Category Archives: Post Frame Home

Converting a Pole Barn into a Home

Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/19/2019

I happen to live in a post-frame home. It was designed to be lived in from day one, so we did not face obstacles in having to convert a pole barn. Reader DAN in SIDNEY writes: “I have an existing pole barn that has no current foundation. It looks like 6×6 pt poles right into […]

Categories: Ventilation, Footings, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses
Tags: Frost Protected Shallow Foundation, Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation, Ceiling Load, Trusses
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Slab Insulation, Vapor Barriers, and Sliding Doors

Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/11/2018

Today’s PBG addresses slab insulation, vapor barriers and sliding doors at an entry. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am starting a project finishing a Hansen pole barn in a suburb of Minneapolis. My question is in regard to the floor. I assume there was no insulation under the slab, I have yet to confirm this, […]

Categories: Post Frame Home, Insulation, Steel Roofing & Siding, Ventilation, Sectional Doors
Tags: Moisture Barriers, Slab Insulation, Carriage House Doors, Vapor Barrier, Sliding Doors
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Stilt Construction, Ductwork, and House Design Options

Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/26/2018

In todays blog, the Pole Barn Guru discusses stilt homes, ductwork in attic, and post frame house design options. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Pole Barns for Stilt Construction – Just read your Kitty Hawk story – And FEMA backs you up. From FEMA-DRs-4085-NY Foundation Requirements and Recommendations for Elevated Home – Piles can be used […]