Category Archives: Trusses
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: Trusses, 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
- Tags: Overhangs, Floor Plans, Custom Buildings, Truss Sizes, Truss Design, Truss Building
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What to do About Possible Roof Condensation?
Posted by polebarnguru on 24/03/05 @ 8:00What to do About Possible Roof Condensation? Reader JEFF in ADEL writes: “Hello, I am going to order Post Frame building materials and am working on details. The question about condensation is driving me nuts as this is a big project for me and I don’t want a wet building. It will be a 30x48x11 […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Heating, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Ventilation, Condensation Control, Roof Condensation, House Wrap, Drip Stop, Condenstop, Condensation
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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 moreAvoiding 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: Shouse, 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
- Tags: Attic Insulation, Double Truss, Post Frame Second Floor, Double Truss System, Column Size, Barrier, Insulation, Second Floor, Liner Panels
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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 moreTrying 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: Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Budget, Columns, Pole Barn Design, purlins, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Site-built Trusses, Budget Friendly, Carport, UC-4B Pressurem Preservative Treated Columns, Attached Carport, Freestanding Carport
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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 moreWhy Are You Stuck on Bookshelf Girts?
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/11/21 @ 8:00Why in World are you Stuck on Bookshelf Girts? Reader JAMES writes: “Why in world are you stuck on bookshelf girts. For instance with ‘normal’ pole barns one could SPF the walls and roof and have almost no heat loss through the lumber. One could argue your “bookshelf girts” and purlins between trusses makes the […]
Read morePost Frame Footings, Delivery Limitations, and Foundation Types
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/25 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about common gable post frame footings, weight limitations for a building delivery and the possible solutions, and what types of foundations Hansen Buildings can design for in Weld County Colorado. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is a common gable post footing compared to a main truss […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Building Interior, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Pole Barn holes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Post Frame Footings, Footing Thickness, Materials Deliveries, Materials Weight, Jobsite Restrictions, Foundations, Crawl Space, Slab On Grade, Column Footings
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Clip-Lock Standing Seam, Adding a Ceiling, and Knee Brace Issues
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/11 @ 8:00This week Mike the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about replacing roofing with clip-lock standing seam and what the PBG recommends in the scenario, creating a wood shop in an existing structure and wondering if ceiling weight can be held, the possibility of removing knee braces in order to install a ceiling. DEAR POLE […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Buildings History, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Ceiling Joists, Standing Seam Roofing, Standing Seam, Roof Load, Clip-lock Standing Seam, Knee Braces, Ceiling Load Trusses
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How To Vent An Attic Below A Lean-To Porch
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/10/10 @ 8:00How to Vent Attic Below a Lean-To Porch Long time reader JON in SPRINGDALE writes: “Hi Mike, long time reader. Thanks for the info you provide. These questions come from your home town area. I was talking to my local building department and attic ventilation came up. He said that using a ridge vent and […]
Read moreTermite 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: Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Budget, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Fasteners, Pole Barn Design
- Tags: Wind Speed, Treated Columns, Osb Under Steel, Termites, Vult Wind Speed, ACQ Treated Lumber, Standing Seam Roofing, Hidden Fasteners, Truss Modification
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A 100×100 Pole Building, Shingles to Steel, and Double-Bubble
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/27 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the possibility of a 100′ x 100′ pole building, the consideration of switching from asphalt shingles to steel roofing, and if one can reuse the “double-bubble” when replacing roof steel. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Can I build a 100 ft X 100 ft. pole building? […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Alternate Siding, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Building Interior, Roofing Materials, Columns, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Insulation, Ventilation
- Tags: Condensation Control, Double Bubble, Double Bubble Radiant Barrier, A1V, Pole Building Span, Steel Roof, Interior Columns, Asphalt Shingles
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Additional Guidance, Steel Trusses, and Kit Inclusions
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/09/13 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about guidance of adding to an existing structure, the practical use of light steel trusses for a pole barn home, what components are included in a Hansen Pole Building kit. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If purchasing a kit from Hansen with installation instructions. Assuming it’s a […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Building How To Guides, floorplans, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Steel Trusses, Engineered Building Plans, Post Frame Home, Post Frame Addition, Technical Support
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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 Publication, LSU Agricultural Center, Midwest Plan Service, United States Department Of Agriculture, Design Roof Loads, Construction Codes, Wind Loads, Gambrel Trusses
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Notching Columns, Use of Winch Box, and Financing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/08/16 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the best way to notch columns to support a header, nailing truss pairs when using a winch box, and financing of a post frame home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I need to cut a 1/4″ out of my posts for the headers to set in […]
Read moreRoof Truss Costs, Moisture Barriers, and Integrated Condensation Control
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/26 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about “the most cost effective length to procure, transport and install of a Post Frame Roof Truss 4/12 Pitch; 36′, 40′ or 50′?” a suitable moisture barrier for a shed, and Integrated condensation controls. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Typically, what is the most cost effective length […]
Read moreTruss Notch Locations and Heel Height
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/20 @ 8:00Truss 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 moreAttic Space, Cost Effective Size, and Column Sizing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/07/19 @ 8:00This week the Pole barn Guru answers reader questions regarding a 6ft attic space over a 30×44 pole barn, the most “cost effective” method to build, and the point at which a post increased from a 6×6 to a 6×8. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We want a decent-height (a bit over 6ft) attic space in […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Barndominium, Building Interior, floorplans, Professional Engineer, Lumber, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Post Frame Home
- Tags: Pole Barn Basement, Floor Trusses, Post Size, Cost Effective Design Solution, Column Size, Attic Space, Second Floor, Bonus Room
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Converting 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: Truss Spacing, Stick Frame, Insulation, Lumber Framing, Pole Barn, Purlins, Osb Sheathing, Pole Barn Truss Spacing, Closed Cell Spray Foam
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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 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, Building Drainage, Insulation
- 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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Pole Barn Conversion, Condensation Concerns, and Setting Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/06/21 @ 8:00This 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: Lofts, 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
- Tags: Vapor Barrier, Condensation, Setting Trusses, Occupancy Classification, R-1, Pole Barn Conversion, Residential Addition, R-III, Concrete Pour, Insulation
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Exactly 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 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: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Sheds, single slope, Barndominium
- Tags: High Pitch Roof, Lean-to Shed, Barndominium, Shed Roof, Skillion Roofs, Mono-slope
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Post 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 moreAdding a New Lean-to
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/23 @ 8:00Adding a Lean-To Shed on an Existing Pole Barn Reader SAM in CANNON FALLS writes: “Hello I am looking to add a lean-to to the side of my pole building on the eave side. I was looking to use a mono truss at with a 2/12 pitch and 8′ to the bottom of the truss/ […]
Read moreAttaching Roof Purlins on Edge to Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/16 @ 8:00Attaching Roof Purlins on Edge to Trusses Reader MIKE in MOUNT VERNON writes: “If your purlins sit on top of your trusses in the middle of your building do they sit on top of the gable truss also or are they on the side of the gable truss with hangers?” Most ‘West Coast’ (I use […]
Read more- Categories: Building Overhangs, Trusses
- Tags: Eave Height, Paddle Blocks, Lumber Splits, Pre-drilling Steel
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Will 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: Lumber, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Structure, Steel Roofing & Siding, Trusses
- Tags: Engineered Plans, Project Engineer, Structural Framing, Tube Canopy, Design Loads, Sealed Plans
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Attic Trusses for Post Frame Construction
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/05/02 @ 8:00Attic Trusses for Post Frame Construction Reader RICK in LEWISTON writes: “I’m researching post frame construction as I’d like to build a 28×40 shop this summer. We really need storage and I’d like to use attic trusses for the area it offers. I’m a little confused as to how the full length header is attached […]
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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: Insulation, Concrete, Pole Barn Questions, Footings, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Post Frame Home, Trusses
- Tags: Sloped Ground, Truss Installation, Endwall Overhangs, Sloping Site, Stem Wall, Trusses, Stilt Construction, Insulation, Foundation Insulation
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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: Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor
- Tags: Lengthen Columns, Clear Span Building, Lift Building, Post Frame Builders, Installers, Post Frame Contractors, Clear Span Timber Frame, Raise Structure
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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 Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures, Budget, Insulation, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Gambrel, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Pool, Adding A Pool, Truss Load, Square Footage, Price Per Square Foot, Gambrel, Ceiling Loads
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Financing, Ventilation for Metal Trussed Shed, and Concrete Costs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/22 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about what financing is available for a post frame building, a question about ventilation for a metal trusses pole barn, and a comparison of concrete costs for post frame vs red iron buildings. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m looking to build a 25′ x 50′ pole […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Heating, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Concrete, Footings, Insulation, Building Interior, Pole Barn Questions, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Pole Building Comparisons
- Tags: Financing, Concrete Costs, Construction Loan, Post Frame Financing, Ventilation, Ceiling Ventilation, Post Frame Concrete
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Insulation, Truss Spans, and Pit Material
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/03/15 @ 8:00Today’s Ask the Pole Barn Guru discusses reader questions about an option to layer insulation between purlins, the actual building width for 36′ trusses, and the recommendation against the use pit material when performing site prep. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hi, I have the traditional roll type insulation with the white backing. My question is […]
Read moreKnee Bracing, Flying Gable Trim, and Ventilation Needs
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/22 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the removal of knee bracing to install interior ceiling and wall steel, a question about a special rake trim for a flying gable, and the possibility of adding ceiling liner panels to a structure and the need for a vapor barrier and proper ventilation. DEAR […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Building Drainage, Pole Barn Questions, Building Interior, Pole Barn Design, Building Overhangs, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Liner Panels, Expandable Closures, Vapor Barrier, Knee Bracing, Flying Gable Rake Trim, Ventilation, Vented Soffit, Rake Trim, Vented Ridge
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Answers to Questions Unable to Find on Website
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/21 @ 8:00Answers to Questions Unable to Find on Website or Learning Info Even having penned over 2000 articles on post-frame design, there are always more topics to cover and questions to be answered. Luckily, we have potential clients who want to know – as informed clients are happy clients! Reader CARY in RAYMOND writes: “Raymond Nebraska, […]
Read moreHow to Insulate My Pole Barn Roof
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/16 @ 8:00How to Insulate My Pole Barn Roof Reader JEREMY in GREENBRIER writes: “Looking at building a 50x60x15 pole barn 20 miles north of Nashville, TN. I’m needing recommendations for the best way to insulate. I’m using scissor trusses with no ceiling and I’m planning metal panels on the inside walls. I’m thinking 2×4 girts on […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Budget, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Roof Truss Bottom Chords, International Energy Conservation Code, Rock Wool Batts, Integrated Condensation Control, Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation, Closed Cell Insulation, Raised Heel Trusses
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Rethinking Ways to Encourage Permanent Truss Bracing
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/14 @ 8:00Today’s blog comes from Hansen Pole Building’s guest, Frank Woeste, P.E. Rethinking Ways to Encourage Permanent Truss Bracing Part II Truss Bracing Background The purpose of permanent truss bracing is to satisfy the design assumptions of the truss designer such that the truss system will safely support design loads through the design life of the structure. Early […]
Read moreScissor Trusses, Attaching a Shouse, Attic Truss Space
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/02/08 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about possibility of installing scissor trusses in upstate NY where there is a heavy snow load (80psf), a recommendation of whether of not to build a shouse and attach it to an aquaponic greenhouse, what the size of space an attic truss might provide with certain […]
Read moreAnother 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: Columns, Lumber, Pole Barn Questions, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure, Building Contractor, Trusses, Rebuilding Structures
- Tags: American Concrete Institute, Building Contract, Construction Tolerance Standards For Post Frame Buildings, Plumb, Not Square, American, American Plywood, American Plywood Association
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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 moreAllowable Variances in Prefabricated Wood Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/17 @ 8:00Allowable Variances in Prefabricated Wood Trusses Long time followers of mine will recall portions of my past life doing pretty well everything related to prefabricated wood trusses. It all began in April 1977 (before many of you were born) as a Sawyer cutting components at Spokane Truss (now a Builders First Source location). After a […]
Read moreCondensation Control, Ventilation or Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 23/01/05 @ 8:00Most Builders Do Not Understand Condensation Control, Ventilation or Insulation Crucial to proper performance of climate controlled buildings of any sort is condensation control, adequate ventilation and insulation. Sadly, most builders do not understand how to come up with a proper design solution. Reader AARON in WISCONSIN DELLS writes: “Hello, I was wondering if you […]
Read morePolyiso Pole Barn Ceiling Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/29 @ 8:00Polyiso Pole Barn Ceiling Insulation Reader MIKE in OXFORD writes: “I’ve moved into a house that also has an existing 30’x40′ (uninsulated) pole barn. I want to insulate and am considering 2″ thick polyiso foam boards attached to the bottom cord of the roof truss. The roof trusses are 4′ spacing. 1) Do you feel […]
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: Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Bottom Chord Dead Load, Ceiling Joists, Reflective Radiant Barrier, Pole Barn Trusses, Closed Cell Spray Foam, Attic Space, Ventilation, Condensation Control, Gable Vents, Drywall
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Ceiling Insulation, Truss Spacing, and Custom Multi-use Barn
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/14 @ 8:00This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about best way to insulate a vaulted ceiling, truss spacing, and the possibility of adding a small living quarter to a horse barn. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: With a vaulted ceiling, how do you insulate it if you plan to spray the tin roof with closed […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium, Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building, Columns, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Truss Carriers, Truss Spacing, Living Quarters, Insulation, Tack Room, Spray Foam, Ventilation, Horse Barn
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Moisture Barrier for a North Idaho Hanger
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/12/06 @ 10:20Moisture Barrier for a North Idaho Hangar Reader BILL in SANDPOINT writes: “Hey guru! Question about insulation – moisture barrier. We are under construction on a 64×70 post frame aircraft hangar in North Idaho. The eave height is 19 feet, plus a two foot heel. There are no overhangs. Roof pitch is 3:12 and the […]
Read moreCeiling Addition, Drywall Orientation, Ridge Vent Replacement
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/30 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions regarding the ability to hang a ceiling addition in a Hansen Building, if it is better to hang drywall parallel or perpendicular to framing, and if Hansen can replace a ridge vent in Buffalo, NY DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I purchased a 25′ x 35′ kit […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Interior, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Vented Ridge, Ceiling, Vented Closure, Bottom Chord Deal Load, Hanging Drywall, Drywall, Ceiling Load Trusses
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Blown-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: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Ventilation, Footings, Insulation, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Truss Spacing, Insulation, Blown In Fiberglass Insulation, Uplift, Pole Barn Truss Spacing, Uplift Plates
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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 moreInsulate a Building, Truss Carrier Bolts, and Code Standards
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/11/09 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the proper way to insulate the walls of a metal building, advice on bolting truss carriers, and advice about, “building code standards for the horizontal infill framing” on a post frame building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I would like to insulate the interior walls of […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Department, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Insulation, Commercial Girts, Engineer Sealed Plans, Girt Spacing, Truss Carrier, Truss Bolts, Girts Sizing, Code Standards
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Hurricane Straps, a Loft Floor Truss, and Site Specific Engineering
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/26 @ 8:00This Wednesday, the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about use of hurricane straps to anchor 8×8 posts to sill plate, the possibility of adding a beam to old a loft for open concept, and if we do site specific engineering for Panama City Florida- yes. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hey I’m on the starting […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: LVL, Hurricane Straps, Floor Truss, Wet Set Brackets, Site Specific Engineering, Engineering
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Building Your Own Pole Barn Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/20 @ 8:00Wants to Build His Own Pole Barn Trusses Reader DANIEL in HAMPSHIRE writes: “Good evening, I was wondering if I could ask for your help? I have a question regarding truss designs and truss spacing. I’m building a pole barn (50ft wide x 112ft long x 12ft tall). Prices of pole barn kits have skyrocketed […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, About The Pole Barn Guru, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Trusses, Top Chord Dead Load, Gusset Plates, Professional Engineer, Top Chord Bracing, Wind Load, Bottom Chord Live Load, Registered Design Professional, Snow Load, Bottom Chord Bracing, Clear Span, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Top Chord Live Load
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Barndo Living, Bracing a Roof Only, and Housewrap
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/19 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about “barndo living” and the how to’s of post frame construction in Pagosa Springs, CO, bracing a roof only structure for working cattle, and if sheathing and housewrap are needed for a post frame building using wet-set brackets. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Have you ever constructed […]
Read more- Categories: Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation
- Tags: Roof Only, Sheathing, Bracing, Housewrap, Barndomimium Kits, Post Frame Building, Post Frame DIY, Post Frame Living, Wet Set Brackets, Shear Strength
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Materials for Girts, a Raised Floor, Truss Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/10/12 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about girt material choices for a 60’x120′ shed, Mike’s thoughts on a raised floor to compensate for a 7% grade change, and if some 4′ oc trusses can handle the load of a heater. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I plan on putting up a 60′ x […]
Read moreReason You Go With Engineered Prints
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/09/29 @ 8:00Reason You Go With Engineered Prints Yes, I know some of you gentle readers are offended by my harping on how important it is to build only from site specific fully engineered plans. Well, here is a case study. Reader AARON in CARBON HILL writes: “Reason you go with engineering prints. My contractor said it’s […]
Read moreSnow 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: 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, Trusses
- Tags: Spray Foam, Overhangs, Weather Resistant Barriers, Design Solutions, Standing Seam, Truss Spacing, LVL, Notching Rafters
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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 moreSite Slope, Gable End Exhaust Fans, and Setting Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/08/03 @ 8:00Today’s Ask the Guru blog answers reader questions about building on a slope, a recommendation for gable end exhaust fans, and setting trusses into columns. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I always see pole barns being built on level ground. is there any reason my concrete slab, perimeter board, and exterior grade can’t slope 1/4″ per […]
Read moreA Truss Raising Challenge
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/26 @ 8:00A Truss Raising Challenge STEVE in ST. MARIES writes: “My question is about raising my trusses. I bought my building package when prices were rapidly rising, not knowing how high they would go. I was only able to afford a third of the building I wanted, but I had the engineer design it so I […]
Read moreCalculate the Basic Stats
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/19 @ 8:00Calculate The Basic Stats: by Mike Momb, Technical Director, Hansen Pole Buildings, LLC Basic Stats for Post-Frame Home Floor Plans If there is a single commonality among us humans, it is this – we are dimensionally challenged. This situation is even more so crucial when it comes to planning your new post-frame home. Here […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Building Contractor, Trusses, Columns
- Tags: Sheetrock, Roof System Thickness, Staircase, Insulation Bookshelf Girts, Finished Ceiling, Splash Plank, Glulams
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When a Gift Keeps on Giving
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/12 @ 8:00When a Gift Keeps on Giving In our last thrilling installment, our client’s builder was looking at a pile of kindling left after a Christmas Eve windstorm collapsed an under construction 80 foot x 240 foot riding arena. In this instance, our client’s Christmas morning surprise, was a gift to be repeated. Original building erector […]
Read moreChristmas Morning 2017
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/07/07 @ 8:00Christmas 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 morePole Barn Garage Wood Floor
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/09 @ 8:00Pole Barn Garage Wood Floor Reader CLIFFORD writes: “Hello, I found where you had answered a question about a wood floor in a garage while I was searching the web asking “Wood floor in a garage?”. Let me explain, I am a disabled veteran living on a fixed income. I have a blood cancer as […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation
- Tags: Wood Floor, Waste Rock, Treated Plywood, Joists, Floor Joists, Plywood, Wood Flooring
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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: Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure, Gambrel, Trusses, Concrete, Post Frame Home, Footings, Barndominium, Building Interior, Shouse, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Basement Addition, Engineer Soils Report, Gambrel, Attached Garage, Post Frame House, Basement, Soils Report, Horse Barn
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Basic Stats for Post Frame Home Floor Plans
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/07 @ 8:00Basic 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Building How To Guides, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, Trusses
- Tags: Eight Foot Finished Ceiling, Eave Height, Roof System Thickness, Glulams, Truss Heel Height, Roof Purlins, Exterior Grade, Ceiling Height, Insulation, Wood Floor Trusses, Splash Plank, Finished Ceilings, Bookshelf Girts
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Condensation Prevention, Sound Proofing, and Snow Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/06/01 @ 8:00This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Ventilation, Professional Engineer, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Trusses
- Tags: Spray Foam, Steel Over OSB, Purlin Spacing, Snow Loads, Drip Stop, Condensation, Condensation Prevention, OSB Roofing
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Price Per Square, Scissor Truss Spacing, and Column Spacing.
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/25 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about our “best guess at price per square…” for a Hansen Building Kit, spacing for scissor trusses, and if there is a national code for post spacing in a barndominium. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is your best guess at price per square foot range materials […]
Read more- Categories: Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Building Colors, Trusses, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium
- Tags: Columns Spacing, Cost Per Square Foot, Truss Spacing, Post Frame Pricing, Post Spacing, Price Per Square Foot, Scissor Trusses
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Finding Which Way is Up
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/24 @ 8:00Finding Which Way Is Up Avid reader DAVE in BLUFFDALE writes: “As I told Trey, I’ve been reading and reading and reading your blog posts until I don’t know which way is up! Don’t get me wrong, you’ve done an amazing job with your blog posts, but it can be a bit overwhelming. I think […]
Read moreGuidance on Diagonal Bracing on Long Span Trusses
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/10 @ 8:00Guidance on Diagonal Bracing on Long Span Trusses A brief note from the Pole Barn Guru: Hansen Pole Buildings includes a copy of BSCI-B10 “Post Frame Truss Installation and Bracing” to our clients in our Construction Manual. Originally Published by: Frame Building News — December 16, 2021 SBCA appreciates your input; please email us if you have any comments […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Diagonal Bracing, Shear Wall, Long Span Trusses, Frame Building News, Building Component Safety Information, Temporary Restraint And Bracing, Triangulation, Lateral Restraint
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Hart and Home YouTube Episode IV-The Final Chapter
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/05 @ 8:00Hart 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Barndominium, Steel Roofing & Siding, Shouse, Trusses, Fasteners, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home
- 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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Hart and Home Youtube Episode III
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/05/03 @ 8:00Hart 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Barndominium, Pole Barn Design, Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Columns, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Lumber
- Tags: Checks, Knots, Lumber Twist, Holes, Wane, Lumber Defects, Bow, Crook, Timbers, End Splits
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Financing, Beam Sizes, and a 3 Ply Truss Connection
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/04/27 @ 8:00Today the Pole barn Guru answers reader questions about available financing for a pole building, a required beam size for 20′ post spacing, and a small connection for 3 ply trusses. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Do you offer financing? Thanks. DERRICK in DETROIT DEAR DERRICK: Yes, we offer a variety of financing options. Please visit […]
Read moreAdding a Post Frame Gable Extension
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/31 @ 8:00Adding a Post Frame Gable Extension A roof line extension off a post frame gable endwall is an affordable method to cover porches, patios, or even as a carport. As opposed to attaching a single sloping (shed style) roof, it will not reduce headroom or block line-of-sight. It is also easier to build as it […]
Read more- Categories: Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Columns, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Porches
- Tags: Porches, Architect, Engineer, Carport, Gable Endwall, Gable Extension, Registered Professional, UC-4B Treated Columns
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Where We Ship, Raising Walls, and Bottom Chord Dead Loads
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/30 @ 8:00This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Trusses, Concrete, Building Interior, tools, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Hansen Locations, Hansen Shipping, Hanging Trusses, Double Trusses, Building Walls, Pre-assembled Walls, Bottom Chord Dead Load, Shipping, Drywall Ceiling
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How Much Will My New Pole Barn Cost?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/08 @ 8:00How 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 […]
Read more- Categories: floorplans, Building Contractor, Trusses, Concrete, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Homes, Constructing a Pole Building, Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Planning, Barndominium
- Tags: Interior Partition Wall Framing, Engineer Sealed Blueprints, DIY Pole Barns, DIY Pole Buildings, Wall Framing, Fiberglass Batt Insulation, Building Permits, Pole Barn
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Spray Foam, Second Floor, and Bending Posts
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/03/02 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru discusses a reader’s concern about “condensation leaks” when using spray foam, advice on costs of attic trusses vs traditional second floor, and how to stop posts from bending when the wind blows. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am building a 40×50 post frame building as my garage. It will […]
Read more- Categories: Building Styles and Designs, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Ventilation, Building Interior, Insulation, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Questions, Columns
- Tags: Attic Trusses, Floor Trusses, Post Size, Condensation Barrier, Spray Foam, Two Story Post Frame, Wind Load, Engineered Post Frame Plans, Condensation Control
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When Friends Buy Buildings From Others
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/02/24 @ 8:00When Friends Buy Buildings From Others Long ago, in a galaxy far away……well actually it is in our galaxy. Jeff and I met roughly 40 years ago, when his mother and my father dated. About 15 years later, I was Jeff’s sponsor when he became a member of Spokane Valley Rotary. In recent years, Jeff […]
Read more4×4 or Double 2×4 Bay Roof Purlins?
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/02/10 @ 8:004×4 or Double 2×4 for 12’ Bay Roof Purlins? Reader JOHN in HUNTSVILLE writes: “If you have trusses spaced at 12 feet, can a 4x4x12 or two 2x4x12’s span the distance given the minimal snow loads in Arkansas? I know this is question #2 but what kind of joist hangers do you use (Simpson Number […]
Read moreFraming Loads, Footing Pads, and a Pole Barn Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/01/05 @ 8:00This 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Planning, Post Frame Home, Trusses, Barndominium, Concrete, Concrete Cookie, Footings, Alternate Siding, Pole Barn Questions, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Concrete Collars, Post Frame Home, Trusses, Framing Loads, Footing Pads, Steel Trusses, Footings
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Why Your New Barndominium Should Be Post Frame
Posted by polebarnguru on 22/01/04 @ 8:00Why 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 […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Homes, Pole Barn Design, Post Frame Home, Pole Building Comparisons, Pole Buildings History, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Trusses
- Tags: International Residential Code, Bookshelf Wall Girts, Stick Frame Building, Geotechnical Engineer, PEMB Building, Stick Frame Design, Barndominium
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Hansen (J.A.), the Insides, and Ceiling Liner Panels
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/12/29 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru responds to reader questions about “Hansen” and the person behind the name, what the inside of a building might look like, and the possibility of adding ceiling liner panels to scissor trusses spaced 4 feet apart. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How long has Hansen (the man himself) been building […]
Read moreYou Can Do It!
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/12/23 @ 8:00You Can Do It! Screamed headlines of my first ever print display ad for pole barn kits in 1981! I have included below a snippet from one of my first blog posts from 10 years ago: “In the summer of 1979, home interest rates began to rise. Idaho had a usury limit, home mortgages stopped […]
Read more- Categories: Post Frame Home, Constructing a Pole Building, Barndominium, Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Lumber, Pole Barn Design, Pole Barn Homes, About The Pole Barn Guru
- Tags: Pole Barn Kits, Steel Plates, Trusses, Truss Chords, Green Lumber, Hansen Buildings, Kiln Dried Lumber, Hansen Pole Buildings, Lucas Plywood And Lumber
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Screw Penetration, Truss Carrier Requirements, and Roof Insulation
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/12/08 @ 8:00Today’s Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about screw penetration into decking/substrate, header aka truss carrier requirements, and a proper roof insulation solution. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Should the screws for exposed fastener metal panel roofing COMPLETELY penetrate the 1/2″ plywood decking/substrate? STEVE in WARREN DEAR STEVE: For through screws, they should not only completely […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Pole Barn Heating, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides, Trusses, Ventilation, Professional Engineer
- Tags: Diaphragm Screws, Spray Foam Insulation, Truss Carriers, Headers, Screw Penetration, Roof Insulation, Ventilation
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Roof Insulation, a Riding Arena, and Closure Strips
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/11/24 @ 8:00Today’s Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about insulating a roof to keep exposed trusses, the size limits for and equestrian riding arena, and whether or not to use closure strips between the gable (rake) trim and siding. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I have a 30×40 post frame building with cathedral style trusses. I really […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Ventilation, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Horse Riding Arena, Roofing Materials, Pole Building How To Guides, Pole Barn Planning
- Tags: Spray Foam, Roof Insulation, Ventilation, Closure Strips, Horse Arena, Moisture Barrier, Riding Arena, Truss Span
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A Basement Foundation, a Leaky Roof, and Raising Bays
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/11/17 @ 8:00Today’s “Ask the Guru” tackles reader questions about erecting a kit on a basement foundation, how to find and repair a leaky roof, and some advice on raising bays to add height to a structure. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Is it possible to erect one of the pole barn kits on a basement foundation? LUCAS […]
Read more- Categories: Steel Roofing & Siding, Trusses, Concrete, Footings, Rebuilding Structures, Pole Barn Questions, Building Interior, Pole Barn Design, Roofing Materials, Professional Engineer, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Barn Structure
- Tags: Roof Repair, Leaky Roof, EPDM Screws, Add Height To Building, Basement Foundation, Post Frame Foundation, Basement, Foundation, Raise Building
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Switching Post Sizes, Structure Length, and Fire Damage
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/11/10 @ 8:00This week’s ask the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about switching post sizes from a 6×6’s to 6×4’s, how long a structure can be built with 15 trusses with 2×4 chords, and if it is possible to rebuild on a slab that was part of a fire loss. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Rebuilding Structures, Building Interior, Professional Engineer, Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building
- Tags: Alternative Post Sizes, Trusses, Fire Damage, Rebuilding Structure, Slab Damage, 6x6 Columns, Building Length, Post Sizes
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Convert to Residence, Insulation, and Truss Spans
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/11/03 @ 8:00Today’s Pole Barn Guru addresses reader questions about building upgrades to convert to a residential use, how to best insulate a monitor style building, and the possibility of trusses spanning 40′ to eliminate interior posts in a shop/storage building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: We bought a pole barn with no insulation, just studs and metal […]
Read moreCupola Sizes, Insulation for a Ceiling, and Structural Pieces
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/10/25 @ 8:00This week the Pole Barn Guru tackles reader questions about cupola sizes, the proper way to insulate a shed ceiling, and a structural materials question. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What base size and height is correct for a cupolas for a 32’ wide by 36’ long by 35-40’ high with a 10 over 12 pitch […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Structure, Lumber, Insulation, Trusses, Pole Barn Questions, Ventilation, Pole Barn Design, Building Interior, Building Styles and Designs, Roofing Materials, Constructing a Pole Building, Professional Engineer, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Trusses, Cupola Sizes, Cupola Base, Insulation, Steel Rolls, Condensation, Roll Form, Ceiling Insulation, Roof Condensation, Cupola
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Nightmare From a Local Pole Building Contractor
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/10/08 @ 8:00Nightmare From a Local Pole Building Contractor Reader RICK in OOLTEWAH writes: “Regrettably, after going with a local “pole building” contractor I find myself with a semi-completed building and a number of issues (I believe) to work through. The attached photos will hopefully help complete the picture. I was mostly ignorant of the pole building […]
Read moreHand Winches, Mono Trusses, and a Post Frame Home
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/10/04 @ 8:00This Monday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the use of hand winches to raise trusses, how to secure mono trusses built from complete trusses – DON’T- and the costs to build a small post frame home. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m curious of the stability of wet set brackets during raising our […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Budget, Professional Engineer, Pole Barn Homes, Barndominium, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Constructing a Pole Building, Pole Building How To Guides
- Tags: Winch Box, Engineered Trusses, Post Frame Costs, Post Frame Home, Mono-truss, Hand Winch, Raising Trusses
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Building After a Burn Down
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/09/17 @ 8:00Building After a Burn Down Western United States wildfires have been featured on network newscasts and seen in our air for months. My own Auntie Norma’s home was a victim of California’s 2018 Camp Fire – where she lost all of her worldly possessions. Reader MATHEW in RENO writes: “Greetings, I know I’m not the […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Planning, Trusses, Concrete, Budget, Pole Barn Homes, Post Frame Home, Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Barndominium
- Tags: Wildfires, Building Wildfires Protections, Concrete Sleeves, Fire Proofing, Lowes, Phonehenge, Home Depot, Prebuilt Roof Trusses, Vinyl Flooring, Closed Cell Foam Insulation, Pex Tubing
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Vaulted Barndominium Ceilings
Posted by polebarnguru on 21/09/08 @ 8:00I Like Vaulted Barndominium Ceilings When I built my first personal post frame shop/house, it had a 7/12 exterior roof slope, to match other buildings on the same property. Upper level of this building was designed as an area where we would potentially place a ping pong table. To allow for lobs, I had prefabricated […]
Read more- Categories: Post Frame Home, Pole Barn Design, Barndominium, About The Pole Barn Guru, Shouse, Pole Barn Planning, Shouse, Trusses, Building Interior, Pole Barn Homes
- Tags: Vaulted Ceiling, Tray Ceiling, Second Story Space, Standard Room Framing, Ranch Rambler, Scissor Trusses, Barndominium
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