Re: OT: Pole Barn In Stages?

Posted by paul on April 20, 2018 at 11:00:04 from (76.77.201.215):

In Reply to: OT: Pole Barn In Stages? posted by Ken Christopherson on April 20, 2018 at 09:26:39:

A few things to consider.

The siding and the 2x the siding is hung on is part of what gives a building its integrity.

If you build a roof on poles, like a hay shed, no sides, you need a little stronger materials to start with. So the whole thing will cost you more.

Wind. A free roof catches a lot of wind, you moght need to strap the roof down a little better, might even need the poles anchored better. Again, takes a little more money for the details.

My 48x81 building has poles and trusses spaced at 9 feet. And I'm in Minnesota. It uses top quality wood, not the bent knotted stuff from the picked through standard pile at Menards. A designer can get the best bang for the buck with the many different designs and spacings possible. You need to match your spacing to your trusses.

To be honest, for a smaller shed like you propose, you might want to pour a foundation, use 2x6 and just build it conventionally, order trusses and set them up. You indicate you are on a budget, if you are doing the labor free this might pencil out the best.

When I built mine I did the electrical and 1/3 cement floor a year later. Don't wait longer than that. You will layer up the shed with so much stuff you won't want to move it all out to get the concrete in......

I would consider long and hard on getting it all built, the whole shell, right off. The poles (or 2x6) and trusses and roof is most of the money, all that's left is a little more tin and a few 2x nailers for the side tin..... and might be cheaper parts with the sidewalls part of the stiffening from the get go.

Paul

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