Category Archives: Pole Barn Homes
Adding a Lean-to aka Side Shed
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/08/2024Adding a Lean-to aka Side Shed Reader PATRICK in REDMOND writes: “I have an existing pole barn that was built in 1999 that I would like to add a lean-to onto. I read your previous blogs about verifying the footing that supports the existing poles – but how do you verify that? Is there a […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Concrete, Lumber, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Building Styles and Designs, Sheds, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Trusses, Pole Barn Addition, Post Frame Building, Footings, Lean-to, Side Shed
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Barn Doors? Houses? Materials!
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/18/2024DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Where can I find barn doors, sliding steel style? They have no internet presence, or else there is a secret name for them. Thank you! BONNY in FRANKFORT DEAR BONNY: If you are in search of a steel covered, metal framed sliding door (which is what the huge majority of sliding […]
Read moreCode Requirements for Residential Roof Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/27/2024Code Requirements for Residential Roof Trusses Reprinted from a March 2019 article in Structure Magazine authored by Brent Maxfield, P.E. Part 1 of 3: There are many roles played in the design and delivery of residential wood roof trusses. Engineers can play various roles in this process, and it is essential to understand which role […]
Read moreFooting Diameter, Non-Ground Contact Columns, and Ceiling Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/21/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the required footing diameter for a 20’x24′ pole barn garage, use of non-ground contact columns on a concrete stem wall or thickened edge, and Insulating a cathedral ceiling in a barndominium. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am looking to build a 20ft x 24ft pole […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Trusses, Barndominium, Ventilation, Concrete, Lumber, Building Interior, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Budget, Pole Barn Design, Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Soil Bearing Capacity, Wet Set Brackets, Thickened Slab, Footing Diameter, Ground Contact, Ceiling Insulation, Dry Columns, Footings
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Glulam Finishing Touches, video #5
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/08/2024Today’s blog is video #5 in a series from glulam provider Richland Laminated Columns, covering the finishing touches of the process. Tune in Tuesday August 13th for the 6th video in the series.
Read moreA Dog Kennel, Types of Foundations for Post Frame, and Kennel Designs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/26/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibilities of building a dog kennel with post frame construction, they type of foundation required for a post frame building, and what possible kennel designs Hansen has done. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: would it be possible to do a dog kennel in a pole […]
Read moreAir Intake, Sliding Door Trolleys, and Footing Costs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/13/2024This 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: Concrete, Footings, Post Frame Home, Budget, Barndominium, Lumber, Professional Engineer, floorplans, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Ventilation, Pole Barn Heating
- Tags: Embedded Columns, Footings, Sidewall Overhangs, Sliding Door Trolleys, Attic Ventilation, Overhangs, Ventilation, Sliding Door Parts
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Framing and Materials, DIY plans, and a Conversion
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/06/2024This 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: Building Interior, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Lumber, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, floorplans, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses
- Tags: Framing Materials, Frame Tight, Barndo, DIY Plans, Pole Barn Conversion, Post Frame Kit, Structural Lumber
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OSB Sheathing, Plywood for Roof Strength, and Brackets for Helical Piers
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/05/2024This 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 morea BONUS PBG for Friday, May 31st — Column Spacing, Raised Floors, and a Self-Build
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/31/2024a 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 Planning, Budget, floorplans, Columns, Lofts, Lumber, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Department, Barndominium
- Tags: Flood Zone, Double Trusses, Raised Floor, Post Frame Loft, Self Build Pole Barn, Column Spacing, Truss Carriers, Cost Effective Design Solution, Headers
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Building in Japan, Raising a Building, and In-Ground Use Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/29/2024This 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: Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, floorplans, Rebuilding Structures
- Tags: Raising Building, Raise Existing Building, UC-4B, Japan, Post Treatment, Post Protectors, Building In Japan, Post Frame In Japan
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a BONUS PBG for Monday, May 27th — Store Front Windows, Tornados, and Texas
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/27/2024a BONUS PBG for Monday, May 27th — Store Front Windows, Tornados, and Texas DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a customer who is going to have 2×8 and 4×8 store front windows. These window frames need to be as close to the ground as possible. How do I need to build the bottom of […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Windows, Building Drainage, Budget, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Building Department, Post Frame Home
- Tags: Tornado, Texas, Tornado Safety, Post Frame Window Opening, Windows, Window Height, Wind Speed
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A BONUS PBG for Friday May, 24th — Alternative Siding, Basements, and Purlin Size
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/24/2024A 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: 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, Building Department, Lofts, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Basement, Spray Foam, Alternative Siding, Lap Siding, Post Frame Basement, Ceiling Insulation, Purlin Size, Post Frame Siding
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Florida Approved Wall Panels, Drip Stop Metal Roofing, and Widest Builds
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/22/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader concerns about Florida approved board and batten panels for walls, the use of drip stop or condenstop in residential applications, and what the widest build without support poles could be. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I need a 4×8 siding material that has a Florida Product Approval Code. […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Trusses, Ventilation, Barndominium, Alternate Siding, floorplans, Building Interior, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Florida Approved, Cempanel, Clear Span, Drip Stop, Condenstop, T1-11, Ventilation, Florida Approved Wall Material
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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 05/20/2024a 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: Trusses, Budget, Columns, Lofts, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Building Styles and Designs, Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, floorplans
- Tags: Post Frame DIY, Clear Span Truss, LVL Lumber, Post Frame Crawl Space, Post Frame Home, Crawl Space
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An I-Beam Size, Plans for Permit, and Moisture Control
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/15/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about an I-Beam size for a lean too, plans for a county permit- included with purchase of a Hansen Building, and advice for use of insulation and barriers for new build. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hey Mike I’ve got a question for you, I recently just […]
Read more- Categories: Sheds, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Shouse, Ventilation, floorplans, Building Interior, Budget, Insulation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Moisture Barrier, Plans, Insulation, Building Permit, I-beam, Condensation Control, Permit, Lean-too, Support Beams
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The Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation in Pole Barns
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/14/2024The Advantages of Spray Foam Insulation in Pole Barns Spray foam insulation is an all-in-one solution that can effectively regulate temperature, reduce noise, and prevent moisture in your pole barn. Although all types of insulation minimize heat transfer, spray foam is the only material that can also seal against air leaks, potentially resulting in energy […]
Read moreQuestions From a Future Barndominium Owner
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/02/2024Questions From a Future Barndominium Owner Reader MATTHEW in MOUNT PLEASANT writes: “I am interested in and currently planning a barn-dominium as a future primary residence for myself. (Male, Single, 35, 1 Cat, 1 Dog) The questions i had for you were: For someone who is inexperienced in the realm of pole barn and construction […]
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- Tags: Crawl Space, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium Plans, Barndominium Residence, Truss Width, Barndominium
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A Wood Frame Basement, Inside Dimensions, and Steel vs Wood
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/01/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru about building a wood frame basement with “daylight space,” the inside dimensions of a 40′ x 80′ structure, and a debate between steel vs wood construction. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’d like to build a post frame building with a daylight basement space. I’d been researching permanent wood foundations […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Heating, Barndominium, Trusses, Concrete, floorplans, Footings, Building Interior, Budget, Columns
- Tags: Treated Columns, Post Frame Home, Wood Trusses, Post Frame Basement, Wood Frame Basement, Steel Vs Wood Framing
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Things Hansen Pole Buildings Does Better Than Any Other Post-Frame Building Provider
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/25/2024Things 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: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, purlins
- Tags: #1 Grade Splash Planks, Simpson Strong-tie Components, Wet Set Brackets, Girt Lumber, Post Frame Buildings, Purling Hangers, Glulam Columns, Mill Direct Buying, Rafters, Trusses
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13 Can Be Very Fortunate
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/24/202413 Can Be Very Fortunate Thank you for participating (hopefully) in my past dozen articles about our “NEW” Hansen Pole Building. If not, I would greatly to encourage you to peruse them. I believe you will find them useful in being able to know you are getting greatest value for your hard-earned building dollars. In […]
Read moreNEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/16/2024NEW Hansen Pole Buildings’ Prefabricated Roof Trusses Until now, Hansen Pole Buildings has always outsourced roof trusses. When America’s great housing crunch hit 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 moreVapor Barriers, Post Longevity, and Spray Foam
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/03/2024This 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: Lumber, Columns, Insulation, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Ventilation, Building Interior
- Tags: Moisture Barrier, UC-4B, Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Spray Foam, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Steel Roof Moisture Barrier
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A Basketball Court, A “Dog Trot” and Proper Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/20/2024This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building a basketball court within town height restrictions, building a “dog trot” and some advice on the proper way to insulate a red iron building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have been on the pole barn Facebook group for over a year and was strongly […]
Read more- Categories: Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Interior, Budget
- Tags: Scissor Trusses, Dogtrot Barndominium, Insulation, Rock Wool Insulation, Post Frame Basketball Court, Height Restrictions, Dogtrot
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Security Innovations for Post-Frame Construction Sites
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/14/2024Security Innovations for Post-Frame Construction Sites Construction sites are a lucrative target for criminals. A perfect mix of high-value equipment and materials that are often left unguarded overnight or on weekends can make them a soft touch that promises a profitable payday. This is why all large-scale construction projects have comprehensive round-the-clock security measures in […]
Read more- Categories: Uncategorized, Pole Barn Questions, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Barndominium
- Tags: Security Measures, Property Management, AI Powered Surveillance, Security Innovations, Post Frame Security
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Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/12/2024Concerns 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: 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, Trusses
- Tags: Overhangs, Floor Plans, Custom Buildings, Truss Sizes, Truss Design, Truss Building
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Best Source of Off-grid Power
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/20/2024Best Source of Off-grid Power Reader CONNIE in WAUKESHA writes: “When you’re off grid 1. What is the best source of power 2. Is there any window and door window grates to keep bears out?” Solar power jumps to mind for most of us when it comes to off-grid energy. This sun-powered option, including photovoltaic […]
Read moreTo Wrap Posts, Two-Story, Barndominium Conversion
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/24/2024In 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: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Columns, Uncategorized, Lofts, Lumber, Pole Barn Homes, Insulation
- Tags: Two-story Building, Loft, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Bituthene, Post Wrap, UC-4B
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Fill to Grade, XPS Between Steel and Framing, and a Post Frame Home
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/10/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru advises readers on adding 6″ fill to the site and the affect it would have on columns, the use of XPS insulation between the steel and framing of the building, and some thoughts on building a 3 bedroom, two bath house. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, The site I […]
Read moreStructural Design of Stairs With Cutout Stringers
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/09/2024Structural Design of Stairs With Cutout Stringers Loading requirements for stair stringers are called out for in IBC (International Building Code) Table 1607.1. For one and two family dwellings, uniform live load is 40 psf (pounds per square foot) and 100 psf for all other occupancies. Although not expressly stated, one would assume one and […]
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- Tags: IBC, Stair Stringers, Cut Out Stair Stringers, Structural Design Of Stair Stringers, Loading Requirements
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Ceiling Liner, Double trusses, and a Second floor
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/03/2024This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about what best installed between ceiling liner and trusses and insulation recommendations in a new shop, advice on sidewall column size for use with double trusses, and the structural stability of a pole barn second floor. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Just built a 40x60x11 pole barn […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Ventilation, Barndominium, Building Interior, Shouse, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Lofts, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Barrier, Insulation, Second Floor, Liner Panels, Attic Insulation, Double Truss, Post Frame Second Floor, Double Truss System, Column Size
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Steel Posts, a Pole Barn Conversion, and Column Size
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/15/2023This 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 The Pole Barn Guru on 11/08/2023This 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: Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Concrete, Footings, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Monolithic Slab, Rafter, Rafter Size, Barndominium, Lean-to, Post Frame Home, Slab, Pole Barn Home
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Termite Barriers and Wind Speed, Hidden Fasteners, and Truss Modifications
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/04/2023This 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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How to Prevent Existing 6×6 Columns From Future Settling and Rotting
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/03/2023How to Prevent Existing 6×6 to Prevent Future Settling and Rotting Reader BARRY in FREDERICKTOWN writes: “I recently acquired some property with an existing pole barn “house” on it. It is an unfinished 20’x30′ room with corrugated steel siding, a trussed, steel covered roof and several doors and windows. It was built with a raised […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Barndominium, Footings, Budget, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn holes, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Temporary Bracing, Galvanized Rebar, Brown Rot Fungi, Rebar, Premature Post Decay, Hairpin Rebar, Premix Concrete, Silicone Caulking
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Does 24 Gauge Steel Make Sense?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/26/2023Does 24 Gauge Steel Make Sense? Reader TED in INDIANAPOLIS writes: “In terms of longevity, long term resistance to weather damage and price difference, does a painted AZ50 galvalume R-panel with PBR-leg in 24 gauge (min. .0239″) make more sense than a 26 gauge panel?” Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers: In all reality, even […]
Read moreTax Credits for First-Time Post Frame Home Buyers Part II
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/21/2023Here are some common first-time homebuyer programs: Down Payment Assistance Programs: These programs offer financial assistance to cover a down payment portion required to build a home. Down payments are typically a significant barrier for many first-time buyers, and these programs help reduce upfront costs, making homeownership more achievable. Low-Interest Mortgage Loans: First-time homebuyers may be eligible […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Barndominium
- Tags: Fannie Mae Program, Freddie Mac Program, Low-Interest Mortgage Loans, Down Payment Assistance Programs, Mortgage Credit Certificates, Grants For Closing Costs, Government Backed Loans, VA Loans, USDA Loans, FHA Loans
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Tax Credits for New Post Fame Homes Part I
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/19/2023Tax Credits for New Post Frame Homes and Barndominiums For aspiring homeowners, building a new home is an exciting venture. Besides creating your ideal dream home, there’s now an added incentive for those planning to embark on new home construction in 2023 and 2024. There are tax credits and tax breaks able to significantly reduce […]
Read more- Categories: Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Heating, Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Solar Panels, HVAC System, Renewable Energy Source, Certified Heat Pump, Clean Energy Tax Credit, Wind Turbines, Geothermal Pump, Solar Water Heaters, ENERGY STAR Rated Windows
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Kind Words and Questions From a Future Client
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/12/2023Kind Words and Questions From a Future Client Reader and future client CHRISTINA in HAWLEY writes: “Firstly, I’m not going to lie. It was YOU (Guru) that kept me more interested in doing business with your company than with others. Even more so than Pioneer Pole Barns here by me and that’s who everyone goes […]
Read more- Categories: Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Concrete, Insulation, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, About The Pole Barn Guru
- Tags: Dripstop, Condenstop, Porch, Fair Market Value, Post Fame Building, Building Contractor, Hansen Construction Manual, Shed
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What Building Code Applies to Post Frame Construction?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/22/2023What 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 morePole Barn Conversion, Condensation Concerns, and Setting Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/21/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions regarding converting a section of an existing building into living space, concerns about condensation in an insulated wall, and a concern about setting trusses too soon following a concrete pour. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello! We have a pole barn already built, 60×80, and we’ve decided […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Trusses, Post Frame Home, Ventilation, Barndominium, Concrete, Footings, Insulation, Rebuilding Structures, Constructing a Pole Building, Building Interior, Pole Barn Planning, Professional Engineer, Columns, Lofts
- Tags: Setting Trusses, Occupancy Classification, R-1, Pole Barn Conversion, Residential Addition, R-III, Concrete Pour, Insulation, Vapor Barrier, Condensation
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Engineer Drawings, Build on a Basement, and an ADU
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/24/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about engineering drawings for a house– from a building inspector in Michigan, whether or not a post frame structure can be mounted on a basement, and if an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) can be constructed with post frame. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am looking for […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Engineer Drawings, Post Frame Over Basement, ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit, Engineering, Post Frame Home
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Converting a Traditional Framing Plan to Post-Frame
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/09/2023Converting a Traditional Framing Plan to Post-Frame Hansen Pole Buildings’ client SHAYNA in PHILADELPHIA writes: “Hello, I am looking to convert my traditional; framing plan to post-frame framing to get my walls up quicker. I would like to know what requirements need to be followed. The information I already have is that it’s best for […]
Read moreBuilding Clientele, Design Plans for Canada, and Cabin Materials Questions
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/08/2023This 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 Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, floorplans, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor, Columns
- Tags: Contractor, Post Frame Columns, Post Frame Builder, Post Frame Erector, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Post Frame Materials, Building Clientele
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Would Sycamore Lumber be a Good Choice for Building a Pole Building?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/26/2023Would 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 moreWall Height and Footing size, Builders, and Post Frame Home Kits
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/25/2023This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about footing size for a twenty foot wall height, finding a builder for a post frame buildings, and if Hansen provides post frame home kits. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can you achieve wall heights of 20 feet and if so what kind of footing requirement do […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, floorplans
- Tags: Post Frame Footing Size, Post Frame Permit, Post Frame Home, Barndominium Plans, Pole Barn Builders, Post Frame Wall Heights
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Stucco for My Post Frame Home
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/12/2023Stucco 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 […]
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- Tags: UC-4B, Glulaminated Column, CDX Plywood, Stucco, Pressure Preservative Treated, Bookshelf Girts, Weep Screed, Deflection Limits, Registered Professional Engineer
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Sealed Plans, Column Brackets, and Plans for Engineering Project
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/04/2023This 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? […]
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- Tags: Sealed Plans, Engineering Student Project, Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans, Strudi-wall Brackets, Column Brackets, Engineering Project
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Ceiling Insulation, Truss Spacing, and Custom Multi-use Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/14/2022This 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 […]
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- Tags: Truss Carriers, Truss Spacing, Living Quarters, Insulation, Tack Room, Spray Foam, Ventilation, Horse Barn
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A Baker’s Dozen Post Frame Home Myths: Part II
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/17/2022A Baker’s Dozen Post-Frame Home Myths (#4 – #7) MYTH #4 I NEED TO HIRE A BUILDER FIRST, BEFORE I DO ANYTHING Have professional floor plans and elevation drawings done before pestering a builder. Very few builders are professional designers or architects – expecting them to be is unrealistic. Also, every builder worth his or her […]
Read moreA Baker’s Dozen Post Frame Home Myths Part I
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/15/2022A Baker’s Dozen Post-Frame Home Myths This article is so lengthy it will be fed to you in three installments. For your reading pleasure I present here Myths #1 through 3. MYTH #1. MOST JURISDICTIONS WILL NOT ALLOW POST-FRAME HOMES. Now this happens to be one of my favorite subjects. If I believed in past […]
Read moreWhat is Degree Day?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/10/2022What is a Degree Day? In an article penned a year ago (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2021/11/insulated-ceiling-vapor-barrier/), I referenced building scientist and founding principal of Building Science Corporation Joe Lstiburek. Joe stated, “Plastic vapor barriers should only be installed in vented attics in climates with more than 8,000 heating degree days.” However my bad was, I did not define […]
Read moreInsulate a Building, Truss Carrier Bolts, and Code Standards
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/09/2022This 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 […]
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- Tags: Girt Spacing, Truss Carrier, Truss Bolts, Girts Sizing, Code Standards, Insulation, Commercial Girts, Engineer Sealed Plans
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Spray Foam, Siding Strength, and What is DIY?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/02/2022Today, 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 […]
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- Tags: Do It Yourself Pole Barn, Price Per Square Foot, House Wrap, Insulation, DIY, Spray Foam, Siding Materials, Shear Strength
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Hurricane Straps, a Loft Floor Truss, and Site Specific Engineering
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/26/2022This 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 […]
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- Tags: Site Specific Engineering, Engineering, LVL, Hurricane Straps, Floor Truss, Wet Set Brackets
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Barndo Living, Bracing a Roof Only, and Housewrap
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/19/2022This 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 […]
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- Tags: Bracing, Housewrap, Barndomimium Kits, Post Frame Building, Post Frame DIY, Post Frame Living, Wet Set Brackets, Shear Strength, Roof Only, Sheathing
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Cellulose Post Frame Attic Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/13/2022Cellulose Post Frame Attic Insulation I was a really great son-in-law. Now, gentle reader, you might ask what this has to do with cellulose post frame attic insulation? Grab a popcorn bag and follow along…. Back in 1981 I lived in a rental with my young wife and our two small children in Salem, Oregon. […]
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- Tags: Cellulose, Recycled Newsprint, Environmental Building News, Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association, Green Points, Fiberglass Insulation, Cellulose Insulation
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Why Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8″ Long
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/04/2022Why 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 moreSite Prep, Proper Sheathing for home, and Jamb Latch Details
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/28/2022Today 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 […]
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- 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 The Pole Barn Guru on 09/15/2022Is 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 […]
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- Tags: Pole Barn, Barndomimium Kits, Post Frame Building, Stick Built Construction Costs, Barndominium, Multi-story Pole Barn
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Full Frost Foundation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/06/2022Full Frost Wall Foundation? Reader AARON in ROSEVILLE writes: “Assuming (not yet verified) that I don’t need a full frost wall foundation for my barndo, wondering about the pros/cons for full frost wall vs pier footings in southern MN. Obviously there is the cost difference, but when it comes to building performance(in the winter), would […]
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- Tags: Full Frost Wall, Full Frost Wall Foundation, Insulation Requirements, Splash Plank, R-10 Insulation, Concrete Foundation Wall, Insulating Piers, ICC, Pressure Preservative Splash Plank, IECC, Climate Zone
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Adding Solar to Your Barndominium
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/01/2022Benefits 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 […]
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- Tags: Post Frame Home Kits, Homeowner's Association, Solar, Solar Energy System, Energy Star Rated Appliances, Solar Panels, UV Blocking, Barndominium, Smart Thermostat
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Information on Codes and Shouses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/30/2022Information 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 […]
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- Tags: IBC, Codes, IRC, Barndominium, Zoning, IECC, International Residential Code, Post-Frame, Shouse, Pole Barn, Planning Department, Building Codes, Setbacks
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Polycarbonate Frame, Concrete Thickness, and Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/17/2022This 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 […]
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- Tags: Insulation, Greenhouse, Concrete Thickness, Polycarbonate, RV Storage, Rebar
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Radiant Floor Heat, UC-4B Post Treatment, and Button Staples
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/27/2022This 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 The Pole Barn Guru on 07/21/2022Inspecting 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 moreBuilding Codes, Site Prep, and Heating & Cooling Efficiency
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/13/2022This 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 […]
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- Tags: Zoo, Telephone Poles, Animal Habitat, Soil Compaction, Floor Plans Heating And Cooling Efficiency, Site Prep, Grade Change, Building Code
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Sharkskin Ultra
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/05/2022Sharkskin Ultra® Sharkskin Ultra® is a high-performance roof underlayment for all steel roofing applications over solid decking (OSB – Oriented Strand Board or plywood). https://sharkskinroof.com/sharkskin-products/sharkskin-ultra/ Construction professionals know how important a quality roof system is. This is why so much research, time and effort goes into specifying and installing right roofing products for every home […]
Read moreWind Exposure and Confusion Part III
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/30/2022Cliff Notes for Wind Exposure Been following along reading my articles on wind exposure? OK – so here is my “Cliff Notes” version – in generalized, simple terms: Wind Exposure B is a site protected from wind in all four directions, within 1500 feet, by trees, hills or other single-family home sized buildings. This would […]
Read moreWind Exposure and Confusion Part II
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/28/2022WIND EXPOSURE & CONFUSION – Part Deux For those of you who needed an energy drink to survive Part I…. To get the information needed, glance over IBC Section 1609.4.2‐‐Surface Roughness Categories. “A ground surface roughness within each 45-degree sector shall be determined for a distance upwind of the site as defined in Section 1609.4.3 […]
Read moreDrilling Electrical Holes Through Glu-laminated Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/21/2022Drilling 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 moreYou Can’t Build it Here Part II
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/16/2022You Can’t Build It Here Part II If you missed part I, go back two days to find it. Continuing on… Post frame homes can save thousands of dollars in excavation, footing and foundation forming and concrete costs inherent to stick framing. This is due to use of isolated widely spaced wood columns either embedded […]
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- Tags: Post-Frame, Stick Frame, Pole Building, Fully Engineered Post Frame Home, Code Conforming Structural Building System, Pole Barn, Planning And Zoning Departments, Fully Engineered Building, Barndominium
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You Can’t Build it Here Part I
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/14/2022You Can’t Build It Here When I first began selling pole barn kits in Oregon, back in 1980, they were almost universally no permit required farm buildings. As our service area expanded into states such as California and Nevada, engineering was required in most instances, however there was never a concern about a pole building […]
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- Tags: Shouse, Pole Building, Building Department, IRC, Stick Frame, Barndominium, Building Inspectors, International Residential Code, Architects
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Basement Addition, Gambrel Modification, and a New Home
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/08/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the addition of a basement to an existing pole barn, the possibility of modifying an existing gambrel style horse barn, and the connection of a house and garage. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am considering building a partial basement under my existing Pole Barn Building […]
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- Tags: Soils Report, Horse Barn, Basement Addition, Engineer Soils Report, Gambrel, Attached Garage, Post Frame House, Basement
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Basic Stats for Post Frame Home Floor Plans
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/07/2022Basic 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 are a few tips to help you out: EAVE HEIGHT Measure from […]
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- Tags: Ceiling Height, Insulation, Wood Floor Trusses, Splash Plank, Finished Ceilings, Bookshelf Girts, Eight Foot Finished Ceiling, Eave Height, Roof System Thickness, Glulams, Truss Heel Height, Roof Purlins, Exterior Grade
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Insulating an Apartment in a Steel Truss Pole Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/02/2022Insulating an Apartment in a Steel Truss Pole Barn Reader JONATHAN in AUGUSTA writes: “First of all, thank you for having a wonderful resource put together in one place for fellow DIYers such as myself. I am currently in the process of constructing a 30x60x11 pole barn. So far I have the roof put up; […]
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- Tags: Ceiling Joists, Condensation, Type X Sheetrock, Ventilation, Exhaust Fan, Sheetrock, Unfaced Rock Wool Batts
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Condensation Prevention, Sound Proofing, and Snow Loads
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/01/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about condensation prevention by placing foam board over the top of 2×4 purlins, options for sound proofing a post frame home, and if 2×4 flat purlins can hold a specific snow load. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am planning a pole barn; the roof will have […]
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- Tags: Condensation, Condensation Prevention, OSB Roofing, Spray Foam, Steel Over OSB, Purlin Spacing, Snow Loads, Drip Stop
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Floor Plans vs. Structural Building Plans
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/26/2022Floor Plans vs. Structural Building Plans Floor (architectural) plans and structural building plans are two completely different animals and should not be confused with each other. Architectural plans show what your home will look like, structural plans detail skeletal aspects and structural stability. In jurisdictions requiring structural plan reviews and inspections floor plans only will […]
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- Tags: Elevation Drawings, Floor Plans; Structural Building Plans, Registered Design Professional, Architect, International Residential Code, Barndominium Plans
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Running in Concrete Slab PEX Inside Large Tubing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/19/2022Running in Concrete Slab PEX Inside Large Tubing Credit for writing this guest post goes to my friend and radiant floor heat expert Les Graham www.RadiantOutfitters.com. If you prefer your DIY radiant floor heat to be right, rather than cheap, call Les 1.320.212.0863. Question from Mike the Pole Barn Guru: Is it beneficial to place […]
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- Tags: Pex Tubing, Pex-Al-Pex Tubing, Coefficient Of Linear Thermal Expansion, Manifolds
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Hart and Home YouTube Episode IV-The Final Chapter
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/05/2022Hart and Home YouTube – Episode IV The Final Chapter If you missed our previous episodes, please go to bottom of this article, on left, and click on arrow thrice to go to Hart and Home YouTube – Episode I. Moving forward: While individual results may vary, our clients have generally had good experiences using […]
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- Tags: J Chanel, Splash Plank, Integral J Channel, Ceiling Loaded Trusses, F Trim, F And J Trim, Kevin Hart, Integral Condensation Control, Ceiling Joists
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Personal Storage, Additional Height, and Floor Plans
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/04/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses a concern about personal items being ruined by storing them in an unfinished pole building, the need for an additional two feet of interior height, and floor plans for designing a post frame home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello- not sure if you can answer this but hoping […]
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- Tags: Post Frame House, Registered Design Professional, Pole Barn Storage, Floor Plans, Personal Storage, Interior Height, Post Frame Home
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Hart and Home Youtube Episode III
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/03/2022Hart 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 […]
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- Tags: Checks, Knots, Lumber Twist, Holes, Wane, Lumber Defects, Bow, Crook, Timbers, End Splits
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Hart and Home Youtube Episode II
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/28/2022Hart and Home YouTube – Episode II If you missed our previous episode, please go to bottom of this article, on left, and click on arrow to go to Hart and Home YouTube – Episode I. Moving forward: Planning and Consultation – our Building Design team will work with you, for as long as it […]
Read moreSolar Panels, Concrete Free Slab, and Overhead Door Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/06/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru discusses the possibility of installing solar panels on a pole barn roof, use of a “concrete free” slab, and overhead door post sizes. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can solar panels be installed on a pole barn roof? JAMES in GREER DEAR JAMES: Provided roof truss top chord and purlin […]
Read more- Categories: Building Styles and Designs, Overhead Doors, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Building Doors, Concrete, Building Interior, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Sectional Doors
- Tags: Overhead Door Posts, Rooftop Solar, Rooftop Solar Panels, Concrete Free Slab, Solar Panels, Concrete Free, Door Columns
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Where We Ship, Raising Walls, and Bottom Chord Dead Loads
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/30/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about where we ship, whether or not trying to raise pre-assembled walls is a good idea, and the use of double or single trusses when applying drywall. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Where do you guys ship? Nationwide? SUZANNE in BROOKSVILLE DEAR SUZANNE: Hansen Pole Buildings is […]
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- Tags: Bottom Chord Dead Load, Shipping, Drywall Ceiling, Hansen Locations, Hansen Shipping, Hanging Trusses, Double Trusses, Building Walls, Pre-assembled Walls
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Condensation, Floor Plans, and Planning a House
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/23/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru discusses condensation issues in a metal pole barn a reader would like to convert to livable space, floor plans for a new post frame residence, and the steps to take to plan and build a new post frame house. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I just purchased a property with […]
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- Tags: Moisture Barrier, Post Frame Home, Shouse, Vapor Barrier, Condensation, Barndominium Plans, Building Permit, Post Frame Floor Plans, Post Frame Building Permit
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Post Frame Plywood Slab-on-grade
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/10/2022Post Frame Plywood Slab-on-grade As concrete and excavation costs have increased steadily buildings are more frequently turning to slab-on-grade foundations. These assemblies require less concrete and labor than full basements and have a number of advantages over crawlspaces: better thermal performance, much lower risk for water and animal intrusion, and lower maintenance overall. Slab-on grade […]
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- Tags: Slab On Grade Foundation, Thermal Performance, Crawlspaces, Embodied Carbon, Greenhouse Gas, Vapor Barrier, Plywood Slab, Concrete, Decoupling Membrane, Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Building Over Existing Slab, Blueprints for House, and Pole Building Finance
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/09/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about building over or on an existing slab or concrete, whether of not Hansen sells “just the blueprints” for a pole barn/house, and lending for a pole building set on foundation/footing/wall. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: In Arkansas, I want to build a pole barn (or similar) […]
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- Tags: Floor Plans, Existing Slab, Shouse, Construction Loan, Pole Barn Financing, Motor Home Storage, Blueprints
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How Much Will My New Pole Barn Cost?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/08/2022How Much Will My New Pole Barn Cost? Reader CLAUDIO in LEWIS writes: “Hello, I would like to know what would be the cost to build a pole barn building 25’x50′ with loft? Are the interior partitions and insulated walls and floors included? Is the permit application included? Is delivery and construction included in your […]
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- Tags: DIY Pole Barns, DIY Pole Buildings, Wall Framing, Fiberglass Batt Insulation, Building Permits, Pole Barn, Interior Partition Wall Framing, Engineer Sealed Blueprints
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When Barndominium Batman Light Illuminates
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/01/2022When Barndominium Batman Light Illuminates Dark Sky Loyal reader MARCO in EDINBURG brought a smile to my face when he wrote: “*Batman light illuminates dark sky* Pole barn guru! Help! I am building my pole barn house, Finally. This will be a DIY project with help of friends and family. I will more than likely […]
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- Tags: Diy Barndominiumbar, Engineered Framing Plans, Floor Plans, Barndominium, Building Risk Category II, Risk Category I, DIY Pole Building
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Occupancy, a Single-Slope Residence, and Lean-to Addition
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/16/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru take care of reader questions about getting an occupancy permit in Victor ID, the size and scope of building a single-slope with a loft, and the addition of a lean-to to an existing structure. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I follow your posts and have seen some who question if […]
Read more- Categories: single slope, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Building Styles and Designs, Barndominium, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Loft, R-3, Occupancy, Residential Post Frame, Single-slope, Lean-to Addition, Lean-to
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Existing Foundation, “Home/Pool Combo” and HOA’s
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/09/2022This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about design ideas to build over or around an existing foundation, designing a “home/pool combo,” and design options for roofing and siding when dealing with an HOA. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We currently have foundation/basement that measures 14×66, with additional 26×26 room with ground level concrete. […]
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- Tags: HOA, HOA Rules, Existing Slab, Existing Foundation, Home And Pool Combo Building, Roof Over Pool, Roofing And Siding, Alternative Roofing And Siding
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Retro Installing Windows in a Spray Foamed Post Frame Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/08/2022Retro Installing Windows in a Spray Foamed Post Frame Wall Reader JOEY in PRINCETON writes: “Good Evening Pole Barn Guru! We need to add picture (9) and slider (3) windows to an existing 3-year old Sherman Pole Building Post frame building where we are converting part into living quarters. The building was spray foamed by […]
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- Tags: J Channel, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Spray Foam, Sherman Pole Building, Gas Filled Low E Windows, J Trim Attached
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Batteries Not Included
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/01/2022Batteries Not Included Batteries Not Included is a 1987 American comic science fiction film starring Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy (winner of a Saturn Award for Best Actress for her performance) and Elisabeth Pena about small extraterrestrial living spaceships saving an apartment block under threat from property development. Reader AARON in NORTH VERNON queried: “Does your pricing also […]
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- Tags: Building Kit, Batteries, Barndominium Kits, Building Contractor, Erector, Blueprints, DIY Pole Buildings, Building Permits
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Will My Minnesota Shouse Require Frost Footings?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/25/2022Will My Minnesota Shouse Require Frost Footings? Reader CHAD in JANESVILLE writes: “I am planning on building a shouse or barndominium some may call. I am doing 5″ cement with a heated floor throughout. My hope was not to bury any poles but to anchor them on top of the slap. Do you recommend front […]
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- Tags: Wet Set Brackets, Shouse, Insulation R Value, Concrete Piers, Frost Line, Barndominium, Post Frame House, Frost Protected Shallow Foundation
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A Walk-Out, A Shouse, and Spray Foam Insulation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/12/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about the possibility of Hansen designing a walk-out basement, building a Shouse, and a consideration of spray foam insulation. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you do walkout basement? DIANE in WARRENTON DEAR DIANE: Absolutely we can provide your barndominium with a walkout (daylight) basement: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2020/02/barndominium-on-a-daylight-basement/ We […]
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- Tags: Heated Shop, Post Frame Home, Shouse, Spray Foam, Shop House, Walkout Basement
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My Barndominium Attic Has Moisture Issues!
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/06/2022My Barndominium Attic Has Moisture Issues! Reader DAVID in CHICAGO writes: “Greetings – I’ve got a pole barn style home that’s about 2.5 years old and I’m having moisture issues in the attic. Hoping I can talk with someone to get a consult or second opinion to resolve as quickly as possible. Let me know […]
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- Tags: Metal Roof Condensation, Ridge Vent, Barndominium, Integral Condensation Control, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Condensation, Metal Roof, R50 Attic Insulation
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Framing Loads, Footing Pads, and a Pole Barn Home
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/05/2022This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru kicks off 2022 with reader questions about framing loads using heavy duty steel roof trusses, a stone siding wainscot, and lap siding. Mike then addresses questions about footing pads, and finally creating a pole barn home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am planning to build a pole barn 36×40 […]
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- Tags: Trusses, Framing Loads, Footing Pads, Steel Trusses, Footings, Concrete Collars, Post Frame Home
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Why Your New Barndominium Should Be Post Frame
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/04/2022Why Your New Barndominium Should Be Post Frame For those who follow me – you know I am all about people loving their end results. As long as one has a fully engineered building they love, I couldn’t be more pleased, regardless of the structural system. In My Humble Opinion – fully engineered post frame […]
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- Tags: Stick Frame Building, Geotechnical Engineer, PEMB Building, Stick Frame Design, Barndominium, International Residential Code, Bookshelf Wall Girts
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Worker Injured During Pole Project, Who Pays
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/30/2021Worker Injured During Pole Building Project – Who Pays? Disclaimer: this article is not to be construed as legal advice, please engage a qualified construction attorney prior to any construction project. If you don’t take steps to find out in advance whether workers on your new pole building are insured for injuries, you could end […]
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- Tags: General Contractor, D-I-Y Pole Building, Subcontractor, Workers Compensation Insurance, Business Employees, General Liability Insurance
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