Category Archives: Pole Barn Design
Ice and Water Shield with Threw Screwed Steel Roofing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/05 @ 8:00
Ice and Water Shield with Threw Screwed Steel Roofing Making sense of Building Codes can be a daunting task, even for Building Officials. Post-frame construction is vaguely mentioned, at best, within Building Codes, leading to at best head scratching and at worst total confusion. Ice and water shield is a waterproof membrane used to protect […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Steel Roofing & Siding, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Steel Roof Panels, Threw Screwed Steel Roofing, IBC, Moisture Barrier, Ice And Water Shield, Roof Decking, Steel Substrate, Ice Shield, Water Shield
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Post-Frame Building Utilities
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/30 @ 8:00
Post-Frame Building Utilities Reader MICKEY in LIVINGSTON writes: “How is the wiring and plumbing handled with a construction such as this?” Utilities for a post-frame building is no different than for any other wood framed structure. During your new post-frame building’s planning phase, you will need to incorporate all necessary considerations for utilities to meet […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, floorplans, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Interior, Pole Barn Heating, Barndominium
- Tags: Temperature Control, Post Frame Utilities, Lighting, Outlets, Post Frame Were System, Electrical Plan, Post Frame Buildings HVAC
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Frost Heave and Rodents, a Storage/House Combo, and Dead Attic Space
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/29 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about prevention of frost heave and rodents getting in to a post frame garage, advice for a storage/house combo in Oregon, and how some buildings can have “dead attic space.” DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am concerned about frost heave and rodents getting into a post […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Building Interior
- Tags: Fire Separation, Snow Loads, Rodents, Shouse, Equipment Storage, Frost Heave, Hay Storage
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How to Clearspan a 60’ Wide Monitor Barn Including a Loft
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/28 @ 8:00
How to Clearspan a 60’ Wide Monitor Barn Including a Loft Reader DANIEL in HADLEY writes: “ I am really liking the Monitor style barn. I however find the support posts for the raised portion very in the way for what I want. I am looking to have an open floor on a 60 x […]
Read moreInsulation and Vapor Barrier, Rich-e Board Insulation, and a Tear-Off
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/22 @ 8:00
Today’s “ask the Guru” answers reader questions about best applications of insulation and vapor barriers, the Guru’s experience with Rich-e Board insulation, and how to avoid a “tear-off” of a roof by adding layer of framing and insulation on top of old roof. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I am building a pole building in […]
Read moreSteel Posts, a Pole Barn Conversion, and Column Size
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/15 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the use of steel posts for a lean-to, converting an existing pole barn with an open wall into a one-bedroom tiny home, and columns for a post frame remodel and addition. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m building a lean to up against my 40′ high […]
Read moreRafter Size, Lean-to on Slab, and “Barndominium?”
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/08 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles questions regarding rafter size for a lean-to addition, adding a Lean-to to an existing building on a monolithic slab, and “the difference between a pole barn home and a barndominium?” DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am building a lean-to on an existing pole barn. It is 32′ long […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete, Footings, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Pole Barn Home, Monolithic Slab, Rafter, Rafter Size, Barndominium, Lean-to, Post Frame Home, Slab
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Pole Barn Pricing, Idaho, and a Pole Barn Addition Moisture
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/01 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru pricing of a pole barn with a link to a full blog regarding costs of various sizes, whether or not Hansen Buildings ships kits to Idaho- YES! and moisture control on a new post frame addition. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Quick question 30′ x 40/50′ x 14′ high Garage. […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Ventilation, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior
- Tags: Pole Barn Costs, Post Frame Addition, Moisture Control, Pole Barn Pricing, Idaho, Ship To Idaho, Pole Barns In Idaho, Condensation Control
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Post Frame Footings, Delivery Limitations, and Foundation Types
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/25 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about common gable post frame footings, weight limitations for a building delivery and the possible solutions, and what types of foundations Hansen Buildings can design for in Weld County Colorado. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is a common gable post footing compared to a main truss […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Building Interior, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn holes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Post Frame Footings, Footing Thickness, Materials Deliveries, Materials Weight, Jobsite Restrictions, Foundations, Crawl Space, Slab On Grade, Column Footings
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How Far Can a 2×6 Purlin Span?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/19 @ 8:00
How Far Can a 2×6 Purlin Span? Reader WILL in COMFORT writes: “How far can a 2×6 purlin on a 6:12 sloped roof span?” The following describes 2×6 SYP #2 purlins spanning a 14′ bay, with an on-center spacing of 24″ (sf). Purlins are recessed between rafters with their top edges flush with rafter top edges. […]
Read more- Categories: purlins, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Live Load, Dead Load, Purlin, American Building Components, 6-12 Roof Slope, Simpson Joist Hangers, Beam Span Length, 2x6 SYP #2 Purlins, Wind Load, Purlin Density, Snow Load
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Clip-Lock Standing Seam, Adding a Ceiling, and Knee Brace Issues
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/11 @ 8:00
This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about replacing roofing with clip-lock standing seam and what the PBG recommends in the scenario, creating a wood shop in an existing structure and wondering if ceiling weight can be held, the possibility of removing knee braces in order to install a ceiling. DEAR POLE […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Buildings History, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Ceiling Joists, Standing Seam Roofing, Standing Seam, Roof Load, Clip-lock Standing Seam, Knee Braces, Ceiling Load Trusses
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Termite Barriers and Wind Speed, Hidden Fasteners, and Truss Modifications
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/04 @ 8:00
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: Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Fasteners, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Wind Speed, Treated Columns, Osb Under Steel, Termites, Vult Wind Speed, ACQ Treated Lumber, Standing Seam Roofing, Hidden Fasteners, Truss Modification
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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: Pole Barn Questions, Alternate Siding, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Interior, Roofing Materials, Columns, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Insulation, Ventilation
- Tags: Condensation Control, Double Bubble, Double Bubble Radiant Barrier, A1V, Pole Building Span, Steel Roof, Interior Columns, Asphalt Shingles
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Adding a Slab, Code Requirements, and Getting Started
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/20 @ 8:00
Today’s Ask the Guru takes on reader questions about adding a slab to a pole barn with a dirt floor, and how that might transfer pressure to the columns, whether or not Hansen Buildings packages meet “2018 International Building Code and all codes adopted by Pennsylvania for commercial construction,” and landowners looking to get started […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Footings, Professional Engineer, Uncategorized, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Pole Barn Planning, 2018 IBC, Concrete To Pole Barn, Concrete To Columns, Getting Starting, Building Codes, Concrete Slab
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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: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Building How To Guides, floorplans, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Building Interior, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Post Frame Home, Post Frame Addition, Technical Support, Steel Trusses, Engineered Building Plans
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Bracing Site-Built Trusses for Lateral Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/07 @ 8:00
Bracing Site-Built Trusses For Lateral Loads Reader in SHINER writes: “I am building a gambrel style barn, 30×80, in two directions, in plan view, it looks like a cross. I am building the trusses based on an LSU publication, giving sizes of structural members, etc… I have built several structures before, not a gambrel style […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Lofts, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Wind Loads, Gambrel Trusses, LSU Publication, LSU Agricultural Center, Midwest Plan Service, United States Department Of Agriculture, Design Roof Loads, Construction Codes
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Eave Light Replacement, Base Drip Edge Height, and Two-Hour Fire Wall Design
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/06 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about eave light panel replacement for panels used for solar warming, base drip edge height related to concrete height, and drawing for two-hour fire wall design. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a south wall on shed built 40 years ago which was set up for […]
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- Tags: Base Drip Edge Height, Fire Wall, Two-hour Fire Wall, Fire Wall Design, Drip Edge, Eave Light Panels, Solar Warming, Eave Light, Base Drip Edge
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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: 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, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Pole Barn Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Building Homes
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Post Frame Possibilities, Engineer Sealed Plans in Canada, and Horse Barn Apartment
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/30 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about the possibilities of post frame wall height with columns atop a concrete wall, interpreting client needs into engineer sealed drawings, and the scope of a barn to accommodate horses on the main level and an apartment above. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Could I build tall […]
Read more- Categories: floorplans, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Columns, Lofts, Pole Barn Questions, Horse Riding Arena, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Apartments, Concrete, Footings, Barndominium
- Tags: Horse Barn, Engineer Drawings, Post Frame Possibilities, Post Frame Wall Height, Horse Barn And House, Living Above Horse Barn, Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans, Brackets
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Can I Draw Up My Own Building Plans and Have an Engineer Stamp Them?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/29 @ 8:00
Can I Draw Up My Own Building Plans and Have an Engineer Stamp Them? This became a rather heated topic in a recent social media discussion. Question posed was could an individual draw their own post-frame building plans, take them to an engineer, and have the engineer stamp them. A professional engineer’s role in signing […]
Read moreInsulation/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: 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, Pole Building Siding
- Tags: Egress Window, NFPA 275, Fire Retardant Steel, UL 790, Adding Insulation, Fire Retardant, Climate Zone 3A, Envelope, Insulation, Building Envelope, Gable End Egress
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Notching 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 moreEngineering an Open Pavilion
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/10 @ 8:00
Engineering an Open Pavilion Professional Engineer KEN in AIRVILLE writes: “Working on engineering a post frame equipment open pavilion 28×48. Only has 2 posts on the front wall and big ass flat girder for a header. See attached plans. I have done them all different ways before I a structural engineer who grew up at […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Sturdi-walls Plus Brackets, Mono Trusses, Building Plans, Knee Braces, Embedded Posts, UC-4B, Professional Registered Engineer, Prefabricated Wood Truss
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Roof Truss Costs, Moisture Barriers, and Integrated Condensation Control
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/26 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about “the most cost effective length to procure, transport and install of a Post Frame Roof Truss 4/12 Pitch; 36′, 40′ or 50′?” a suitable moisture barrier for a shed, and Integrated condensation controls. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Typically, what is the most cost effective length […]
Read moreTruss Notch Locations and Heel Height
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/20 @ 8:00
Truss Notch Locations and Heel Height vs. Purlin Dimensions on Overhang End Hansen Pole Buildings’ DIY clients BENJAMIN and COURTNEY in DEER LODGE write: “Hello, I’m trying to understand the difference of a quarter inch between my end wall overhang purlins and my heel heights. My interior truss has a heel of 19 3/8” and […]
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: 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, Trusses, Barndominium, Building Interior
- Tags: Pole Barn Basement, Floor Trusses, Post Size, Cost Effective Design Solution, Column Size, Attic Space, Second Floor, Bonus Room
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Average Cost in WA State, Garage with Dwelling Unit, and Combo Girts
Posted by 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 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, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Average Costs Of Post Frame, Girts, Barndominium, Post Frame House, Shouse, Post Frame Costs
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Wall Height, What’s Included? and Drill Set Bracket Usage
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/05 @ 8:00
Today the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about customizing the wall height to best “utilize sheet goods” on interior walls, what Hansen includes in a pole barn kit, and the practicality of using a drill set bracket for columns into an existing slab. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Once I save up the funds, I […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Budget, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Building How To Guides, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior
- Tags: Existing Slab, Drill Set Brackets, Pole Building Kit, Wall Height, Eave Height, Drywall Length, Post Frame Kit
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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 moreAlaska Pole Barn with Actual Poles
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/27 @ 8:00
Alaska Pole Barn With Actual Poles Reader DOUGLAS in FAIRBANKS writes: “Hello, I’m planning to build a 40×36 pole barn using 12 surplus power poles (3 rows of 4 poles) that are in good condition. They will be placed 6′ deep by a digger truck as a normal utility pole would be. The ground is […]
Read moreWhat Building Code Applies to Post Frame Construction?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/22 @ 8:00
What Building Code Applies to Post Frame Construction? Being a Plans Examiner in a Building Department would have to be one amongst this planet’s toughest jobs. Besides having to listen to clients who have their own ideas about how things should be built, there are volumes upon volumes of Building Code books and referenced texts. […]
Read moreFoundation 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: Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Concrete, floorplans, Footings, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns
- Tags: Building Uplift, Uplift, Crawl Space, Wet Set Brackets, Post Frame Plumbing, Post Frame Design Loads, Pole Barn Foundation, Post Frame Stem Wall, Concrete On Grade
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Post Frame Knee Bracing in Ohio
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/30 @ 8:00
Post-Frame Knee Bracing in Ohio Reader DON in TALLMADGE writes: “I recently purchased plans for a 32×32 pole building and the trusses are 2×4 and the building supplier did not include knee bracing included in the original plans but the county said they need to be added. Are these really a benefit and do I […]
Read moreWill I Need to Use Double Trusses?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/11 @ 8:00
Will I Need to Use Double Trusses? Reader DALE in TOMPKINSVILLE writes: “On an open front 5 bay tool shed, roof length 60 feet, width 40 foot, height of 10 foot, 12foot, trusses on 6×6 columns, 12/4 pitch located in southern Kentucky zone 6 will I need to double the trusses?” Need and want are […]
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: Trusses, Lumber, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Structure, Steel Roofing & Siding
- Tags: Sealed Plans, Engineered Plans, Project Engineer, Structural Framing, Tube Canopy, Design Loads
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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 Structure, Pole Building Siding, Vinyl Siding, Columns, 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
- Tags: Water Lines, Post Frame Wiring, Post Frame Water Pipes, Wind Speed, Alternative Siding, Post Frame Addition, Tornado Safety, EF4 Wind
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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 Barn Planning, 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
- Tags: Moisture Control, Condensation, Closed Envelope, Overhead Garage Door, Garage Door, Pole Barn Movers, Moving A Pole Barn, Closed Cell Spray Foam
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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 Planning, 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
- Tags: Stem Wall, Trusses, Stilt Construction, Insulation, Foundation Insulation, Sloped Ground, Truss Installation, Endwall Overhangs, Sloping Site
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HOA Restrictions, Plans Only Option (sorry, no) and Site Prep
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/12 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about the possibility of adding a brick exterior to a pole building to satisfy HOA restrictions, if Hansen provides a sealed plans only option so a reader can reuse parts of current building, and geotechnical concerns about site prep and dirt for post frame construction. DEAR […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Siding, Footings, Alternate Siding, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: HOA Regulations, Site Prep, Engineer Sealed Plans, Geotechnical Study, Dirt Work, Brick Siding, HOA, Blueprints, Plans
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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 Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Columns
- Tags: Clear Span Building, Lift Building, Post Frame Builders, Installers, Post Frame Contractors, Clear Span Timber Frame, Raise Structure, Lengthen Columns
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Financing, Ventilation for Metal Trussed Shed, and Concrete Costs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/22 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about what financing is available for a post frame building, a question about ventilation for a metal trusses pole barn, and a comparison of concrete costs for post frame vs red iron buildings. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m looking to build a 25′ x 50′ pole […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Pole Building Comparisons, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Concrete
- Tags: Financing, Concrete Costs, Construction Loan, Post Frame Financing, Ventilation, Ceiling Ventilation, Post Frame Concrete
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Insulation, 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 moreQuestions About Post Frame Interior Concrete Slabs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/14 @ 8:00
Questions About Post-Frame Interior Concrete Slabs Reader KYLE in SALEM writes: Hello again, Mike! I hope this finds you well. Setting the stage (some of the following details are merely to paint the broader picture or for interest although perhaps not all will be relevant to my following questions ;-): I built a 48’ x […]
Read moreYou Have Questions
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/09 @ 8:00
You Have Questions, We Have Answers Long time readers are aware I will answer any questions – even when they become highly technical. Loyal reader CORY in NEBRASKA will be a fantastic client, because he wants to know how everything works, in advance – leaving nothing to chance. He writes (in italics): “I would really […]
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: 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, Columns, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Post Frame Columns, Post Frame Builder, Post Frame Erector, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Post Frame Materials, Building Clientele, Contractor
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Dragging 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: Insulation, Footings, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Building Department, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding
- Tags: RDP, Registered Design Professional, Roof Steel Installation, Perma-column, DIY, Dragging Panels, Scratched Steel, Some Assembly Required
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Restore or Rebuild?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/23 @ 8:00
Restore or Rebuild? While it was not a post frame building, back in 1990 I began restoration (and adding onto) my family’s then over 80 year-old hillside lake cabin. If it was not for our sentimental attachment and some amazing existing stonework, it would have been far less expensive to have nuked it all and […]
Read moreKnee 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: Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Drainage, Pole Barn Questions, Building Interior, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Expandable Closures, Vapor Barrier, Knee Bracing, Flying Gable Rake Trim, Ventilation, Vented Soffit, Rake Trim, Vented Ridge, Liner Panels
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How to Insulate My Pole Barn Roof
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/16 @ 8:00
How to Insulate My Pole Barn Roof Reader JEREMY in GREENBRIER writes: “Looking at building a 50x60x15 pole barn 20 miles north of Nashville, TN. I’m needing recommendations for the best way to insulate. I’m using scissor trusses with no ceiling and I’m planning metal panels on the inside walls. I’m thinking 2×4 girts on […]
Read more- Categories: Budget, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses
- Tags: Spray Foam Insulation, Closed Cell Insulation, Raised Heel Trusses, Roof Truss Bottom Chords, International Energy Conservation Code, Rock Wool Batts, Integrated Condensation Control, Insulation
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Rethinking Ways to Encourage Permanent Truss Bracing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/14 @ 8:00
Today’s blog comes from Hansen Pole Building’s guest, Frank Woeste, P.E. Rethinking Ways to Encourage Permanent Truss Bracing Part II Truss Bracing Background The purpose of permanent truss bracing is to satisfy the design assumptions of the truss designer such that the truss system will safely support design loads through the design life of the structure. Early […]
Read moreRethinking Ways to Encourage Permanent Truss Bracing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/09 @ 8:00
Rethinking Ways to Encourage Permanent Truss Bracing Part I Today’s article is authored by my post frame construction structural mentor. I will mention here, Hansen Pole Buildings takes both temporary and permanent truss bracing quite seriously. Every building we provide includes an engineered permanent truss bracing plan and our Construction Manual has an entire chapter […]
Read moreScissor 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 moreUnder Construction Barn Collapse Close to Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/02 @ 8:00
Under Construction Barn Collapse Close to Home Summit, South Dakota is within an hour’s drive of Hansen Pole Buildings’ headquarters in Roberts County. In September 2022, this dairy barn (under construction) collapsed, sending 10 people to hospitals with injuries. Many states, South Dakota included, allow agricultural buildings to be erected not only without being engineered, […]
Read moreFraming 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: Fasteners, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding, Concrete, Alternate Siding, Building Interior
- 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: Pole Barn Planning, floorplans, Footings, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Pole Barn Builders, Post Frame Wall Heights, Post Frame Footing Size, Post Frame Permit, Post Frame Home, Barndominium Plans
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Why Fiberglass Insulation Doesn’t Work
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/24 @ 8:00
Why Fiberglass Insulation Doesn’t Work This article includes information in italics from a paper from Rastra.com, a provider of ICFs. For those interested, to read their paper in full please visit: https://www.rastra.com/docs/sales/Why_fiberglass_insulation_doesnt_work.pdf I have been scouring insulation, vapor barrier and building envelope sources for months now, trying to get to truthful data I can rely […]
Read morePurlin 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: Rock Wool Insulation, Purling Spacing, Roof Load, Purlin Span, Vapor Barrier, Roof Sheathing OSB, Wall Insulation, Roof Sheathing, Steel 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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Help! My Barndominium Vaulted Ceiling Drips
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/10 @ 8:00
Help – My Barndominium Vaulted Ceiling Drips Reader HOMER in PIEDMONT writes: “I called in today and was referenced to send an email – I have come across your website and have gained a vast amount of knowledge – I was hoping to get some more information on my situation – I also understand that […]
Read 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 Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Footings, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, floorplans, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Column Brackets, Engineering Project, Sealed Plans, Engineering Student Project, Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans, Strudi-wall Brackets
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Can You Provide Me With Engineer Sealed Blueprints
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/22 @ 8:00
Can You Provide Me With Engineer Sealed Blueprints? Reader PARKER in PORT SAINT JOE writes: “I’m looking to get a pole barn built and for my county I need engineer stamped prints before i can pull a permit, can you provide me with blueprints for the size I am wanting?” www.HansenPoleBuildings.com is America’s leader in […]
Read moreThings My Pole Builder Didn’t Discuss With Me
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/20 @ 8:00
Things My Pole Barn Builder Didn’t Discuss With Me Somehow I feel as if this should be a Jeopardy question for $400….. Reader MATT in BUFFALO writes: “Hi there, my pole barn has recently been constructed and I’m now looking forward to insulating and finishing the inside. My hope is to drywall all interior surfaces […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation
- Tags: Gable Vents, Drywall, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Ceiling Joists, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Pole Barn Trusses, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Attic Space, Ventilation, Condensation Control
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Ceiling 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: Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building, Columns, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Truss Carriers, Truss Spacing, Living Quarters, Insulation, Tack Room, Spray Foam, Ventilation, Horse Barn
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Does Wind Exposure C Apply to Wall Framing in Any Way?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/08 @ 8:00
Does Wind Exposure C Apply to Wall Framing in Any Way? Reader JAVO in PRINCE FREDERICK writes: “I’m getting C trusses because I’m in a windy area around Chesapeake Bay, but I don’t see Exposure C applying to building frame or footers. For footers I’m being quoted 3’6″ depth, 1’8″ diameter, 5″x16″ pill, & Quikrete/sakrete, […]
Read moreConcrete, 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: Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Skylights, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Footings
- Tags: Skylight, Concrete Design, Concrete Load, Steel Comparison, 26 Gauge Steel, Sky Light Panels, 29 Gauge Steel, Concrete
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Moisture Barrier for a North Idaho Hanger
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/06 @ 10:20
Moisture Barrier for a North Idaho Hangar Reader BILL in SANDPOINT writes: “Hey guru! Question about insulation – moisture barrier. We are under construction on a 64×70 post frame aircraft hangar in North Idaho. The eave height is 19 feet, plus a two foot heel. There are no overhangs. Roof pitch is 3:12 and the […]
Read moreCeiling 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: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Vented Closure, Bottom Chord Deal Load, Hanging Drywall, Drywall, Ceiling Load Trusses, Vented Ridge, Ceiling
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Not a Hansen Pole Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/24 @ 8:00
From a Distance Every Pole Barn Looks About Equal Earlier this year I shared back and forth several conversations with a potential client (who eventually did not invest in a Hansen Pole Building). He shared with me photos of his brother’s beautiful new pole barn shop and intended to have one built by this same […]
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: Building Interior, Insulation, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building Siding, Ventilation
- Tags: Ventilation, Square Roof, Corner Trims, Unfaced Rock Wool Batts, Metal Trims, Insulation, Install Roof Steel, Vapor Barrier
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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 Planning, Trusses, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Code Standards, Insulation, Commercial Girts, Engineer Sealed Plans, Girt Spacing, Truss Carrier, Truss Bolts, Girts Sizing
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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: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Ventilation, Alternate Siding, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Insulation, DIY, Spray Foam, Siding Materials, Shear Strength, Do It Yourself Pole Barn, Price Per Square Foot, House Wrap
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Hurricane 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: Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Footings
- 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: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru
- Tags: Clear Span, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Top Chord Live Load, Trusses, 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
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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: Ventilation, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses
- Tags: Post Frame Living, Wet Set Brackets, Shear Strength, Roof Only, Sheathing, Bracing, Housewrap, Barndomimium Kits, Post Frame Building, Post Frame DIY
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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: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Post Frame Home, Barndominium
- Tags: Stick Frame, 2x6 Stud Walls, Sheer Walls, Girt Blocking, Construction Manual, Bookshelf Girts, Hansen Buildings Construction Manual
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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 moreSite Prep, Proper Sheathing for home, and Jamb Latch Details
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/28 @ 8:00
Today the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about site preparation for a post frame building, reflective radiant barrier or sheathing needed for a post frame home, and a detail for a jamb latch on a sliding door. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I been watching a lot of your videos on YouTube, I wish you […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Sliding Doors, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Siding, Ventilation, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Site Prep, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Grade Changes, Wall Sheathing, Jamb Latch, Sliding Door Latch
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Is a Two Story Barndominium Possible?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/15 @ 8:00
Is a Two Story Barndominium Possible? Reader BROGEN from HOUGHTON LAKE writes: “I’m looking to build a 40×60 pole barn dominium with the whole downstairs being a garage space except 10 foot off the back wall making the total garage space a 40×50 and having a 10×40 space walled in for stairs and a storage/mud […]
Read more- Categories: Budget, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building Comparisons, Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse
- Tags: Pole Barn, Barndomimium Kits, Post Frame Building, Stick Built Construction Costs, Barndominium, Multi-story Pole Barn
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Weather Resistant Barriers, LVL Notches, and Design Ideas
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/07 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about weather resistant barriers, a caution to not attempt to notch LVL rafters, and a recommended design solution for a new build. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We are in process of designing our barndominium with hoping to start building next spring. Do you have a recommendation […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Standing Seam, Truss Spacing, LVL, Notching Rafters, Spray Foam, Overhangs, Weather Resistant Barriers, Design Solutions
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Adding Solar to Your Barndominium
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/01 @ 8:00
Benefits of Adding Solar To Your Barndominium Solar energy is taking off in a big way, both here and worldwide. There are around 2.7 million residential solar panels installed in the United States, and solar trends continue to grow as people become more interested in energy alternatives. If you’re considering building a post frame barndominium […]
Read more- Categories: Building Department, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Shouse, Pole Barn Design, Shouse
- Tags: Solar, Solar Energy System, Energy Star Rated Appliances, Solar Panels, UV Blocking, Barndominium, Smart Thermostat, Post Frame Home Kits, Homeowner's Association
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Porches, 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: Building Styles and Designs, Building Overhangs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Doors, Porches, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Pole Building Porch, Treated Columns, Hangar Door, UC-4B, Schweiss Door, Porches, Airplane Hangars, Pressure Preservative Treated Columns
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Information on Codes and Shouses
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/30 @ 8:00
Information on Codes and Shouses I have to admit it was rather flattering to have Southwest Iowa’s Planning Council reach out to me regarding information on Codes and Shouses recently. “Hello. My name is Ashley and I’m a community development specialist with Southwest Iowa Planning Council out of Atlantic, IA. I am currently working on […]
Read more- Categories: Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, Shouse, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Post-Frame, Shouse, Pole Barn, Planning Department, Building Codes, Setbacks, IBC, Codes, IRC, Barndominium, Zoning, IECC, International Residential Code
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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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Can I Turn an Existing Pole Barn into a Barndominium
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/23 @ 8:00
Can I Turn an Existing Pole Barn into a Barndominium? Reader MICHELLE in GALLATIN writes: “Hi Mike, my name is Michelle and I live in Nashville Tennessee. I am under contract on an existing pole barn (30′ x 60′) that I am going to turn into a Barndominium. (Picture attached) Today we had the structural […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Structure, Barndominium, Ventilation, Budget, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Blown In Fiberglass Insulation, Truss Carriers, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Insulation, Ceiling Load, Fiberglass, Shear Loads, Structural Engineer, Reflective Radiant Barriers, Simpson LSTA 12, Barndominium, Eave Lights
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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: Condensation Control, Expanding Closures, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Tube Framed Metal Buildings, Tube Framed, Thermal Conductivity, Mastic Tape
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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 moreInstallation Guidance on Truss-to-Post Connections
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/09 @ 8:00
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 moreFireblocking and Firestops
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/02 @ 8:00
Fireblocking and Firestops Hansen Pole Buildings’ Designer Rachel was recently quoting a project for a governmental entity where the contractor requested her to include all provisions for fireblocking and firestops. This led to my deep dive into International Building and Residential Codes (IBC and IRC respectively). Both have established a means to control fire spread […]
Read moreRadiant Floor Heat, UC-4B Post Treatment, and Button Staples
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/27 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the use of radiant floor heat for a post frame building, post treatment that will not rot, and whether or not button staples can be used for housewrap on a post frame house. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am researching my build. I wanted to […]
Read moreInspecting an Existing Barndominium
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/21 @ 8:00
Inspecting an Existing Barndominium Reader STEPHANIE in BATES CITY writes: “We are in the process of buying an existing barndo and will be finishing it out with additional living space. The barndo was built by the current owner, along with his dad, 13 years ago.my question comes from a discovery during inspection on Monday. The […]
Read moreInsulation and Ventilation, Straw Bales, and Double Bubble
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/20 @ 8:00
This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about using cardboard and heavy plastic to vent and insulate a pole building, use of straw bales an insulator, and best way to ventilate and reduce roof noise. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: On my 42×63 2 story pole building (heated first floor) I have trusses 9’ […]
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: Building Contractor, Trusses, Columns, Lumber, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Insulation Bookshelf Girts, Finished Ceiling, Splash Plank, Glulams, Sheetrock, Roof System Thickness, Staircase
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Laminated Columns
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/14 @ 8:00
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 moreBuilding Codes, Site Prep, and Heating & Cooling Efficiency
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/13 @ 8:00
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about whether or not a Hansen Building meets Florida/Dade building codes + a few others, optimal materials for site prep on a grade, and heating & cooling efficiency in a long, narrow structure. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: A few questions:- Do your products meet Miami/Dade building […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, floorplans, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Heating
- Tags: Site Prep, Grade Change, Building Code, Zoo, Telephone Poles, Animal Habitat, Soil Compaction, Floor Plans Heating And Cooling Efficiency
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When a Gift Keeps on Giving
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/12 @ 8:00
When a Gift Keeps on Giving In our last thrilling installment, our client’s builder was looking at a pile of kindling left after a Christmas Eve windstorm collapsed an under construction 80 foot x 240 foot riding arena. In this instance, our client’s Christmas morning surprise, was a gift to be repeated. Original building erector […]
Read moreChristmas Morning 2017
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/07 @ 8:00
Christmas Morning 2017 Christmas morning is traditionally when youngsters awaken their parent far too early – too see what surprises Santa has left them overnight. On occasion there are surprises for adults as well – some of them not always as desired. Below pictured are beginnings of an 80 foot wide clearspan by 240 foot […]
Read morePermit 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 Cookie, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Concrete
- Tags: Roof Slope, Treated Columns, OSB, Wet Set Brackets, Permit, Registered Design Professional, OSB Wall Sheathing
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