Re: Want to build a polebarn, where to start?

Posted by DL on March 19, 2005 at 19:59:49 from (204.227.221.42):

In Reply to: Want to build a polebarn, where to start? posted by Mike from cny on March 19, 2005 at 17:23:00:

Hey Mike,
I'm currently working on a pole building. Our's is 48' x 64'... wanted to make it 56' x 80', but was running short on funds & had to build what we could afford. We're using tripled 2 x 8's... stiffer poles (cause we get a bit of wind out here) and 2 x 6's for purlins & girts (again because of the wind & snow load). We're just buying lumber and building ourselves (although we DID buy manufactured trusses... a local building code issue) it's just not that big of a deal! Our neighbor did buy a kit a couple years back... I think it cost him about $12,500 for a 40 x 60 w/16' side walls. The kit seems like it went together OK, although he has had to go in and add some reinforcement. We began by selecting a good site on our property... tried to get on high ground, but still had to bring in some fill. After fill was compacted, we rented a Bobcat w/auger and drilled holes for the poles... we went down 4' (minimum)... after setting poles in concrete, we set forms & poured the floor. I think we had about $7,500 in fill, concrete & equipment rentals... another $1,000 for lumber for our poles (we had 40 of 'em... our own design). All that was last fall/early winter... we're just now able to get back at it! Been hanging trusses today, as a matter of fact!!! As I was planning this job, I consulted with a local engineer & learned a few things... I think the triple 2 x 8's for poles are worth the extra money (at least in this area)... will result in a much stiffer building (we're using pressure treated for the poles) AND, he recommended setting poles on 8' centers. Initially, I thought that was overkill, but talked to 3 truss manufacturers who all agreed that 8' centers are best for pole buildings (and I saved a lot of cash on the trusses 'cause they didn't have to be so heavy). The way it's looking, we'll have about $25k invested when this building is complete, but it should be pretty nice. I'm going to use T-111 siding (instead of tin) and will put OSB sheathing on the roof before the corrugated roofing. Eventually, I'll insulate and finish the inside (it'll have a loft in the center section of the building). If we ever start making any noticeable progress, I'll try to post some pic's. In summary, build as large as you can afford... kits are fine, just check the quality of the components you receive... opt for the heavier tin! HTH, sorry it's so long!
Regards,
DL

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