Post Frame Buildings
About Pole Barns
There are many builders that specialize in construction of pole barns (post-frame buildings), and even though different builders use different techniques, the idea of a pole barn is basically the same. The typical pole barn is constructed with pressure treated posts placed in the ground (approximately 48" below ground level). Posts of most of the pole bans are usually spaced 8' on center. On outside of these posts you'll find 2x4 girts that are fastened 24" o.c. (the siding is fastened into these 2x4 girts), double 2x12 headers to support trusses, and 2x4 purlins (or plywood) on top of trusses to support roofing material. Pole barn is probably the least expensive and the simplest way to build yourself a nice building (garage, horse barn or any other type of building). If you are looking for a small building and can't afford to hire a contractor, you can probably have one build yourself, perhaps with the help of your friends - you'll need at least 1 helper to build the frame and 2 helpers to set the trusses up.
There are many builders that specialize in construction of pole barns (post-frame buildings), and even though different builders use different techniques, the idea of a pole barn is basically the same. The typical pole barn is constructed with pressure treated posts placed in the ground (approximately 48" below ground level). Posts of most of the pole bans are usually spaced 8' on center. On outside of these posts you'll find 2x4 girts that are fastened 24" o.c. (the siding is fastened into these 2x4 girts), double 2x12 headers to support trusses, and 2x4 purlins (or plywood) on top of trusses to support roofing material. Pole barn is probably the least expensive and the simplest way to build yourself a nice building (garage, horse barn or any other type of building). If you are looking for a small building and can't afford to hire a contractor, you can probably have one build yourself, perhaps with the help of your friends - you'll need at least 1 helper to build the frame and 2 helpers to set the trusses up.
If you have enough money to hire a contractor or simply don't have time to build the barn yourself, then you'll need to find the right contractor for the job. If you are like me, or like most of the people, you probably want to spend as little as possible and build the barn as nice as possible. Well, that's what we all wish for, but it doesn't always work like that. Did you ever hear of the saying "greedy pays twice"? Being in construction business for a while, I personally know of several customers that "tried to save money" on either site excavation, foundation or some other work, by having their "friends" or "someone they know" to do the work. Guess what? These customers ended up paying more than the quote given by us, since their "friends" didn't do the job right and we either had to redo the excavation (how can we put up a building on the site that's 2' or 3' off level?) or fix the foundation. The bottom line, if you want to keep your friends, don't hire them.
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