Category Archives: Lumber
Richland Laminated Columns, pt1
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/25/2024![Richland Laminated Columns, pt1](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/images/default.jpg)
Today’s blog kicks off a series of videos Mike the Pole Barn Guru captured with our glulam provider, Richland Laminated Columns. Tune in Tuesday July 30th for installment #2.
Read moreTermites, Lumber “Extras” and a new Kit
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/24/2024![Termites, Lumber “Extras” and a new Kit](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/termite.jpg)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about subterranean termites eating the posts, the best resource to acquire commodity items like OSB, and providing a kit sized 16′ x 32′ x 10 height. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What do you do about subterranean termites eating the posts.? Where I’m at they eat treated […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Roofing Materials, floorplans, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber
- Tags: Subterranean Termites, Wall Framing, Post Frame Materials, Post Frame Kit, Termite Treatment, Commodity Materials, Pole Barn Planning, OSB
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Endwall Trusses, Valley Flashing, and Roof Sheathing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/17/2024![Endwall Trusses, Valley Flashing, and Roof Sheathing](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Overhang1-150x150.png)
This week’s Ask The Guru addresses how a single truss is used at endwalls instead of a double truss, use of valley flashing on roof applications, and the need for sheathing on a roof. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: On a double truss system with 12′ o/c how do you do the gable ends? MICHAEL in […]
Read moreTin Sheet Ceiling, Glulaminated Columns, and Wood on Grade
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/19/2024![Tin Sheet Ceiling, Glulaminated Columns, and Wood on Grade](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/thumbnail_image3-1-150x113.jpg)
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about adding tin sheets to the underside of trusses with insulation added, the use of glulaminated columns over rough sawn 6×6’s, and pros and cons of wood on grade vs concrete. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am looking at installing metal sheeting on the ceiling in […]
Read moreBeyond Code: Preventing Floor Vibration
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/18/2024![Beyond Code: Preventing Floor Vibration](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Table1.png)
Beyond Code: Preventing Floor Vibration by Frank Woeste, P. E., and Dan Dolan, P. E Floor vibration, or bounce, is not a safety issue — it’s a performance issue, and one that’s likely to be impor- tant to homeowners. No one likes to hear the china rattling in the cabinet when they walk across the room. […]
Read moreAir Intake, Sliding Door Trolleys, and Footing Costs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/13/2024![Air Intake, Sliding Door Trolleys, and Footing Costs](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Planning-150x150.png)
This Thursday is another bonus ” ask the Guru” answering questions about proper air intake with no overhangs, replacing sliding door trolleys, and most cost effective footing solution. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am in preliminary stages of designing a post-frame building, that will serve a multitude of functions such as a home gym, work-shop, […]
Read more- Categories: Building Overhangs, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Ventilation, Pole Barn Heating, Concrete, Footings, Post Frame Home, Budget, Barndominium, Lumber, Professional Engineer, floorplans, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Overhangs, Ventilation, Sliding Door Parts, Embedded Columns, Footings, Sidewall Overhangs, Sliding Door Trolleys, Attic Ventilation
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Column Depth in Canada, Permit for AG Zoned Land, and Skylight Panels
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/12/2024![Column Depth in Canada, Permit for AG Zoned Land, and Skylight Panels](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/treated-wood-stamp-150x150.jpg)
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibility of a kit in Canada where the client would have columns potentially reaching the water table, if a permit is needed for a barn structure in a AG Zoned area in area of Lafayette County, Missouri, and any know where-a-bouts of skylight panels […]
Read moreEngineer Sealed Drawings, Materials Lists, and Footing Sizes.
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/11/2024![Engineer Sealed Drawings, Materials Lists, and Footing Sizes.](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Building-Plans-150x150.jpg)
This Tuesday is another bonus “ask the Guru” discussing questions about engineer sealed drawings, a materials list for a post frame garage with sideshed, and footing size questions. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Does it come with engineered Seal drawings as part of the cost? RON in OMAHA DEAR RON: Every building we provide comes with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, Concrete, floorplans, Footings, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Engineer Sealed Plans, Sealed Plans, Concrete Piers, Footing Size, Materials Lists, MSR Lumber, Footing Depth, Glu-lam, Columns
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Framing and Materials, DIY plans, and a Conversion
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/06/2024![Framing and Materials, DIY plans, and a Conversion](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_0502-150x113.jpg)
This Thursday’s blog is another bonus “Ask the Guru” answering reader questions about Hansen Kits framing and materials, if a readers structural plans are viable, and whether the Guru thinks an old pole barn can be converted into a Barndo. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do your home kits come as a frame tight to the […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, floorplans, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Building Interior, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Barndominium
- Tags: Pole Barn Conversion, Post Frame Kit, Structural Lumber, Framing Materials, Frame Tight, Barndo, DIY Plans
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OSB Sheathing, Plywood for Roof Strength, and Brackets for Helical Piers
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/05/2024![OSB Sheathing, Plywood for Roof Strength, and Brackets for Helical Piers](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gutter-150x146.png)
This Wednesday the Pole barn Guru answers reader questions about adding OSB sheathing under new roof steel, as well as more trusses and carriers to support the new loads, a concern about the need for plywood under roof steel to make a building stronger, and if Hansen has a bracket to use with a helical […]
Read moreMixed Use Building, Attaching a Deck, and a Flat Roof
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/04/2024![Mixed Use Building, Attaching a Deck, and a Flat Roof](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Guide-231x300.png)
This Tuesday’s blog is a Bonus Ask the Guru discussing some mixed use ideas for a gallery and apartment, attaching a deck, and a flat roof design. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m looking for a mixed used building, Large open plan space ground floor for an art gallery and two two bedroom apartments on second […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Apartments, Building Styles and Designs, Venues, Building Department, Barndominium, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, floorplans, Building Drainage, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Lofts
- Tags: Apartment, Post Frame Buildings, Mixed Use, Gallery, Deck Tensioner, Flat Roof Structure
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a BONUS PBG for Friday, May 31st — Column Spacing, Raised Floors, and a Self-Build
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/31/2024![a BONUS PBG for Friday, May 31st — Column Spacing, Raised Floors, and a Self-Build](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/00-3030_Front-Face-e1683904165672-150x113.gif)
a BONUS PBG for Friday, May 31st — Column Spacing, Raised Floors, and a Self-Build DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have spoken to my architect and he is saying to do my column spacing 8′ with truss every 4′. I have looked at your videos and several other videos. I noticed 10′ or 12′ Columns […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Department, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Budget, floorplans, Columns, Lofts, Lumber, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Truss Carriers, Cost Effective Design Solution, Headers, Flood Zone, Double Trusses, Raised Floor, Post Frame Loft, Self Build Pole Barn, Column Spacing
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Building in Japan, Raising a Building, and In-Ground Use Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/29/2024![Building in Japan, Raising a Building, and In-Ground Use Posts](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Japan-297x300.png)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the feasibility of building in northern Japan, the possibility of raising an existing post frame building, what the best treatment for in-ground use on columns would be, and if post protectors are needed. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m currently evaluating the feasibility of building a […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, floorplans, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Japan, Post Treatment, Post Protectors, Building In Japan, Post Frame In Japan, Raising Building, Raise Existing Building, UC-4B
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A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 24th — Alternative Siding, Basements, and Purlin Size
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/24/2024![A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 24th — Alternative Siding, Basements, and Purlin Size](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/370475984_690023136486903_9080463276451530529_n-300x171.jpg)
A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 24th — Alternative Siding, Basements, and Purlin Size DEAR POLE BARN GURU: In towns that disapprove of houses with rib steel siding, can traditional OSB sheathing on the bookshelf girts w/ vinyl cladding be substituted? Material prices seem similar and no huge difference in labor seems probable. But, will […]
Read more- Categories: Building Department, Lofts, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Trusses, Ventilation, Lumber, Alternate Siding, Barndominium, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Budget, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Basement, Spray Foam, Alternative Siding, Lap Siding, Post Frame Basement, Ceiling Insulation, Purlin Size, Post Frame Siding
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a BONUS PBG for Monday May, 20th — A DIY solution, a Clear Span, and a Crawl Space.
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/20/2024![a BONUS PBG for Monday May, 20th — A DIY solution, a Clear Span, and a Crawl Space.](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Guide-115x150.png)
a BONUS PBG for Monday May, 20th — A DIY solution, a Clear Span, and a Crawl Space. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi we are looking for something to live in that we can put together ourselves possibly convert to a living space unless you have something that is affordable that is already residential use. […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, floorplans, Trusses, Budget, Columns, Lofts, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Building Styles and Designs, Shouse
- Tags: Post Frame DIY, Clear Span Truss, LVL Lumber, Post Frame Crawl Space, Post Frame Home, Crawl Space
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Raising a Ceiling, Foundation Wall Build, and an Indoor Riding Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/08/2024![Raising a Ceiling, Foundation Wall Build, and an Indoor Riding Barn](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PGB.png)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibility of raising a ceiling 4′ – 6′ for pickleball, the advice of whether or not to attempt to add a post frame building on top of an 8″ foundation wall– don’t, and the maximum clear span of an indoor riding barn. DEAR POLE […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, floorplans, Concrete, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Budget, Columns, Lumber, Horse Riding Arena, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium
- Tags: Existing Foundation, Raise Ceiling, Raising A Ceiling, Pickleball Court, Structural Failures, Riding Barn, Clear Span
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MSR Lumber Producers Council Today
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/30/2024![MSR Lumber Producers Council Today](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/MSR.png)
MSR Lumber Producers Council Today I am a MSR Lumber Producers Council presenter in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lumber grades take into account natural characteristics, including knots, splits, checks, shake, and wane. Lumber design values are assigned to lumber grades to provide a means for using this material in structural applications. These values are published in […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Professional Engineer, Barndominium, Lumber
- Tags: Shear Parallel To Grain (Fv), Compression Perpendicular To Grain (Fc⊥), Compression Parallel To Grain (Fc), Tension Parallel To Grain (Ft), And Modulus Of Elasticity (E And Emin), MSR Lumber, Lumber Grades, Lumber Characteristics, Bending (Fb)
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Things Hansen Pole Buildings Does Better Than Any Other Post-Frame Building Provider
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/25/2024![Things Hansen Pole Buildings Does Better Than Any Other Post-Frame Building Provider](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hansen_Buildings.gif)
Things Hansen Pole Buildings Does Better Than Any Other Post-Frame Building Provider To those of you who have read my previous 13 articles, this will serve as a recap. For you who have not, please peruse when you have an opportunity. STRONGEST GLULAM COLUMNS While manufactured from lumber 157% as strong as what is typically […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, purlins, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Trusses, #1 Grade Splash Planks, Simpson Strong-tie Components, Wet Set Brackets, Girt Lumber, Post Frame Buildings, Purling Hangers, Glulam Columns, Mill Direct Buying, Rafters
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NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Floor Systems
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/22/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Floor Systems](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/images/default.jpg)
NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Floor Systems I admit to having become easily enamored, early in my prefabricated wood truss career, by floor trusses. To me, they were not only things of beauty, but also made framing a very quick process. But, I had been exposed to them even before then. My 16th summer, I spent […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Shed and Wing Rafters
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/19/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Shed and Wing Rafters](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/corner-framing-150x150.jpg)
NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Shed and Wing Rafters For most people, provided their main building eave height is adequate, placing an attached shed roof on one or both sides seems to be a simple task. With monitor (also known as raised center) style rooflines, shed (wing) roofs are placed on each sidewall, with high end […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Ceiling Joists
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/18/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Ceiling Joists](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ceiling-insulation-150x150.jpg)
NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Ceiling Joists Because Hansen Pole Buildings provides true double trusses to eliminate possibilities of a single truss failing due to loads beyond design (read more about double trusses here: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2018/09/true-double-trusses/), for ceiling applications, joists must be placed between roof truss bottom chords. For those of you who question reliability of widely […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/16/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/truss-saw-150x112.png)
NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses Until now, Hansen Pole Buildings has always outsourced roof trusses. When America’s great housing crunch hot in 2007-2008 roughly 2/3rds of all prefabricated wood truss manufacturing plants closed permanently – there just was not business for them. As building recovered, capacity was not increased as quickly as needs. […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Wall Girts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/15/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Wall Girts](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Girts-150x150.png)
NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Wall Girts Clients (actually usually their choice of building erectors), have voiced concerns about our use of bookshelf wall girts. These concerns are from one or more of these areas: Too time consuming, spacing, too hard to hit with a screw, girts sag, too much thermal transfer. I have previously addressed […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Building Columns in Brackets
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/10/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Building Columns in Brackets](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Concrete-Bracket-Wet-Set-150x148.jpg)
NEW Hansen Pole Building Columns in Brackets Even though our glu-laminated columns are pressure preservative treated entirely through, there are some people who are just not convinced of longevity of properly pressure preservative treated wood in ground. We have a solution for you. There is only one commercially available with any significant moment (bending) resisting […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Building Roof Supporting COLUMNS
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/09/2024![NEW Hansen Pole Building Roof Supporting COLUMNS](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Glulam.gif)
NEW Hansen Pole Building Roof Supporting COLUMNS Since Hansen Pole Buildings’ inception we have primarily provided solid-sawn timbers for roof supporting columns. Due to cost and availability challenges, we have only included true glu-laminated columns, when required by structural necessity or as a request from our clients. Now solid-sawn columns have not come without their […]
Read moreWhy it’s Critical to Understand Lumber Species Groups
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/04/2024![Why it’s Critical to Understand Lumber Species Groups](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/lumber-species.jpg)
Why it’s Critical to Understand Lumber Species Groups Originally published in SBCA Magazine January 6, 2024 For consumers of structurally graded lumber the two key elements of the lumber’s grade stamp are the assigned grade and the species or species group. These two elements establish what published design values should be referenced for that piece […]
Read moreVapor Barriers, Post Longevity, and Spray Foam
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/03/2024![Vapor Barriers, Post Longevity, and Spray Foam](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/block-it-101x150.png)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the need for a vapor barrier, the longevity of properly treated posts, and the better spray foam between open and closed cell. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello Sir, hoping you can help answer a question I cannot get a straight answer on. Currently building a […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Ventilation, Building Interior, Lumber, Columns, Insulation, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Steel Roof Moisture Barrier, Moisture Barrier, UC-4B, Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
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Wouldn’t Field Laminated Posts be Stronger and Possibly More Economical?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/02/2024![Wouldn’t Field Laminated Posts be Stronger and Possibly More Economical?](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/wood-glue-300x300.jpg)
Wouldn’t Field Laminated Posts be Stronger and Possibly More Economical? Reader CHRIS in AIRVILLE writes: “Wouldn’t field laminated posts be stronger and possibly more economical? I have searched your previous blogs and found some information regarding this but they all seemed to refer to the laminated posts being ordered and pre-built. I would think that […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Budget, Columns
- Tags: CCA Pressure Preservative Treating, Field Laminated Posts, Gluing 2x Boards, Resorcinol Waterproof Glue, Glulam Posts, Post Frame Columns
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Sourcing Treated Columns, Truss Bracing, and Insulating a Roof
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/27/2024![Sourcing Treated Columns, Truss Bracing, and Insulating a Roof](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/treated-poles-150x150.jpg)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about sourcing 4pc of 4x6x18′ treated columns, truss bracing in a custom cabin, and insulating a roof on a metal pole barn. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Looking for 4pcs 4x6x18 treated ground contact. JERRY in COATESVILLE DEAR JERRY: This one is going to be tough. Very […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Building Interior, Lumber, Budget, Insulation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Sourcing Columns, Insulation, King Post Truss, Condensation, Paper Backed Insulation, Truss Bracing, Spray Foam, Treated Columns
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Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/12/2024![Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nailing-trusses-300x225.jpg)
Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan Reader ART in EADS writes: “Hello Mike, my wife and I are making floor plans for a future pole barn house. We see that numerous companies offer buildings in common L x W x H dimensions as well as some customized sizes. We want […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Lumber, Ventilation, Insulation, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Barn Homes, Building Overhangs, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, floorplans, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Truss Design, Truss Building, Overhangs, Floor Plans, Custom Buildings, Truss Sizes
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How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/07/2024![How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lumber-sizes-150x150.jpg)
How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values Originally published in SBCA Magazine January 16, 2024 Nearly all roof trusses and floor trusses are created using cutting-edge software. Embedded in that software are engineering principles outlined in the National Design Specification, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS), as well as published design values for the sizes […]
Read moreGreyed Lumber, Insulation, and Flat Purlins over Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/21/2024![Greyed Lumber, Insulation, and Flat Purlins over Trusses](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/treated-poles-150x150.jpg)
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about cleaning up rough cut lumber that has greyed from exposure to the elements, advice on house wrap and insulation, and the ability of flat purlins over trusses to carry a load in Kentucky. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My barn project has been a long drawn […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, purlins, Pole Barn Planning, Ventilation, Uncategorized, Building Interior, Lumber
- Tags: Flat Purlins, House Wrap, Grey Lumber, Insulation, Gray Lumber, Spray Foam, Rough Cut Lumber, Moldy Lumber, Purlins, Kentucky Building
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Plastic Vapor Barrier, PermaColumn, and a Fire Resistant Barrier
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/14/2024![Plastic Vapor Barrier, PermaColumn, and a Fire Resistant Barrier](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/green-fiber-insulation-150x150.jpg)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about use of 6 mil plastic vapor barrier in Michigan, if Hansen provides the option of a precast concrete pier to keep columns out of the ground, build heights, and “if anything needed between interior PVC panels, closed cell spray foam and the exterior metal siding.” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Ventilation, Uncategorized, Concrete, Lumber, Footings, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating
- Tags: Blown In Insulation, Insulation, Precast Concrete, Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, Permacolumn, Eave Height, Fire Resistance, 6 Mil Plastic, Climate Zone 5A, Fire Resistant Barrier, PVC
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How to Read Truss Design Drawings
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/13/2024![How to Read Truss Design Drawings](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/SBCA.png)
How to Read Truss Design Drawings This invaluable information is provided compliments of Structural Building Components Association (SBCA). Should you be considering purchasing trusses on your own, it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself. Trusses are incredibly efficient structural framing solutions and, consequently, are used in most of today’s light-frame wood construction projects. […]
Read moreSection Modulus (Sm) for Lumber
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/01/2024![Section Modulus (Sm) for Lumber](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IBC21-116x150.png)
Section Modulus (Sm) for Lumber Nearly a decade ago I penned an article explaining lumber bending stress: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2014/08/lumber-bending/ After 10 years, a reader nicely told me I did not explain where some terms in this article come from. One of these is Section Modulus (S or Sm in calculations). Let us take a visit to […]
Read more- Categories: Professional Engineer, Uncategorized, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: International Building Code, Section Modulus (Sm) For Lumber, Bending Stress, International ResidentialCode, Rectangular Beam Cross Sections
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To Wrap Posts, Two-Story, Barndominium Conversion
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/24/2024![To Wrap Posts, Two-Story, Barndominium Conversion](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/treated-wood-stamp.jpg)
In this Wednesday’s Ask the Guru, Mike answers reader questions about the use of bituthene to wrap the bottom of posts in addition to the treatment, the possibility of a two-story post frame building, and if one can convert an existing Hansen Building into a “barndominium” (residential unit). DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi Mike, getting […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Columns, Uncategorized, Lofts, Lumber, Pole Barn Homes, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium, Rebuilding Structures
- Tags: UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Bituthene, Post Wrap, UC-4B, Two-story Building, Loft
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Full Foundation, Hurricane Proof, and Drill-Set Brackets on Slab
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/17/2024![Full Foundation, Hurricane Proof, and Drill-Set Brackets on Slab](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IBC21-116x150.png)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about a village or township requiring you to put a full foundation in for a pole building, whether a pole building is “hurricane proof,” and the potential use of drill-set brackets to set 6×6 columns on an existing slab with thickened edge. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Footings, Columns, Uncategorized, Pole Barn holes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Hurricane Proof, Mono-slab, Foundation, Moment Bending Loads, Post Frame Foundation, Embedded Columns, Drill Set Brackets
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Concrete in Contact With Treated Pine
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/02/2023![Concrete in Contact With Treated Pine](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4-13-12-Blog-Image-from-HPB1.jpg)
Does Concrete in Contact With Treated Pine Cause Premature Wood Decay? Four decades plus of post-frame (pole) buildings (roughly 20,000 of them) with no premature decay of a single properly pressure preservative treated wood post has led me to be a staunch support of columns embedded in ground. Actual scientific studies do seem to back […]
Read moreTermite Barriers and Wind Speed, Hidden Fasteners, and Truss Modifications
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/04/2023![Termite Barriers and Wind Speed, Hidden Fasteners, and Truss Modifications](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/wind.png)
This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about termites that can destroy treated lumber in an area wind 80mph winds, if one can install a roof with hidden fasteners over trusses or if it needs an underlayment, and the possibility of modifying a truss chord in order to accommodate a overhead door operator. […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Fasteners, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Osb Under Steel, Termites, Vult Wind Speed, ACQ Treated Lumber, Standing Seam Roofing, Hidden Fasteners, Truss Modification, Wind Speed, Treated Columns
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Pier Insulation, Hold Up Distances, and Site Prep
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/09/2023![Pier Insulation, Hold Up Distances, and Site Prep](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/slab-insulation-150x132.png)
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about insulating around outside of post piers, the hold-up distance of any non-treated lumber or wall sheathing, and if laying gravel prior to drilling and setting columns would be best order of building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Kind of a 2 parter. I am trenching 4′ […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding, Concrete, Footings, Alternate Siding, Building Drainage, Columns, Lumber, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Building Site Prep, Level Build Site, Insulated Piers, OSB Hold Up, Non-treated Lumber, OSB, Alternative Siding, Gravel Pad, Foundation Insulation
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Attic Space, Cost Effective Size, and Column Sizing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/19/2023![Attic Space, Cost Effective Size, and Column Sizing](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/retro-fit1-300x200.jpg)
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: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Post Frame Home, Trusses, Barndominium, Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Post Size, Cost Effective Design Solution, Column Size, Attic Space, Second Floor, Bonus Room, Pole Barn Basement, Floor Trusses
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Engineered Plans, P-Bex Through Posts, and Drill Set Brackets
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/07/2023![Engineered Plans, P-Bex Through Posts, and Drill Set Brackets](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/00-3020_Floor-Plan-e1683902714701-150x113.gif)
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 morePressure Treated Douglas Fir
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/25/2023![Pressure Treated Douglas Fir](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/treated-wood-stamp.jpg)
Pressure Treated Douglas-Fir Reader ERIC in SANTA CRUZ writes: “Hello, I am researching pressure treated pole and post treatments. I am looking at UC-4b treatment for long term. I need real life experience with Douglas fir using CCA-C . The other consideration is Douglas Fir using ACZA.” Mike the Pole Barn Guru says: Early in […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Douglas Fir, Chromated Copper Arsenate, American Wood Protection, AWPA, ACZA
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Pool Insulation, Span Tables for Floor Joists, and Post Brackets
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/17/2023![Pool Insulation, Span Tables for Floor Joists, and Post Brackets](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pool-300x162.png)
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 The Pole Barn Guru on 05/10/2023![Structural Framing, the Cost of a Building, and “Base Supports”](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Architectural-Review-Board-150x150.jpg)
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 Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Structure, Steel Roofing & Siding, Trusses, Lumber, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Structural Framing, Tube Canopy, Design Loads, Sealed Plans, Engineered Plans, Project Engineer
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Another Case for DIY Post Frame
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/07/2023![Another Case for DIY Post Frame](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Capture-300x290.png)
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: Construction Tolerance Standards For Post Frame Buildings, Plumb, Not Square, American, American Plywood, American Plywood Association, American Concrete Institute, Building Contract
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Would Sycamore Lumber be a Good Choice for Building a Pole Building?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/26/2023![Would Sycamore Lumber be a Good Choice for Building a Pole Building?](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Sycamore-196x300.png)
Would Sycamore Lumber be a Good Choice for Building a Pole Building? Reader TRACY in SMITHFIELD writes: “I’ve been given a lot of sycamore logs fairly newly cut. Would that be a good choice to use for building a pole building? I have read several different things and some say no because it has a […]
Read moreAllowable Variances in Prefabricated Wood Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/17/2023![Allowable Variances in Prefabricated Wood Trusses](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/truss.png)
Allowable Variances in Prefabricated Wood Trusses Long time followers of mine will recall portions of my past life doing pretty well everything related to prefabricated wood trusses. It all began in April 1977 (before many of you were born) as a Sawyer cutting components at Spokane Truss (now a Builders First Source location). After a […]
Read moreStucco for My Post Frame Home
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/12/2023![Stucco for My Post Frame Home](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/stucco1.png)
Stucco For My Post Frame Home Reader SHAWN in WASHINGTON writes: “I’m about to build a 110’x 50′ pole frame house using sono tube piers and wet set brackets. I am wanting to use the 1 coat (lighter weight) stucco on full exterior my question/ concern is what options do Ii have for my grade […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Alternate Siding, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Pressure Preservative Treated, Bookshelf Girts, Weep Screed, Deflection Limits, Registered Professional Engineer, UC-4B, Glulaminated Column, CDX Plywood, Stucco
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Sealed Plans, Column Brackets, and Plans for Engineering Project
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/04/2023![Sealed Plans, Column Brackets, and Plans for Engineering Project](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Building-Plans-150x150.jpg)
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 Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, floorplans, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Footings, Professional Engineer, Columns
- Tags: Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans, Strudi-wall Brackets, Column Brackets, Engineering Project, Sealed Plans, Engineering Student Project
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Materials for Girts, a Raised Floor, Truss Loads
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/12/2022![Materials for Girts, a Raised Floor, Truss Loads](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2230s-with-Case-1845C-On-Job-Site-225x300.jpeg)
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 moreWhy Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8″ Long
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/04/2022![Why Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8″ Long](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/pic_06-300x225.jpg)
Why Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8” Long Growing up with my Father and six framing contractor uncles (my Dad’s five brothers and Auntie Darlene’s husband Vern) all of us male Momb cousins (myself, brother Mark, Kim, Randy and Scott) eventually became M.E.I. (Momb Enterprises, Inc.) teenage slaves. My beloved Uncle Gil even has on his Facebook […]
Read morePorches, Post Savers, and Airplane Hangars
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/31/2022![Porches, Post Savers, and Airplane Hangars](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Boots-with-Rick-Carr.png)
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: Pole Building Doors, Porches, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Overhangs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Porches, Airplane Hangars, Pressure Preservative Treated Columns, Pole Building Porch, Treated Columns, Hangar Door, UC-4B, Schweiss Door
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Uneven Ground, Granting Wishes, and Recommendations
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/24/2022![Uneven Ground, Granting Wishes, and Recommendations](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/gable-150x150.jpg)
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: Footings, Lumber, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor, Concrete
- Tags: Footings, Columns, Foundations, Builder Referrals, Post-Frame, Site Slope, Uneven Ground, Sloped Site, Contractors, DIY Building, Slabs
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Installation Guidance on Truss-to-Post Connections
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/09/2022![Installation Guidance on Truss-to-Post Connections](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/C1.jpg)
Installation Guidance on Truss-to-Post Connections Originally Published by Frame Building News May 24. 2022 This article series has been focused on installation best practices as it pertains to long-span metal-plate connected wood trusses in post-frame buildings. We’ve explored the reasoning behind why truss handling on the jobsite should be minimized, and how proper jobsite storage […]
Read moreAre 2x6s Stronger Than 2x12s?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/04/2022![Are 2x6s Stronger Than 2x12s?](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Dry-Lumber_READY-150x143.png)
The following article first appeared in JLC (jlconline.com) Q: Recently I needed structural design values (E, Fb, Fv) for treated southern yellow pine. According to the Southern Pine Council’s (southernpine.com) latest design values, SYP’s E (modulus of elasticity) and Fv (allowable shear stress) remain constant, while F (bending strength) values grow smaller as the lumber […]
Read moreCalculate the Basic Stats
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/19/2022![Calculate the Basic Stats](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Mike-124x150.png)
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: Trusses, Columns, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor
- Tags: Finished Ceiling, Splash Plank, Glulams, Sheetrock, Roof System Thickness, Staircase, Insulation Bookshelf Girts
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Laminated Columns
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/14/2022![Laminated Columns](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/frame-building.png)
What every post-frame builder should know about laminated columns By Sharon Thatcher (Frame Building News January 2021) The single most important element to a building’s foundation is its columns. They’re the legs that hold the building upright. As post frame has evolved, it’s only natural that methods to improve the strength of those legs would […]
Read moreDrilling Electrical Holes Through Glu-laminated Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/21/2022![Drilling Electrical Holes Through Glu-laminated Posts](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Holes1.jpg)
Drilling Electrical Holes Through Glu-laminated Post Frame Building Columns Reader and Hansen Pole Buildings DIY client AARON in SALEM writes: “I am trying to find the best way to run in wall wires (6/3, 8/3 & 10/2 romex) past columns on the “braced wall panel” bays in my building. My building has a 20′ eave […]
Read moreHart and Home Youtube Episode III
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/03/2022![Hart and Home Youtube Episode III](https://hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Lumber.jpg)
Hart and Home YouTube – Episode III If you missed our previous episodes, please go to bottom of this article, on left, and click on arrow twice to go to Hart and Home YouTube – Episode I. Moving forward: For those following along at home: Some discussion will be made here about “allowable defects” in […]
Read more- Categories: Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Checks, Knots, Lumber Twist, Holes, Wane, Lumber Defects, Bow, Crook, Timbers, End Splits
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Financing, Beam Sizes, and a 3 Ply Truss Connection
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/27/2022![Financing, Beam Sizes, and a 3 Ply Truss Connection](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7-19-12-Blog-Image-from-HPB-150x150.jpg)
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 moreOverhead Door Opening Dimensions
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/14/2022![Overhead Door Opening Dimensions](https://hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/OHD-dims.png)
Overhead Door Opening Dimensions I have probably been involved directly with somewhere around 50,000 sectional steel overhead doors in my career. One thing in common about all of these doors, they all require an opening. In my (and most door installers) ideal dream world, every overhead door opening is perfectly plumb on each side as […]
Read moreRock Solid, Living Quarters, and Better Get an RDP
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/02/2022![Rock Solid, Living Quarters, and Better Get an RDP](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/IBC-2018-150x150.png)
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: Shouse, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Building Interior, Lumber, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Own Lumber, Insulation, U-brackets, Structural Design, Registered Design Professional, Moisture Barrier, Rough-sawn Lumber
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You Can Do It!
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/23/2021![You Can Do It!](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/crawl-space-150x150.png)
You Can Do It! Screamed headlines of my first ever print display ad for pole barn kits in 1981! I have included below a snippet from one of my first blog posts from 10 years ago: “In the summer of 1979, home interest rates began to rise. Idaho had a usury limit, home mortgages stopped […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Lumber, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, About The Pole Barn Guru, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Hansen Buildings, Kiln Dried Lumber, Hansen Pole Buildings, Lucas Plywood And Lumber, Pole Barn Kits, Steel Plates, Trusses, Truss Chords, Green Lumber
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A Basement Foundation, Vapor Barrier for Arena, and a Hansen Kit
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/15/2021![A Basement Foundation, Vapor Barrier for Arena, and a Hansen Kit](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cabin-2-300x228.jpeg)
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building a post frame building on a basement foundation, insulation vs a reflective radiant barrier, and a question about what is include in a Hansen Building kit. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Is it possible to erect one of the pole barn kits on a basement […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Concrete, Lumber, Footings, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Professional Engineer, Roofing Materials, Horse Riding Arena, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating
- Tags: Materials Kit, Wet Set Brackets, Post Frame Basement, Basement Foundation, Insulation, Engineer Sealed Plans, Vapor Barrier, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Sealed Plans
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Canada Facing Premature Decay of Pressure Treated Columns
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/23/2021![Canada Facing Premature Decay of Pressure Treated Columns](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CA-decay.jpg)
Canada Facing Premature Decay of Pressure Treated Columns Fear of properly pressure preservative treated wood decaying prematurely has been a continuing concern amongst potential post frame building owners. Key to this is “properly” and at issue how pressure treated wood is labeled and sold at the retail level. Canada uses AWPA’s (American Wood Protection Association) […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Professional Engineer, Columns
- Tags: American Wood Protection Association, CFBA, Canadian Farm Builders Association, Gary Van Bolderen, Daily Commercial News, National Building Code, International Building Code, AWPA
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Cupola Sizes, Insulation for a Ceiling, and Structural Pieces
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/25/2021![Cupola Sizes, Insulation for a Ceiling, and Structural Pieces](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Cupola-150x150.jpg)
This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about cupola sizes, the proper way to insulate a shed ceiling, and a structural materials question. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What base size and height is correct for a cupolas for a 32’ wide by 36’ long by 35-40’ high with a 10 over 12 pitch […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Lumber, Insulation, Trusses, Pole Barn Questions, Ventilation, Pole Barn Design, Building Interior, Building Styles and Designs, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Professional Engineer, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Cupola Base, Insulation, Steel Rolls, Condensation, Roll Form, Ceiling Insulation, Roof Condensation, Cupola, Trusses, Cupola Sizes
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Open Web Wood Floor Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/13/2021![Open Web Wood Floor Trusses](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/floor1.png)
Prefabricated Open-Web Wood Floor Trusses in Your Future? Use of open-web floor trusses has steadily increased over this past decade, but there’s a lot of room to grow. Ed Huston from Home Innovation Research Labs (HIRL) recently shared some results from their April 2021 Builder Best Practice Reports on Structural Systems, containing survey results from […]
Read moreContract Scheduling and Terms
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/06/2021![Contract Scheduling and Terms](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/schedules-150x150.png)
Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Shouse, Lumber, Pole Barn Design, Lofts, Pole Barn Planning, Skylights, Building Contractor, Trusses, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Mezzanine, Architect, Engineer, Cement, Truss Web Bracing, Scheduling, Exclusions, Web Bracing Material, Rebar, Decks, Lofts, Contractor, International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Concrete, Labor Costs
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Builder Warranty Example
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/04/2021![Builder Warranty Example](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/warrantylarge-215x300.gif)
Example Builder Warranty Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. I cannot express strongly enough how important to both builders and their clients to have a written warranty in any agreement. WARRANTIES: There is no […]
Read more- Categories: Rebuilding Structures, Columns, Lumber, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Steel Roofing & Siding, Building Contractor, Trusses
- Tags: Glu-laminated Columns, Defective Part, Manufacterer's Warranties, Warranty Work, Floor Joists, Warranty, Ceiling Joists, Rafters, Trusses, Solid Sawn Columns, Seller, Purchaser, Builder Warranty
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Contracts: Inspect It, Inventory It
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/30/2021![Contracts: Inspect It, Inventory It](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Capture-300x151.png)
Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Budget, Columns, Lumber, Fasteners, Insulation, Skylights, Roofing Materials, Cupolas, Pole Barn Planning, Steel Roofing & Siding, Post Frame Home, Pole Building Doors, Barndominium, Trusses, Windows, Powder Coated Screws
- Tags: Utilization, Damaged Materials, Material Shortage, Inventory, Inspection, Change Order, Holdback
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Contractual Minimum Material Specifications
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/16/2021![Contractual Minimum Material Specifications](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/SYP-Wood-150x150.jpg)
Disclaimer – this and subsequent articles on this subject are not intended to be legal advice, merely an example for discussions between you and your legal advisor. Please keep in mind, many of these terms are applicable towards post frame building kits and would require edits for cases where a builder is providing erection services […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Fasteners, Lumber, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Sliding Doors, Steel Roofing & Siding, Overhead Doors, Pole Building Siding, Trusses
- Tags: Standard Grading Rules, Eave Light Panels, UC4B Treated Columns, J Channel, Butyl Tape Sealant, Truss Tails, Drip Edge, Splash Plank, Material Specifications, Skirt Boards
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Condensation Issues, Adding a Loft, and Metal Truss Load
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/12/2021![Condensation Issues, Adding a Loft, and Metal Truss Load](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/reflective-insulation-150x150.jpg)
This week the Pole Barn Guru discusses issues with condensation in a new building, advice for adding a loft, and achieving a roof load for prefabricated metal trusses. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I have a new construction pole barn that I recently had put up. The building is used to primarily house animals. When […]
Read moreIs Western SPF at $2000 Just Around the Corner?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/28/2021![Is Western SPF at $2000 Just Around the Corner?](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/W-SPF.png)
Is Western SPF at $2000 Just Around the Corner? Originally Published by: Russ Taylor Global by Russ Taylor, President — May 4, 2021 In late July 2020 I wrote an article in the WOOD MARKETS Monthly Report (my last-ever editorial) where I posed the question if W-SPF 2×4 #2&Better Random Lengths (FOB BC Mill) lumber could achieve the US$1,000/Mbf threshold […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Buildings History, Trusses, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Shouse, Lumber
- Tags: W-SPF, Logistics Providers, British Columbia Lumber Industry, Pine Beetle Epidemic, Layman's Lumber Guide, Russ Taylor Global, Russ Taylor, Wood Markets Monthly Report
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What Surging Lumber Prices Have Done to Barndominiums
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/19/2021![What Surging Lumber Prices Have Done to Barndominiums](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/lumber.png)
What Surging Lumber Prices Have Done to Barndominiums Based upon NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) data from April 26, 2021 According to NAHB’s latest estimates, a year of rising softwood lumber has added $35,872 to an average new single-family home’s price. These estimates are based on softwood lumber used directly and embodied in products going into […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, Building Contractor, Trusses, Alternate Siding, Budget, Porches
- Tags: National Association Of Home Builders, Builder Practices Survey, Home Innovation Research Labs, Random Lengths, Annual Wholesale Trade Tables
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Protecting Posts from Rot
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/28/2021![Protecting Posts from Rot](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/USFS-posts1.jpg)
Protecting Posts From Rot Based upon a Journal of Light Construction article by Grant Kirker, research forest products technologist at USDA’s Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, WI Posts rot when decay fungi find wood they can digest. Insects such as subterranean termites can also cause posts to fail, but they aren’t common in cold climates, […]
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- Tags: U.S. Forest Service, Douglas Fir, Southern Yellow Pine, UC 4B Lumber, CCA, Creosote, Decay Fungi, ], ACA, Pentachlorophenol, AWPA's Fungal Decay Hazard Map
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Insulation Option, Condensation Control, and Plans Only?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/26/2021![Insulation Option, Condensation Control, and Plans Only?](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Capture-150x150.png)
Today’s Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about adding a styrofoam insulation board to help keep a pole barn warm, how to best prevent condensation, and if one can purchase plans only instead of the complete kit. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I recently built a pole barn, I’m in Ohio. I put in a 15000w […]
Read moreSheets of Tin, Girt Style and Post Preferences, and Eastern Red Cedar
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/19/2021![Sheets of Tin, Girt Style and Post Preferences, and Eastern Red Cedar](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/roof.png)
This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the “how many sheets” of tin, and the cost of steel roof panels, what type of girt style or posts Mike would prefer, and the efficacy of Eastern Red Cedar for use as posts for a pole barn. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m thinking about […]
Read morePost Brackets, Cross Bracing, and Pressure Treated Wood
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/12/2021![Post Brackets, Cross Bracing, and Pressure Treated Wood](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/bracket-150x150.png)
This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about a building set into a slope with use of post brackets, the possible use of “cross bracing” for wall girts, and understanding pressure treated wood. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I would like to build a 32′ x 48′ 2 story pole building where two of […]
Read morePost Frame Barndominium Exterior Wall
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/10/2021![Post Frame Barndominium Exterior Wall](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IECC.png)
Post Frame Barndominium Exterior Wall Questions Reader IAN in RIDGWAY writes: “I am looking for help understanding a couple of exterior wall questions. My county is enforcing the 2018 IECC for energy efficiency. In my region this requires R-20 cavity + R-5 exterior wall assembly. From everything I’ve read, this means a continuous layer of […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Shouse, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Barndominium
- Tags: Copper Naphthenate Solution, Roxul, International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 IECC, BIBS Insulation, 1" Rigid Insulation, Post Frame Construction, Cuprinol #10, Unfaced Batt Insulation, Weather Resistant Barrier
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Bigger Options, Taller Options, and a “Rocking” Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/08/2021![Bigger Options, Taller Options, and a “Rocking” Building](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/charlotte-150x150.png)
This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about bigger options for the Charlotte 40×50 on the Home Depot site, Raymundo asks if a building can be made 2 ft. taller, and how to brace a building to stop it from “rocking” in the wind. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good morning. I saw on […]
Read moreA Building Addition, A “Coverup,” and Advice for an Acquired Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/01/2021![A Building Addition, A “Coverup,” and Advice for an Acquired Building](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/About-Us-150x150.jpg)
Today the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about adding on to an existing pole barn with use of 24″ oc trusses, covering old wooden sliding doors with steel, and advice regarding erecting an acquired Cuckler steel building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Trying to plan on a 36’x80’x12′ addition to an existing 30’x40’x10′ pole barn. […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Sheathing Steel, Door Trim, Cuckler Steel Building, Truss Spacing, Engineering, Sliding Door Parts, Building Addition, 24" O.C.
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A Floor Raising Exercise: I Joists
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/26/2021![A Floor Raising Exercise: I Joists](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/I-Beam-150x150.png)
For some obscure reason people planning new buildings tend to scrimp on height. In most instances, designing a new fully engineered post frame building – whether for a barndominium, shop house (shouse), garage, shop, etc., just a little bit taller is a relatively inexpensive proposition and can save many more dollars and mental anguish than […]
Read moreMarket News: OSB Shortage
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/18/2021![Market News: OSB Shortage](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/osb-vs-plywood-150x150.jpg)
Market News: Oriented Strandboard Shortages We are now living in a world of COVID induced product shortages – from commodities such as toilet paper, paper towels and cleaning products to simple things such as McCormick Thick and Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix. When it comes to building products, it is not unheard of to have to […]
Read moreA Wood Purlin Design Question
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/28/2021![A Wood Purlin Design Question](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/plans-150x150.jpg)
Chances are good if you have to ask a structural design question, then you are in over your head. Reader LARRY in DITTMER writes: “Can you 2 by 4 flat on an 8 foot span Truss” A few years ago, one of my neighbors bought a pole building kit from someone other than Hansen Pole […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Roof Purlin Design, Wind Load, Flat Roof Purlins, Roof Slope, Snow Load, Deflection, Live Loads, Wood Bending Calculations
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Ladder Framing, Use of Red Cedar Posts, and Custom Steel Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/25/2021![Ladder Framing, Use of Red Cedar Posts, and Custom Steel Trusses](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/hold-up-150x150.png)
This Monday the Pole barn Guru answers reader questions about “ladder framing,” aka bookshelf girts, the use of Eastern Red Cedar posts in post frame construction, and if Hansen provides custom steel trusses. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I had a question about ladder framing on a finish shop. I was thinking about running my two […]
Read moreWood I-Joists for Your Barndominium
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/21/2021![Wood I-Joists for Your Barndominium](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/I-Beam-150x150.png)
With many barndominiums being multi-storied, or at least having lofts or mezzanines, there are several methods of structural support. These would include dimensional lumber, wood trusses and I-joists. In our own post frame barndominium, we utilized I-joists as rafters for both side sheds. They are also floor joists for my lovely bride’s mezzanine sewing loft […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, About The Pole Barn Guru, Shouse, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Flanges, Joist Hangers, Rim Joists, Barndominium, Squash Blocks, Wood Beams, International Residential Code, Wood Cladding, I Joists, Web Stiffeners, OSB I-joist Webs, IRC, Wood Webs
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Ceiling Insulation, Drafting Capabilities, and 24″ On Center Framing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/18/2021![Ceiling Insulation, Drafting Capabilities, and 24″ On Center Framing](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/condenstop-300x183.png)
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about “ceiling insulation” for a roof rebuild, the capabilities of our drafting and proprietary pricing program, and “what percentage of pole buildings are 24″ on center?” DEAR POLE BARN GURU: The birds have destroyed the front half of the ceiling insulation in our 40 x 60 […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Rebuilding Structures
- Tags: Condenstop, Instant Pricing, Drafting Capabilities, 24" On Center Framing, Framing Dimensions, Condensation Control, Ceiling Insulation, Drip Stop
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If You Think Red Iron Buildings Are Great
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/02/2020![If You Think Red Iron Buildings Are Great](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/5-15-12-Blog-Image-from-Free-Digital-Photos-150x150.jpg)
If You Thought Red Iron Buildings Are Great Loyal readers, please join me in reaching way back to yesterday’s article espousing great benefits of PEMBs (Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings) aka “red iron” or “bolt up” buildings. If you are planning a new barndominium, shouse (shop/house), shop, etc., and have decided a PEMB is your one and […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Siding, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Pole Building Comparisons, Shouse
- Tags: Foundation Plans, Steel Cutting, Welding, Roofing Materials, Freight Charges, Concrete Brackets, Steel Strength To Weight Ratio, DIY Assembly, Three Hour Exterior Wall Fire Rating, Fire Retardant Treated Wood
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Splash Boards, Roof Loads, and Truss Spacing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/23/2020![Splash Boards, Roof Loads, and Truss Spacing](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/incised-lumber-300x195-300x195.gif)
This 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 moreFloor Trusses, Plywood Floor, and Post Frame Conversion
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/09/2020![Floor Trusses, Plywood Floor, and Post Frame Conversion](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/floor-truss.png)
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers questions about building to FEMA Flood Code for a raised wood floor, use of a plywood floor instead of concrete pad, and finding a certified engineer to help with conversion of pole barn to a home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have to build according to the current […]
Read moreAvoiding Being Driven Crazy With Barndominium Questions Part II
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/08/2020![Avoiding Being Driven Crazy With Barndominium Questions Part II](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/floor-truss.png)
Part 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: Columns, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Concrete
- Tags: Toe-nailing, Clearspan, Clearspan Trusses, Type X Sheetrock, LVL Beams, Splash Plank, Pressure Preservative Treated Splash Plank, Bookshelf Girts
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Post Frame Home Zero Barrier Entry Over a Crawl Space
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/02/2020![Post Frame Home Zero Barrier Entry Over a Crawl Space](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/crawl-space.jpg)
Post 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: Concrete, Footings, Building Drainage, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Barndominium, About The Pole Barn Guru, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: All-weather Wood Foundations, Treated Wood Foundations, Treated Wood Foundation, Post Frame Home, Crawl Space, Zero Barrier Entry, Wood Foundation Walls
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Post Frame Shouse Column Options
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/30/2020![Post Frame Shouse Column Options](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/treated-wood-stamp.jpg)
Post Frame Shouse Column Options – Risk vs. Reward Loyal readers will recall a recent post involving GREG in KENTWOOD (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2020/09/dont-want-pressure-treated-columns-in-the-ground/). Our discussion continues and I share below: “Mike, Thanks for the quick response. If I was a sane man, not sure I am, if properly pressure treated lumber will last a few generations, why […]
Read moreDon’t Want Pressure Treated Columns in the Ground?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/18/2020![Don’t Want Pressure Treated Columns in the Ground?](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Concrete-Bracket-Wet-Set-150x148-150x148.jpg)
Loyal reader GREG in KENTWOOD writes: “We plan to build a house next summer with basically (2) – 40’x60’ units connected at 90°, wife is still in the planning stage, 2 story. I feel that me and my sons should be able to erect a kit with directions from the supplier and tips. I like […]
Read morePressure Treated Post Frame Building Poles Rot
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/17/2020![Pressure Treated Post Frame Building Poles Rot](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Wetlands4-150x150.jpg)
Presenting actual factual evidence, from a peer reviewed and published study seems to have little bearing upon reality in today’s social media influenced world. Instead, people tend to rely heavily upon those with a vested (financial) interest in promotion of something other than actual and factual truth. Those invested interests vary from those selling alternatives […]
Read moreChecks and Splits in Post Frame Lumber
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/16/2020![Checks and Splits in Post Frame Lumber](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Figure-4-3.jpg)
Checks and splits in lumber and timbers, especially timbers, are often misunderstood when assessing a structure’s condition. Checks and splits can form in wood by two means: during seasoning, or drying, and during manufacture. This article is concerned with checks and splits resulting from seasoning after installation. Development of checks and splits after installation occurs […]
Read moreTaking the Bow Out of a Glulaminated Column
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/01/2020![Taking the Bow Out of a Glulaminated Column](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bow-1.jpg)
Taking the Bow Out of a Glulaminated Column Glulaminated post frame building columns are touted by their producers as being able to withstand warping and twisting. On occasion, however, they will bow. Hansen Pole Buildings’ client JOSH is self-building in SALMON, Idaho and wrote: “Good Morning Mike, Thought I would check with you, but probably […]
Read moreFinal Inspection, Framing Lumber, and Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/21/2020![Final Inspection, Framing Lumber, and Trusses](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/rsz_photo-300x225.jpg)
This 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 moreStick Frame and Some Limitations
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/06/2020![Stick Frame and Some Limitations](https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Wrap-150x150.jpg)
Stick Frame and Some Limitations Perhaps stick built construction’s biggest advantage is builders and tradespeople are very comfortable working in and around stick framing. All registered architects and most building inspectors are very familiar with stick framing. The International Residential Code (IRC) provides a prescriptive ‘cook book’ to follow for adequate structural assembly, within certain limitations. […]
Read more- Categories: Building Contractor, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Insulation, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Pole Building Comparisons, Barndominium, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Wood Niche, Stick Built Building, Lumber Niche, Lumber Shrink, Weather Resistant Barriers, Lumber Warp, Dimensional Lumber, Framing Crew, PEMB, Weld Up Steel Building, Ceiling Height, Stick Built, Ceiling Angle
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