Category Archives: Pole Barn Questions
Redwood Columns in Pole Buildings
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/18/2016
Redwood for Post Frame Building Columns Just this week we had a client in the California Bay area interested in a roof only post frame structure. His caveat, he really wanted to have Redwood columns, as opposed to properly pressure preservative treated timbers. The characteristics of redwood make it a popular choice for outdoor applications. […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Vintage Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/16/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We are in the process of investigating our options re., the construction of a pole barn to serve as a retail antique mall/auction house. We have several sites in mind from 3-5 acres but have made no decision re., that yet as negotiations remain underway. Our facility needs to be vintage […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Assembly Instructions
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/09/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do your pole barn garage kits come with assembly instructions? CORY IN NORTH LAS VEGAS DEAR CORY: Thank you for your interest in a new Hansen Pole Building. Besides full sized 24″ x 36″ blueprints (usually seven pages or more worth) which are totally specific to exactly your building and show […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Pouring A Footing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/01/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: After you dig your holes for the treated posts, do you put the post in the hole, then pour in concrete around the post or do you pour about 8” of concrete in first then let that set up and put the post on the concrete what is the best way. […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Foundation and Crawl Spaces
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/25/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Was wondering about the foundation? We are wanting and looking for a plan on a pole barn for our home and he wants to know how or if you can or need to do a foundation but yet provide a crawl space? He wanted to know how you would keep the […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: I’m Considering A Hanger
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/18/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you sell in Louisiana? Considering building a hanger on my small farm in Louisiana. Needed to house a Bi wing Stearman. Thanks, JOE IN LOUISIANA DEAR JOE: We provide post frame building kit packages in every state, even Louisiana. Having grown up flying (see https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/tag/hangar-barns/) I always get excited when we […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Where Is My Quote?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/11/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can you tell me if the base trim that I am installing for the ends of the eave soffit is to extend across the endwall corner trim top so as to prevent anything from going in the top of the building corner trim and finishing off the top of the corner […]
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Why You Should Buy a Custom Designed Pole Barn
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/05/2016
If you’re like most folks, the idea of having a custom designed pole building strikes you as some hoity-toity fantasy where you’re a movie star or a high-priced lawyer. After all, why do you need a custom-designed building if you’re just a regular guy or gal? And how can you possibly hope to afford it? […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Electrical Work
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/04/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How is electricity provided to a pole building? Do I need to look for an electrician before hand or after the structure is completed? DENNIS IN EVERETT DEAR DENNIS: For my own building, it was a tossup between plugging into a currant bush, or doing it the Ben Franklin way with […]
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What Does It Take to Become a Building Designer
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/29/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: All the answers to the quiz you just sent 🙂 DAVID IN ROCHESTER DEAR DAVID: Thank you for your question, this gives me the opportunity to explain to our clients what our Building Designers go through before they ever get to aid them with assisting to solve building design challenges and […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Monitor Buildings
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/28/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Monitor Building Designs. Monitor Garage and Workshop. Over the years, monitor style roofs have been traditionally used on barn designs, specifically horse pole barns. Today, monitor roofs are found on everything from agricultural metal buildings to houses, shops and garages which may even have an office in the upper section. A […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Pole Barn Kits
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/21/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi! I have a home design and am interested in seeing if it can be constructed as a pole barn, or if I can achieve a similar look using pole barn construction methods. Thanks! JENNETTE IN HUDSON DEAR JENNETTE: Nearly any design, residential or commercial, can be converted into being constructed […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Snow and Solar Panel Loads
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/14/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Are your buildings engineered to take the weight of snow and solar panels? Can I substitute tin for greenhouse plastic panels on one side? What are the base pad requirements? Frost zone 3. JOHN IN RUPPERT DEAR JOHN: We can engineer your new post frame building to support any amount of […]
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Let’s Make a Deal – A Bad Investment Story
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/08/2016
Now 94 years old, Canadian Monty Hall was such a star as the host of television’s Let’s Make a Deal he has been enshrined with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I recently saw a deal Monty would have gotten a kick out of us a booby prize behind door number three. For […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: How Much Should My Steel Overhang
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/07/2016
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Why in your manual is there a difference in overhang dimension of the roofing material on page 118 and page 369. One says 2 ¼-2 ½ “ and the other says 1 ½-1 ¾ “? I used the 1 ½-1 ¾” overhand since I have a 12” overhang. Thank you for […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Construction Timeframes
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/29/2016
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Canvas Buildings Let Light In?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/11/2016
Hansen Pole Buildings’ Designer Brenda was talking with a manager from The Home Depot® and he asked her if we have looked into offering clear canvas building roofs. He said there are people who like them on horse arenas because the interior lights bother the horse’s eyes. This canvas lets light in. Well I hope they […]
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Do I Need an Interior Vapor Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/01/2016
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Another Frost Heave Problem
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/25/2016
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Scissor Truss Spacing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/18/2016
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Is a Loft Possible in a 14′ Eave Height?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/11/2016
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Large Building Openings
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/04/2016
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Roof Systems and Roof Pitches
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/28/2015
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Concrete Before or After
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/26/2015
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Sliding Door Help
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/21/2015
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How To Prevent Condensation
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/19/2015
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Post Spacing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/18/2015
There are some occasions when I get asked questions which are best if shared to a wider audience than just, “Ask the Pole Barn Guru”. Here is one: DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How important is it to have the post straight across from each other when they are on the same truss? Is there […]
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Good Luck
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/16/2015
This is a two part blog so if you have not yet had a chance please read yesterdays blog titled ‘The Apprentice‘. “What does have a major affect on the plans is the entire left side elevation. I already own steel horse stall wall sections that measure approximately 11’ 11” wide by 7’6” tall so […]
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What To Do For Rocky Ground
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/14/2015
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Where To Start
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/12/2015
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Client Communication Is Key
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/09/2015
Flame On As a youngster Marvel Comics Johnny Storm (aka The Human Torch) of The Fantastic Four always captivated me with his, “Flame On”! In today’s world, the average person with internet access can literally “Flame On!” any business or individual. I believe in being straight upfront and honest, so I will share today. I […]
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Ridge Cap Closure Options
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/07/2015
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Rock Base
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/30/2015
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Building Interior Height
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/23/2015
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Can I Take Out Knee Braces?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/20/2015
One of my loyal readers asked this question in regards to a previous blog post: “We have a pole barn/shed which is 50 X96 plus an additional 16 leant-to tied to posts which creates a total building size of 66 X96. Question is, Can I take out the knee braces on the side with the […]
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Armchair Engineers
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/17/2015
I enjoy informed clients. The best ones have done their homework with their Planning (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2013/01/planning-department-3/) and Building Departments (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2013/01/building-department-checklist/) before they began shopping. Then there are those who know just enough to be dangerous: “When we built 6 yrs ago, the contractor was stunned with how our snow load impacted his cost. 2ft footings with […]
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Residential Pole Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/05/2015
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Life of Pressure Treated Columns
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/28/2015
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Read moreHow Far to Lower the Trusses?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/21/2015
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Read moreHow Deep Should Pole Barn Holes Be?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/14/2015
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Read moreWhat is the Correct Overhang Distance?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/07/2015
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Read moreAttic Insulation Guide
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/31/2015
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Read moreWhich Way to Run Roof OSB
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/24/2015
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Moving Sliding Doors to Inside of Building
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/17/2015
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Read morePole Barn Guru Bonus Questions
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/13/2015
Mike the Pole Barn Guru would call this his “bonus round” of questions for the week. Mike is currently sitting at his son’s bedside at a local trauma care hospital. While waiting for Brent’s surgery following a late night crash on his motorcycle, Mike is keeping vigil over his son. He will be ok, but […]
Read moreWhat Size Post Spacing?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/10/2015
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Nail Guns vs. Hand Nailing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/03/2015
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Read morePole Building Insulation Once Constructed
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/27/2015
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- Tags: BIBS Insulation, Foam Insulation, Setting Posts, Three Sided Pole Barn, Pole Building Basement, Post Stands, Pole Barn Crawl Spaces, Equipment Storage Pole Building, Reflective Radiant Barrier
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Harnessing Radiant Heat
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/20/2015
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Read moreSteel Roof Leaks
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/13/2015
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Read moreWill Kilz Paint Stick after a Fire?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/06/2015
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Read morePole Barn Roof Leaks
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/29/2015
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Read moreHow to Get Pole Building Financing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/22/2015
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Read moreOverhead Door Trim
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/15/2015
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Read moreEndwall Overhangs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/08/2015
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Read moreSetting Posts on Stands?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/01/2015
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Read moreWhat Color Steel Roofing is Coolest?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/25/2015
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Pole Building Pool Cover
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/18/2015
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Read morePole Building Church
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/11/2015
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Read morePole Building Climate Control
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/04/2015
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Read moreDear Guru: What Type of Insulation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/27/2015
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good morning, Mike … I have a question for you. I’m trying to decide between a 30×40 barn and a 60×40 barn. It would have a gambrel roof with a loft. 16′ wide sliding door in the center of the short ends. All other things being equal, what is the cost […]
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Can I Repair a Steel Panel?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/20/2015
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Read moreDear Guru: Why Vapor Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/13/2015
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I constructed a pole building with the help of Iowa based Amish group. They put up the main structure including metal roof. Due to city codes, I enclosed the 40x60x12 structure using 1/2 osb, house wrap and then vinyl siding. I want to use paper faced 4x8x4″ Styrofoam sheets on the […]
Read moreCreating a Thermal Break
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/06/2015
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Read moreA Pole Building Basement?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/30/2015
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Which Insulation to Use?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/23/2015
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Read moreSetting Pole Building Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/17/2015
We Don’t Always Do Things Perfectly, But We Do Listen Last summer Hansen Pole Buildings Supplied a pole building kit package to a client who experienced a few challenges and I took the time to address each one of them. This is Part I of a four part response. First – here is my initial […]
Read moreHow Should I Do Knee Braces?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/16/2015
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Read moreHow Long Will a Pole Barn House Last?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/16/2015
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How long will a pole barn house last? Should I pour concrete in with the poles? Should I put sleeves on the bottoms of the poles? Question from Karen Sasakwa, OK DEAR KAREN: A properly treated pressure treated timber should outlast the lifetime of any of us here on the planet today. […]
Read moreWhere to Place a Sliding Door?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/09/2015
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Size & Species of Purlins
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/05/2015
From the Client Mailbag… Lots of good stories out there and I have been in the mode to share stories lately. Here is one which went through our Technical Support Department recently: “Today I visited the building inspector. I was confirming my intentions of building a Hansen designed structure. The reason is I already have […]
Read moreOSB Under Metal Roof
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/02/2015
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- Tags: Osb Under Roof Steel, Roof Shear
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Is There a Pole Barn Tax Deduction?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/26/2015
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Read morePole Buildings on Concrete Foundations
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/19/2015
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Pole Barn Guru on Crossbuck Doors
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/12/2015
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Read moreWhat Size Tek Screws?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/05/2015
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Read moreDear Guru: Is Toe Nailing a Good Idea?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/29/2014
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Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Pole Building Ventilation, Housewrap, Pole Barn Insulation, Eave Height, Tyvek
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Dear Guru: Should I Add Trusses?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/22/2014
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Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Building Interior
- Tags: Squaring A Roof, Plumb Columns, Squaring Roof Planes, Workshop, Upgrading Trusses
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Dear Guru: Did I Get the Right Trusses?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/15/2014
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Read more- Categories: Trusses, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Man Cave, Floor Heating, Sliding Doors, Geothermal, Pole Barn Sliding Doors, Radiant Heating, Truss Design
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Screw Placement on Steel Panels
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/08/2014
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Read moreScissor Trusses Economy
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/01/2014
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Read moreWhat Gauge Steel Do I Need?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/24/2014
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Read moreHow to Replace Skylights
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/17/2014
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Read morePole Building Price for Size
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/10/2014
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- Tags: Pole Buiding Budget, Pole Barn Budget, Hansen Pole Buildings Location
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How Can I Reduce Humidity?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/03/2014
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Read moreWhat Size Overhangs Look Good?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/27/2014
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Read moreWhich Roof Style is Cheapest?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/13/2014
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Read moreDear Guru: Can I Add Radiant Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/06/2014
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Read moreOld Pole Barn Inspection
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/29/2014
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My school district has two adventure courses on our property. One has been up for approx 20 years. It is made with telephone poles. We are concerned that the poles may be in need of replacement. How would we know? Is there testing we could have done? ROWING ON LAKE RONKONKOMA […]
Read moreDear Guru: When Do I Add a Reflective Radiant Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/22/2014
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Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Insulation, Pole Building Plans, Pole Barn Insulation, Pole Buiding Insulation
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Are Your Pole Buildings Local to Me?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/15/2014
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Read moreAre the Poles Close Enough?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/08/2014
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Read moreDear Guru: Altering Roof Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/01/2014
DEAR POLE BARN GURU:Currently constructing building and the roof trusses are not built according to engineered plans. Plans call for 2*10 and these trusses are 2*6. Builder has purchased additional materials to reinforce the trusses. Now the steel is going up today and found that the 2 11’10” clay endwall pieces are missing. Builder also […]
Read moreDear Guru: Trusses at 12′ Work?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/25/2014
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- Tags: Truss Spacing, Trusses At 2', Trusses At 4'
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How to Save Money on Pole Building Kits?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/18/2014
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Read more- Categories: Concrete Cookie, Budget, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Concrete
- Tags: Pole Building Kit Packages, Perma-column, Sturdiwall
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Dear Guru: How Do I Cut into a Truss?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/11/2014
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- Tags: Truss Repair, Fixing Trusses, Roof Only Pole Barn, Cutting Trusses, Pavilion, Roof Only Pole Building
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Shade Shelters
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/04/2014
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Read moreStorage in Trusses
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- Tags: Registered Design Professional, Architect, Engineer, Light Storage Loading, P.E., Truss Light Storage, RDP
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Are Concrete Piers OK in Earthquake Areas?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/28/2014
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Read moreDear Guru: Where Can I Get FRP?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/21/2014
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- Tags: Polycarbonate Eavelights, Skylights, FRP Panels, Polycarbonate
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