| A Pole Barn is a wood framed building that is | | | | 2" x 4" lumber |
| constructed with poles to sustain the walls of the | | | | Roofing screws |
| structure and the roof. The name 'pole barn' was first | | | | Necessary Tools |
| used to refer to buildings built for agricultural reasons | | | | Post hole digger |
| such as accommodating livestock or putting away | | | | Hammer |
| hay and other feed. This can be used for a variety | | | | Drill with accessory to screw in screws |
| of purposes other than agricultural. Having one means | | | | Instructions: |
| having extra space to make use of. They can also | | | | 1.Use the post hole digger to dig four holes spacing |
| be used as a garage for recreational or off-road | | | | them carefully depending on the size of the chosen |
| vehicles or storeroom for tools and other garden | | | | shed. Holes should be dug at least 16 inches deep. |
| equipment. There are several ways that pole barns | | | | 2.Position a pole in each hole and fill with the concrete |
| can be erected. It all depends on what you prefer | | | | for additional reinforcement. Modify the poles to |
| and what function the pole barn will serve. | | | | make sure that they are straight and steady. |
| Pole barns are quite simple to build and require little | | | | 3.Affix the 2" x 4" lumber to the tops of the poles |
| knowledge and experience. As a matter of fact, | | | | and fasten them tightly. They must be well secured |
| there are kits available nowadays to make the task a | | | | so as to bear the weight of the roof and the |
| lot easier. So if you need a pole barn but do not | | | | trusses. |
| want to bear the trouble of building one, then this is | | | | 4.Install the roof trusses. Fasten the first truss by |
| the best choice for you. These kits contain | | | | using the rope to tie it in position. |
| everything - from simple screws to roofing materials | | | | 5.Nail 2" x 4" lumber onto the outward border of |
| - to build it from scratch. Some can be made by | | | | those that were installed to the tops of the poles. |
| using metal and wood or using just one of the two. | | | | This will aid in supporting the weight of the trusses. |
| They may have simple dirt floor or concrete floor | | | | 6.Using the drill and roofing screws, screw the tin |
| based on the user's preferences. The advantage of a | | | | roofing sections to the roof. Intersect sections of |
| pole barns are that it can be construct quickly and it | | | | the tin sheeting so that extra resistance against |
| is cheap to erect. | | | | climate conditions is guaranteed. And that is how you |
| In order to erect a pole barn it is important that you | | | | construct a barn! |
| choose an area that is appropriate for the building. To | | | | Tips: |
| be exact, one that is flat and has proper drainage so | | | | If the ground is wet, widen and deepen the holes to |
| that water is not stored. | | | | ensure they are kept in place. |
| Here are the instructions to erect a pole barn: | | | | It is a good suggestion to use 8-foot sections if you |
| Necessary Materials: | | | | decide to purchase industrial lumber. This is because |
| Pre-mixed concrete (enough to fill four post holes) | | | | the 8-foot lengths are more economical to use. |
| Four poles | | | | Make sure that the tin roofing sections are |
| Roof trusses | | | | corrugated. |
| Tin roofing sections | | | | Some individuals decide to use walls around their |
| Rope | | | | barns. If you want to add walls, you can use ply |
| Roofing nails | | | | board to do so. |