Recent content by Mjdubya

Perfect info guys! Just what I needed! Thanks!

So I built a 30x40 pole barn and am now wondering what to do for the door. It will be going in the 30' end and I was hoping 10' high by 16' wide. I'm hoping to not roll with a conventional garage door because I'm not rich. Was thinking about a slider but not sure if that will work because of...

I'm not sure if these pictures are uploading? If not go to my profile and I have a album. It was a hectic weekend and now back to work. Need to finish the eves and have the metal ordered for the roof.

so here's what I ended up doing. Seems pretty strong with the double 2x12 and 1/2 inch galvanized bolts.

This is kind of what I'm thinking. The added cost of plywood or osb isn't really that much. As far as the header I think I'm just gonna notch the post so my sheets of plywood lay flush. I just like the idea of the post carrying the weight. Not the bolts or nails holding the header on. I can't...

This is all really good ideas and advice guys, I really appreciate it.

That's a great idea!!

What's the longevity of treated posts? These posts I bought are rated for direct burial. And they will be high and dry in pure gravel backfill.

I am hoping to be able to use it to store my boat and other junk this coming winter. The building will be cold storage for the most part but if I need to use it I'm planning on a wood stove inside just in case. By frost protected you mean insulated with foam? I hadn't considered that but...

I'm hoping to build it out of pocket and I don't think I would be able to swing the cash to get it up before winter if I had to pay for a foundation that would eat up alot of my funds. I know it seems backwards but it's just the best way for me to do it. The summer is short here.

Thanks! The perma columns look like a good idea, rot is one of my concerns which is why I'm framing it all in and pouring a floor up to the bottom plate anchor bolted together. In theory I could cut all of the 6x6s off at ground level and the building should be solid. I was thinking about metal...

Thanks I appreciate your reply! And I updated my location.

Hello fellas, I'm starting a 30x40 pole barn this weekend that I plan on pouring a concrete floor in next year. I turned a gravel pad over for it last weekend. Here's my plan. I'm using 16'- 6x6 treated posts 8' on center. I plan on putting 4 feet in the ground. I'm wondering about the...