Recent content by ravthree

In looking back, I think I spoke wrong and the side walls are actually 12’ which should help some. We do get snow, actually calling for 1-3” tomorrow. Didn’t think about the freezing issue or the door issue, so really appreciate you bringing those up. Not exactly sure how to flash it, some...

Here is a photo showing where the lean to would go for reference.

Glad to see somebody with experience with this as wood framed pole barns seem to be far more common. How do people usually flash it when there are corrugations in the siding? The existing building doesn’t have much of an eave, but I believe it is 10’ side walls with gutters, which will make it...

I will look into these while also considering the concerns from others about the additional load. Thank you!

Good idea, appreciate it!

I was thinking about this but got conceded about irregularities in the existing slab/footing making it difficult to set a straight line close to the building. I also was concerned about adding additional stress to the existing building and wasn’t sure if it would be too much or not, sounds like...

The span is around 12’, as wide as I’m wanting to make the lean to as well, it does seem that metal trusses will be best but still not sure on exactly how they would attach. I believe the supplier has changed ownership but can possibly still provide some help. Thank you!

I have been researching a lean-to addition to my 40x60 building for some time. There are lots of threads/info about additions to wood framed pole barns, but very little info about adding a lean to using existing metal trusses. Anybody have any experience or ideas on how to attach a ledger or...

I have been a long time browser of the site and most of the buildings that I have seen are framed with wood girts/purlins. I have a building that has webbed metal trusses and metal girts/purlins. They are a “c” style, but have the opening facing up and makes a “u” shape as installed. Does...