using the reader’s own sawn lumber, a questions about adding a living quarter to an insulated building, and advice in bracing a post frame building better suited for a registered design professional. DEAR POLE […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Heating, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Shouse, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Building Interior, Lumber, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Rough-sawn Lumber, Own Lumber, Insulation, U-brackets, Structural Design, Registered Design Professional, Moisture Barrier
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