Category Archives: Pole Barn Structure
Concerns About Truss Sizes and Overhangs When Designing a Floor Plan
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/03/12 @ 8:00Concerns 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: Building Overhangs, Barndominium, Constructing a Pole Building, floorplans, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Lumber, Ventilation, Insulation, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Custom Buildings, Truss Sizes, Truss Design, Truss Building, Overhangs, Floor Plans
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How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/03/07 @ 8:00How Grading Agencies Establish Lumber Design Values Originally published in SBCA Magazine January 16, 2024 Nearly all roof trusses and floor trusses are created using cutting-edge software. Embedded in that software are engineering principles outlined in the National Design Specification, Design Values for Wood Construction (NDS), as well as published design values for the sizes […]
Read moreDo You Provide a Service to Install the Kits?
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/02/29 @ 8:00Do You Provide a Service to Install the Kits? This question was asked by reader DAVID in HAMILTON. Your new Hansen Pole Building kit is designed for any average physically capable person, who can and will read and follow instructions, to successfully construct their own beautiful building shell, without extensive prior construction knowledge (and most […]
Read moreOpen Cell Spray Foam to Roof Steel – When Insulation is Done Wrong
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/02/27 @ 8:00Open Cell Spray Foam to Roof Steel – When Insulation is Done Wrong Reader JOSH in FARMINGTON writes: “I recently had a pole barn built and after doing a lot of research, went with 5″ of open cell under the roof and on the gables. I did not have any kind of vapor barrier, as […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Uncategorized, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Open Cell Spray Foam, Condensation, Spray Foam, Roof Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Roof Steel, Moisture Barrier
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How to Read Truss Design Drawings
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/02/13 @ 8:00How to Read Truss Design Drawings This invaluable information is provided compliments of Structural Building Components Association (SBCA). Should you be considering purchasing trusses on your own, it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself. Trusses are incredibly efficient structural framing solutions and, consequently, are used in most of today’s light-frame wood construction projects. […]
Read moreFlat Use Factor (Cfu) for Dimensional Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/02/08 @ 8:00Flat Use Factor (Cfu) for Dimensional Lumber For those who have not had their eyes glaze over from my recent articles on S (or Sm) Section Modulus or Cf (size factor adjustments), I bring, in all its glory, Cfu (Flat Use Factor). Although produced in a factory environment (a saw mill), wood is a non-uniform […]
Read moreNDS Size Factor (Cf) for Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/02/06 @ 8:00NDS Size Factor (Cf) for Lumber Continuing explaining terms used in a decade old article of mine (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2014/08/lumber-bending/) is Cf (size factor, also known as width adjustment factor). NDS (National Design Standards)design values for SYP (Southern Yellow Pine) are specified by size due to actual, physical in grade testing, whereas other lumber species’ design values […]
Read moreSection Modulus (Sm) for Lumber
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/02/01 @ 8:00Section Modulus (Sm) for Lumber Nearly a decade ago I penned an article explaining lumber bending stress: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2014/08/lumber-bending/ After 10 years, a reader nicely told me I did not explain where some terms in this article come from. One of these is Section Modulus (S or Sm in calculations). Let us take a visit to […]
Read more- Categories: Uncategorized, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Professional Engineer
- Tags: International ResidentialCode, Rectangular Beam Cross Sections, International Building Code, Section Modulus (Sm) For Lumber, Bending Stress
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Pole Barn on a Slope – Can I use ICFs?
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/23 @ 8:00Pole Barn on a Slope – Can I use ICFs? Reader NATHAN in WASHINGTON writes: “I am hoping to construct a pole barn with a garage with attic storage and an apartment on the back as well. I have a couple questions. First, the site is on a slope, so I think we need to […]
Read morePost Footing and Site Leveling
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/18 @ 8:00Post Footing and Site Leveling Reader KEVIN in PAOLA writes: “I’ve been working with Cory on my building design and had a question regarding leveling my site and setting my posts. The plan is a 40′ x 60′ building with a 17′ eave height. On the south side, there will be a 12′ attached shed […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Pole Barn holes, Uncategorized, Pole Barn Design, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Footings, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Post Frame Foundation, Site Prep, Geotechnical Engineer, Modified Proctor Density, Site Slope, Post Footing, Site Leveling
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Full Foundation, Hurricane Proof, and Drill-Set Brackets on Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/17 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about a village or township requiring you to put a full foundation in for a pole building, whether a pole building is “hurricane proof,” and the potential use of drill-set brackets to set 6×6 columns on an existing slab with thickened edge. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: […]
Read more- Categories: Concrete, Footings, Columns, Uncategorized, Pole Barn holes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Post Frame Foundation, Embedded Columns, Drill Set Brackets, Hurricane Proof, Mono-slab, Foundation, Moment Bending Loads
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One End of My Pole Shed is Moving Up
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/16 @ 8:00One End of My Pole Shed is Moving Up Reader JOEL in GULLY writes: “I have a question for you, I built a 24 x 30 foot pole shed with ten foot side walls about 30 years ago, I dug the poles down 60 inches and the building sat perfect for 25 years, then a […]
Read more- Categories: Building Drainage, Professional Engineer, Columns, Uncategorized, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Footings
- Tags: Underground Water, Dry Creek, Dry Wells, Building Uplift, Uplift, Site Grading, Trench Drains, French Drains, Reservoir, Shed Moving Up
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Structural Design of Stairs With Cutout Stringers
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/09 @ 8:00Structural 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Stair Stringers, Cut Out Stair Stringers, Structural Design Of Stair Stringers, Loading Requirements, IBC
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Avoiding Interior Ceiling Corners Cracking
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/04 @ 8:00Avoiding Interior Ceiling Corners Cracking When a newer post frame home shows interior ceiling corner cracking signs at top floor in winter, this can normally be associated with truss uplift. Roof truss uplift occurs when truss bottom chord is exposed to significantly different moisture and/or temperature conditions than rest of roof truss. Truss bottom chords […]
Read moreCeiling Liner, Double trusses, and a Second floor
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/03 @ 8:00This 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: Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Lofts, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Barndominium, Building Interior, Shouse
- Tags: Double Truss, Post Frame Second Floor, Double Truss System, Column Size, Barrier, Insulation, Second Floor, Liner Panels, Attic Insulation
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Sheathing Under Portion of Steel Roof
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/01/02 @ 8:00Sheathing Under Portion of Steel Roof Loyal and very kind reader JOSEPH in LaPORTE writes: “Good afternoon, let me start off by saying that I’m extremely appreciative of your content. The reason for my email is that I’ve been contracted to build several 30x180x9 post frame buildings and my plans are calling for 5/8” OSB […]
Read morePosts Out of Ground, Brackets Wrong Orientation, and a Rebuild
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/27 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru delves into reader concerns over use of a thickened edge with brackets instead of embedded columns in and area of northern Minnesota with heavy snow loads and lots of rain, the issues with wet set brackets set in the wrong orientation, and the prospect of rebuilding over current slab […]
Read more10 Important Things to Consider When Building a Pole Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/26 @ 8:0010 Important Things to Consider When Building a Pole Barn By Andi Croft. Andi Croft is a freelance writer whose main interests are topics related to home design, business, technology, and travel. This is brought about by her passion about going around the world, meeting people from all walks of life, and bringing along with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Interior, Uncategorized, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Building Styles and Designs, floorplans, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Pole Building, Pole Building Planning, Constructing Pole Building, Pole Building Design
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Post Too Deep, Termite Treatment, and Column Treatment
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/20 @ 8:00This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about adding length to endwall post set too deep into ground in order to attach to end trusses, how to best prevent termites after slab and skirt have been poured, and if a UC-4B treatment would suffice on a “half wall” RV storage unit. DEAR […]
Read moreSteel to Plywood, Carport Over Tiny House, and Drip Edge at Fasia
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/13 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibility of adding steel roofing on top of existing plywood, some thoughts on a small metal carport over a tiny house, and the use of two-piece trims for fascia. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My garage has plywood on it already can I just put […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Steel Roofing & Siding, Alternate Siding, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Carport, Drip Edge, Steel To Plywood, Steel Roofing For Existing Roof, Steel To Flat 2x4's, Tiny House, Two-piece Fascia Trim
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Trying to Add a Carport on a Social Security Budget Reader
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/12 @ 8:00Trying to Add a Carport on a Social Security Budget Reader BRIAN in WHITE CLOUD writes: “I am planning (hopefully as funds exists) a free standing 24 x 24 x 8 sidewall carport that will butt up to the front of our existing garage. I am planning to use 6×6 treated posts sunk to 48″ […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, purlins, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Budget, Columns
- Tags: Attached Carport, Freestanding Carport, Site-built Trusses, Budget Friendly, Carport, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns
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Attic Ventilation With Trusscore Wall and Ceiling Panels
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/07 @ 8:00Attic Ventilation With Trusscore Wall and Ceiling Panels Reader STACY in NEW BERG wrties: “Hi, I have a pole building 28’x48′ 16′ high eave height. It’s used as a shop and RV storage. I’m insulating it and planning on heating it with a pellet stove. I’ve read your posts in many instances about (NOT) using […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Building Interior, Budget, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Heating, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Vapor Barrier, Ventilation, Attic Ventilation, Trusscore Panels, Wall And Ceiling Panels
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Electrical Poles, Adding an Awning, and Sliding Door “Overlap”
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/12/06 @ 8:00This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the practical use of “electrical poles” for the addition of a lean-to to a garage, adding a door awning to a pole barn kit, and how much overlap a sliding door will have around the perimeter. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If I add a […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Doors, Rebuilding Structures, Porches, Sliding Doors
- Tags: Pole Barn Addition, Electric Poles, Awning, Eyebrow, Sliding Door Framing, Utility Poles, Pole Barn Sliding Door Opening, Sliding Door, Lean-to
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Frost Heave and Rodents, a Storage/House Combo, and Dead Attic Space
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/29 @ 8:00This 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: Ventilation, Building Interior, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Frost Heave, Hay Storage, Fire Separation, Snow Loads, Rodents, Shouse, Equipment Storage
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How to Clearspan a 60’ Wide Monitor Barn Including a Loft
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/28 @ 8:00How 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 @ 8:00Today’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 moreConcrete in Contact With Treated Pine
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/02 @ 8:00Does Concrete in Contact With Treated Pine Cause Premature Wood Decay? Four decades plus of post-frame (pole) buildings (roughly 20,000 of them) with no premature decay of a single properly pressure preservative treated wood post has led me to be a staunch support of columns embedded in ground. Actual scientific studies do seem to back […]
Read moreProperly Insulating Between Roof Purlins
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/31 @ 8:00Properly Insulating Between Roof Purlins Reader SAM in MATTAWAN writes: “Hi, I have a wood framed pole barn that is fairly unique in design and doesn’t have any “attic” space. It’s very similar to what a steel building would be. There are 2×8 roof purlins to support OSB sheathing. My question is regarding ceiling/ roof […]
Read moreHow Far Can a 2×6 Purlin Span?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/19 @ 8:00How 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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Termite Barriers and Wind Speed, Hidden Fasteners, and Truss Modifications
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/04 @ 8:00This 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: Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Fasteners, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Footings
- Tags: Vult Wind Speed, ACQ Treated Lumber, Standing Seam Roofing, Hidden Fasteners, Truss Modification, Wind Speed, Treated Columns, Osb Under Steel, Termites
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How to Prevent Existing 6×6 Columns From Future Settling and Rotting
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/03 @ 8:00How 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: Budget, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn holes, Pole Barn Questions, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Barndominium, Footings
- Tags: Galvanized Rebar, Brown Rot Fungi, Rebar, Premature Post Decay, Hairpin Rebar, Premix Concrete, Silicone Caulking, Temporary Bracing
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Does 24 Gauge Steel Make Sense?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/26 @ 8:00Does 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 moreBugged by Bugs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/14 @ 8:00Bugged By Bugs Reader FRANK in ARVA, ONTARIO writes: “I am actually in Ontario. How to keep bugs from getting behind the steel wall siding voids in the area left behind where the ribs are? Interior is finished with vapor barrier/batt insulation/osb. Exterior has steel “barn” siding and Tyvek wrap underneath. Z flash at bottom […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Wall Siding, Building Wrap, Z Flashing, Bug Seal, Tyvek, Inside Closures, Asian Beetles
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Kind Words and Questions From a Future Client
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/12 @ 8:00Kind 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: 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, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Porch, Fair Market Value, Post Fame Building, Building Contractor, Hansen Construction Manual, Shed, Dripstop, Condenstop
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Bracing Site-Built Trusses for Lateral Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/07 @ 8:00Bracing 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: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Lofts, Barndominium
- Tags: LSU Agricultural Center, Midwest Plan Service, United States Department Of Agriculture, Design Roof Loads, Construction Codes, Wind Loads, Gambrel Trusses, LSU Publication
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Pole Building Condos
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/05 @ 8:006 Advantages of Post-Frame Construction for Condos Due to its adaptability and affordability, post-frame architecture, often known as pole barn construction, has grown in popularity in recent years. It has recently been employed in residential construction, including condos, after first being used mostly for commercial and agricultural structures. There are six advantages of post-frame construction […]
Read moreCan I Draw Up My Own Building Plans and Have an Engineer Stamp Them?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/29 @ 8:00Can 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 moreRoof Replacement, the next Steps, and Hurricane Codes
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/02 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about replacement of a roof damaged from snow loads, gravel and concrete steps, and what measures are taken in Florida to prepare for hurricanes. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We have a 24’Wx52’L pole barn in Northern California and the 2022 winter snow load compromised the roof […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials, Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Concrete, Rebuilding Structures
- Tags: Roof Replacement, Snow Loads, Hurricane, Concrete Steps, Pole Barn Floor, Rebuild, Florida Codes
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Help, I am Not a Building Contractor
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/27 @ 8:00Help, I am Not a Contractor Potential client JERRY in MONETA writes: “Kit would do us no good as I’m not a contractor and these structures certainly don’t come with labor. Being a kit would be no better than its actual builder how does one go about finding a reputable contractor for Hansen pole buildings?” […]
Read moreTruss Notch Locations and Heel Height
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/20 @ 8:00Truss 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 moreConverting an Unfinished Wood Frame Steel Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/18 @ 8:00Converting an Unfinished Wood Frame Steel Building Reader GEOFF in WILLISTON writes: “ Mike, I think I came across a response on the internet of yours to a question about installing liner panels on the bottom chord of trusses and blowing insulation over the top. If memory serves me the question included the position of […]
Read moreThinking Stick Frame Rather Than Post Frame
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/13 @ 8:00Thinking Stick Frame Rather Than Post Frame Reader BRAD writes:“Real question…I’ve been doing lots of reading and love this site. I am building a 40x60x14 this spring. I originally thought I was going to go pole barn and now I am thinking stick frame. Reason….1. I am going to have insulated concrete foundation with in […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Concrete, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Pole Barn, Purlins, Osb Sheathing, Pole Barn Truss Spacing, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Truss Spacing, Stick Frame, Insulation, Lumber Framing
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Why Not a 2×6 Bookshelf Girt on a 4×6 Column?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/11 @ 8:00Why Not a 2×6 Bookshelf Girt on a 4×6 Column? Client TROY in MONROE COUNTY writes: “It was my understanding that 4×6 posts were used, so a 2×6 girt could be mounted flush on the inside of the building and extend 1.5” beyond the post at the outside of the building. Why can’t exterior and […]
Read moreWall Height, What’s Included? and Drill Set Bracket Usage
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/05 @ 8:00Today 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 Design, Columns, Building Styles and Designs, Pole Building How To Guides, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Concrete, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Budget
- 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 @ 8:00Load 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 moreAdding a Second Floor to an Existing Pole Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/29 @ 8:00Adding a Second Floor in an Existing Pole Barn Reader ROBERT in HOLLIS writes: “I have a 24′ x 32′ pole barn with enough roof pitch and headroom to frame out the 2nd floor. Floor joists spanning 24′ with no support columns (clear span) is too expensive and 2×14 joists would take up precious headroom […]
Read moreWide and Tall, Building on Slope, and a Condensation Issue
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/28 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about the potential wide and tall a pole building can be designed, if a pole building can be building on a slope, and how to mitigate condensation in an existing ‘horse barn’ with an open metal roof. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How wide and tall can […]
Read more- Categories: Building Drainage, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials, Horse Riding Arena, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation
- Tags: Pole Building Height, Sloped Site, Pole Building Width, Pole Building Truss Span, Build On Slope, Condensation, Uneven Slope Site, Horse Barn Moisture
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Through Screw Steel Roof Leaks
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/20 @ 8:00Through Screw Steel Roof Leaks Reader DEBRA in KERSEY writes: “20 years ago my husband Jim and I bought a 40×60 pole barn and it’s been wonderful except for the leaks in the roof. After reading some of your online articles about roof leaks, I wanted to get in touch with you and see if […]
Read moreExactly Identical and 20% Less
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/13 @ 8:00Exactly Identical and 20% Less There is always someone willing to sacrifice quality and/or service to get to a lower price. I have seen it over and over again for decades now. Price shoppers, or deal hunters, seem to be most interested in the lowest price. Unlike value shoppers who are willing to pay more […]
Read more2018 IRC Attic Ventilation Requirements
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/08 @ 8:002018 IRC Attic Ventilation Requirements Reader SCOTT in MINNESOTA writes: “I read a couple of articles on your website and was hoping you could answer a question or give me some insight on venting my shop building, It is pole barn construction with 24” vented soffits and a ridge vent. The original foam/screen closures on […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation
- Tags: IRC, Vapor Retarder, Net Free Ventilation Area, NFVA, Screening, Ventilation
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Why Post Frame Columns Need Adequate Footings
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/06 @ 8:02Why Post-Frame Columns Need Adequate Footings Reader STEVE in GRANTS PASS writes: “Dear Pole Barn Guru, height of the post for my RV pole barn have moved. What is the best way to raise and support the header so that I can replace and or place concrete footings with Simpsons? Hopefully these are better pics. […]
Read moreSkillion Roofs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/01 @ 8:00Skillion Roof Question Reader WELLS in AIKEN writes: “I am building a 20′ x 24′ pole barn studio with a skillion roof. What size roof rafter to span the 20′ without any sagging? 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 or a more engineered rafter. I do not want any supporting poles on the interior […]
Read more- Categories: single slope, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Sheds
- Tags: Skillion Roofs, Mono-slope, High Pitch Roof, Lean-to Shed, Barndominium, Shed Roof
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New Build Features, Concrete Costs, and a Monolithic Slab
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/31 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about specific features for a new build, possible costs for concrete for a 60x150x12 red iron building, and installing a monolithic slab in an area with rocky soils. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I like a 35′ wide by 45′ deep 18′ high. Ridge running the depth […]
Read morePost Frame Knee Bracing in Ohio
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/30 @ 8:00Post-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 moreEngineer Drawings, Build on a Basement, and an ADU
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/24 @ 8:00This 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: Concrete, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Building Department, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Engineering, Post Frame Home, Engineer Drawings, Post Frame Over Basement, ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit
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Pool Insulation, Span Tables for Floor Joists, and Post Brackets
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/17 @ 8:00Today the Pole barn Guru addresses reader questions about the use of 2″ Dow Styrofoam sheets to help insulate and above ground pool, advice for a structurally sound 20×40 room with a loft in a building, and if post can be set onto a cinderblock wall. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I live in Minnesota and […]
Read moreWill I Need to Use Double Trusses?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/11 @ 8:00Will 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 @ 8:00This 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: Steel Roofing & Siding, 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
- Tags: Design Loads, Sealed Plans, Engineered Plans, Project Engineer, Structural Framing, Tube Canopy
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Tornado Safety, Garage Additions, and Utilities in Post Frame
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/03 @ 8:00This 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 Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, 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
- Tags: Tornado Safety, EF4 Wind, Water Lines, Post Frame Wiring, Post Frame Water Pipes, Wind Speed, Alternative Siding, Post Frame Addition
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Endwall Overhangs, Foundation Insulation, and Sloping Ground
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/19 @ 8:00This 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: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Post Frame Home, Trusses, Insulation, Concrete, Pole Barn Questions, Footings, Pole Barn Design, Columns
- Tags: Endwall Overhangs, Sloping Site, Stem Wall, Trusses, Stilt Construction, Insulation, Foundation Insulation, Sloped Ground, Truss Installation
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HOA Restrictions, Plans Only Option (sorry, no) and Site Prep
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/12 @ 8:00This 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 Design, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Siding, Footings, Alternate Siding, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Plans, HOA Regulations, Site Prep, Engineer Sealed Plans, Geotechnical Study, Dirt Work, Brick Siding, HOA, Blueprints
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Installers, Clear Span Timber Frame, and Raising Existing Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/04/05 @ 8:00This 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: Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures
- 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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Adding a Pool, Gambrel for Processing, and Square Footage
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/29 @ 8:00This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader questions about the practicality of adding a pool to an existing pole barn, if the trusses in a gambrel might hold the load of a deer while processing, and what square footage might give the best “bang for the bunk?” DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Budget, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Gambrel, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Truss Load, Square Footage, Price Per Square Foot, Gambrel, Ceiling Loads, Pool, Adding A Pool
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Condensation Control, Load Requirements, and A Sloped Site
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/15 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about condensation control in Spokane, WA, the availability of a hipped roof design to meet wind and snow loads, and planning for a post frame build on a sloped site. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m in Spokane, WA– a semi-arid region, and I had a question […]
Read more- Categories: RV Storage, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Post Frame Home, Steel Roofing & Siding, Ventilation, Building Interior, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Hipped Roof, Condensation Barrier, A1V, Sloped Site, Wind Loads, Purlin Spacing, Dropstop Condensation Control, Snow Loads
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Another Case for DIY Post Frame
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/07 @ 8:00Another Case for DIY Post Frame Reader BRIAN in CINCINNATI writes: “A construction company is putting the shell of my building up 60x80x16. Just finished steel siding and roof. A number of the 6×6 poles are visually not plumb. My garage doors were being installed today when he called me with concerns of the building […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Columns
- Tags: Building Contract, Construction Tolerance Standards For Post Frame Buildings, Plumb, Not Square, American, American Plywood, American Plywood Association, American Concrete Institute
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Under Construction Barn Collapse Close to Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/02 @ 8:00Under 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 morePoor Project Planning Makes for Poor Results
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/19 @ 8:00Poor Project Planning Makes for Poor Results. I am feeling WESLEY in DULUTH’s pain as he describes his situation below: “Hello! I have a question regarding insulation and condensation. The picture shows a cathedral style ceiling with 12 inches of space between the tin and bottom of framing. My plan is to use R-38 fiberglass […]
Read moreStucco for My Post Frame Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/12 @ 8:00Stucco For My Post Frame Home Reader SHAWN in WASHINGTON writes: “I’m about to build a 110’x 50′ pole frame house using sono tube piers and wet set brackets. I am wanting to use the 1 coat (lighter weight) stucco on full exterior my question/ concern is what options do Ii have for my grade […]
Read more- Categories: Alternate Siding, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Bookshelf Girts, Weep Screed, Deflection Limits, Registered Professional Engineer, UC-4B, Glulaminated Column, CDX Plywood, Stucco, Pressure Preservative Treated
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Sealed Plans, Column Brackets, and Plans for Engineering Project
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/04 @ 8:00This 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: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Footings, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, floorplans
- Tags: Strudi-wall Brackets, Column Brackets, Engineering Project, Sealed Plans, Engineering Student Project, Post Brackets, Engineer Sealed Plans
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Does My Pole Barn Need a Vapor Barrier?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/03 @ 8:00Does My Pole Barn Need a Vapor Barrier Above the Metal Ceiling? Reader DAVID in BALDWINSVILLE writes: “I have a new pole barn with bubble vapor barrier under roof metal. I am installing a metal ceiling with R-38 cellulose in the attic. Do I need a vapor barrier above the metal ceiling? The barn will […]
Read moreCan You Provide Me With Engineer Sealed Blueprints
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/22 @ 8:00Can 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 @ 8:00Things 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: Condensation Control, Gable Vents, Drywall, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Ceiling Joists, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Pole Barn Trusses, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Attic Space, Ventilation
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Think About Barndominium Insulation BEFORE Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/13 @ 8:00Think About Barndominium Insulation BEFORE Building Regular readers are probably beginning to wonder why I have so many requests for information on how to insulate buildings AFTER they have been erected. Me, too. Insulation is crucial to your barndominium’s long term thermal performance. Doing it wrong can be expensive, both up front, as well as […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Barndominium, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Kraft Facing On Fiberglass Batts, Vapor Barrier, Foam Board, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Roof Deck, Unfaced Rock Wool Batts, Rock Wool Batts, IEEC
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Does Wind Exposure C Apply to Wall Framing in Any Way?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/08 @ 8:00Does 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 moreSaving a Poorly Designed Crawl Space
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/29 @ 8:00Saving a Poorly Designed a Crawl Space Reader GEORGE in VIENNA writes: “I am substantially replacing rotted parts of an existing building set on short 6×6 treated posts which are in good condition. above the posts it is conventional platform construction, and untreated. Unfortunately, the original builder set the building partially into the side of […]
Read moreNot a Hansen Pole Building
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/24 @ 8:00From 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 moreBlown-In Insulation, Uplift Plates, and Truss Spacing
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/23 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about better blown-in insulation on 3/12 pitch ceiling, a reader with uplift issues and how to prevent them, and some concerns about truss spacing at 8′ oc. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello, I have a 30×48 pole barn with scissor trusses 6/12 outer pitch 3/12 inside […]
Read more- Categories: Footings, Insulation, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation
- Tags: Blown In Fiberglass Insulation, Uplift, Pole Barn Truss Spacing, Uplift Plates, Truss Spacing, Insulation
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A Baker’s Dozen Post Frame Home Myths Part III
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/22 @ 8:00A Baker’s Dozen Post-Frame Home Myths (#8 – #13) MYTH #8. THERE ARE NO FOOTERS IN POST FRAMES Without having footers to protect concrete slabs on grade from freezing, there is a potential your concrete slab can move or heave around edges in cold weather. In turn, this can shift interior walls, resulting in damage […]
Read moreClosed Cell Spray Foam Adhesion
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/25 @ 8:00Closed Cell Spray Foam Adhesion to Dis-similar Materials Reader GREG in ASHEVILLE writes: “How long will closed cell foam maintain adhesion/air barrier function to dis-similar materials (sheet metal and lumber in the case of post frame)? I ask because my experience with foam is limited to what was sprayed beneath my floor/floor joists (estimating late […]
Read moreConverting a Stick Framer
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/18 @ 8:00Converting 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: Post Frame Home, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Stick Frame, 2x6 Stud Walls, Sheer Walls, Girt Blocking, Construction Manual, Bookshelf Girts, Hansen Buildings Construction Manual
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High-Density Rigid Fiberglass Board
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/11 @ 8:00High-Density Rigid Fiberglass Board As I am prone to do, I spend hours on the internet perusing looking for new or better products and applications. Basically – how to make a better post frame building, without hurting client’s in their pockets. Continuous insulation has become an IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) staple, with 2021’s version […]
Read moreWhy Pre-cut Studs are 92-5/8″ Long
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/04 @ 8:00Why 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 moreRadiant Barrier, In-Ground Use Poles, and Sliding Door Replacement
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/20 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about potential moisture issue when adding insulation to walls with a radiant barrier, advice about in-ground use poles, and replacing old sliding doors. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a pole barn on a concrete slab with footers. My 6×6 are anchored down and have a […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Heating, Constructing a Pole Building, Sliding Doors, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Ventilation, Columns
- Tags: Pole Barn Sliding Doors, Sliding Door, Moisture Barrier, Radiant Barrier, In-ground Use Poles, Insulation, Pressure Treated Posts
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Snow Load, Clear Span Scissor Trusses, and a Window Replacement
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/14 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about whether or not a 30 year old building correct snow load, the possibility of clear spanning scissor trusses to eighty feet, and assistance with the replacement (or repair) of a window in a Hansen Building from 2014. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How do I figure […]
Read moreWeather Resistant Barriers, LVL Notches, and Design Ideas
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/07 @ 8:00This 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: Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Notching Rafters, Spray Foam, Overhangs, Weather Resistant Barriers, Design Solutions, Standing Seam, Truss Spacing, LVL
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Porches, Post Savers, and Airplane Hangars
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/31 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the “least expensive” option for porches, the performance or ground contact poles when using a “Postsaver” and discussion of options for an airplane hangar. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Which is least expensive: house and porches under one roof or house under one roof and porches […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Building Doors, Porches, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Overhangs, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: UC-4B, Schweiss Door, Porches, Airplane Hangars, Pressure Preservative Treated Columns, Pole Building Porch, Treated Columns, Hangar Door
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Can I Turn an Existing Pole Barn into a Barndominium
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/23 @ 8:00Can 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: Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Structure, Barndominium, Ventilation, Budget, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Truss Carriers, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Insulation, Ceiling Load, Fiberglass, Shear Loads, Structural Engineer, Reflective Radiant Barriers, Simpson LSTA 12, Barndominium, Eave Lights, Blown In Fiberglass Insulation
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My 22 Year Old Morton Building Roof Leaks
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/18 @ 8:00My 22 Year-Old Morton Building Roof Leaks Reader TERRY in EVANSVILLE writes: “Dear Pole Barn Guru, we have a 1989 Morton building. The roof was replaced in 2000 due to flaking and peeling paint. Since then, the headers over our large north and south doors have deteriorated, and the barn is leaking on the entire […]
Read moreTube Framed Metal Buildings
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/16 @ 1:00Tube 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: Tube Framed Metal Buildings, Tube Framed, Thermal Conductivity, Mastic Tape, Condensation Control, Expanding Closures, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation
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Installation Guidance on Truss-to-Post Connections
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/09 @ 8:00Installation Guidance on Truss-to-Post Connections Originally Published by Frame Building News May 24. 2022 This article series has been focused on installation best practices as it pertains to long-span metal-plate connected wood trusses in post-frame buildings. We’ve explored the reasoning behind why truss handling on the jobsite should be minimized, and how proper jobsite storage […]
Read moreAre 2x6s Stronger Than 2x12s?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/04 @ 8:00The following article first appeared in JLC (jlconline.com) Q: Recently I needed structural design values (E, Fb, Fv) for treated southern yellow pine. According to the Southern Pine Council’s (southernpine.com) latest design values, SYP’s E (modulus of elasticity) and Fv (allowable shear stress) remain constant, while F (bending strength) values grow smaller as the lumber […]
Read moreFireblocking and Firestops
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/02 @ 8:00Fireblocking 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 moreAn Innovation to Attach Tops of Interior Walls
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/28 @ 8:00An Innovation to Attach Tops of Interior Walls Roof and/or floor trusses should not be fixed attached to tops of non-load bearing interior walls. In a previous article, I discussed a possible solution to this challenge (please read: https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/2016/01/attaching-interior-walls-to-trusses/). Those brilliant engineering type folks at Simpson may just have invented a better mouse trap for […]
Read moreInspecting an Existing Barndominium
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/21 @ 8:00Inspecting 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 moreChristmas Morning 2017
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/07 @ 8:00Christmas 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 moreWind Exposure and Confusion
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/23 @ 8:00WIND EXPOSURE AND CONFUSION If you are a registered design professional, or a building official, then you are trying to make sense out of this subject on a daily basis. Most people who are selling buildings (either constructed or kit packages), tend to ignore wind exposure, or pretend it somehow doesn’t exist. What adds into […]
Read moreYou Can’t Build it Here Part II
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/16 @ 8:00You 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Building Styles and Designs, Barndominium, Building Department, Shouse, Shouse, Pole Buildings History, Pole Barn Structure, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home
- 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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Basement Addition, Gambrel Modification, and a New Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/08 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the addition of a basement to an existing pole barn, the possibility of modifying an existing gambrel style horse barn, and the connection of a house and garage. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am considering building a partial basement under my existing Pole Barn Building […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Concrete, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium, Building Interior, Shouse, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure, Gambrel
- Tags: Basement, Soils Report, Horse Barn, Basement Addition, Engineer Soils Report, Gambrel, Attached Garage, Post Frame House
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Insulating an Apartment in a Steel Truss Pole Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/02 @ 8:00Insulating 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; […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Insulation, Workshop Buildings, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Shouse, Shouse, Ventilation, Sheds
- Tags: Ceiling Joists, Condensation, Type X Sheetrock, Ventilation, Exhaust Fan, Sheetrock, Unfaced Rock Wool Batts
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Floor Plans vs. Structural Building Plans
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/26 @ 8:00Floor 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Barndominium, Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, floorplans
- Tags: Elevation Drawings, Floor Plans; Structural Building Plans, Registered Design Professional, Architect, International Residential Code, Barndominium Plans
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