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A few years ago I had a pole barn built. It is 40' X 40' with a 10' ceiling (10 feet from the concrete floor to the bottom of the trusses). I ran wiring for lighting. But I don’t want to install the fixtures until a metal ceiling is installed on the bottom of the trusses. There’s a lumber yard...

I installed a main panel in my barn. According to NEC, the panel needs to be grounded to the earth via copper rods outside my barn. I believe I need to install two copper rods, each at least 8' in length, and at least 6' apart. The wire between the panel and copper rods needs to be #6 AWG or...

I understand how an outlet box is installed when using drywall for new and old construction. But what about steel? I have a 40' X 40' X 10' pole barn. Trusses are made of wood, and they're on 2 foot centers. I am having a steel ceiling installed. The steel will screw directly to the bottom of...

We live in west central Ohio, and I recently had a 40' X 40' pole barn built. I would like to install electrical receptacles, lighting, insulation, and walls. See pics below. I am looking for guidance on how to build the walls. What type of insulation should I use? Extruded polystyrene? What...

I just had a barn built. It is located approximately 100 yards from the house. I am in the process of running electric to it. I plan on tapping into the output of our home's existing electric meter and running 2/0 aluminum URD to the barn. I plan on renting a trencher soon to run the wire. I...

Just built a pole barn. Looking to apply epoxy coating to concrete floor. - Updated I live in central Ohio. I just had a 40 foot X 40 foot pole barn built with 4 inch concrete slab. I told the concrete contractor not to apply a sealer. So now I would like to apply an epoxy coating to the...