Recent content by thetmaxx

I see, the braces are likely there to make up for a lack of depth sinking the poles in the earth.

Not just a "Jeep" It's a WWII Veteran... A 45 Willy's ;-)

My builder went with 50PSF snow loading. But I have no idea what this shop was engineered to.

Thank you all for your inputs! I like the idea of hold my beer and watch this! After my divorce, I have nothing left to lose. But yes I am in a high wind area in spring and fall (North Idaho) and might welcome the sweet relief of a building falling and taking out my troubles. For the other...

Anyone have an idea if the 45 degree supports at the poles are actually helping support my trusses in this 30x40 pole barn shop? I've disabled the old florescent lights mounted to them in favor of modern LEDs and wanted to pull them and the supports. None of my other 30' span shops needed them...