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I just ordered the materials to put up my metal ceiling and R38 insulation. However I'm not sure if the double bubble insulation/condensation barrier that's nailed up to the bottoms of my purlins should be removed before I install the ceiling? My main concern is condensation that will drip down...

I'm about to cover up the walls of my pole barn and was hoping to put in some reinforcement for the future mini split to mount to. Are the indoor unit brackets on most mini split systems sized for 16" OC walls?

I'd like to install some additional H2.5A ties on the inside of my building. Problem is that the screws/nails will have to go through the metal mending plate on the truss. Is that allowed?

So I have a pole barn with a concrete floor. When I'm installing wall panels (osb or metal) should there be a gap between the floor and the panels? I'm thinking yes, because the floor is just a slab on grade and will behave differently than the posts buried below frost line. Thoughts?

I'm getting ready for concrete in my barn and one thing I keep coming back to is how the walk in door is installed. I'm worried that the untreated 2x6 lumber isn't going to last long if I pour concrete around it. Can you all take a look at the pictures below and let me know if there is a better...

So I'm trying to figure out the best way to install a metal ceiling and blow in my insulation. Problem I keep running into is my trusses are 4:12 pitch and 4' OC so there is very little room up there. Is it even going to be possible to move around up there with the blower hose after the metal...

Whenever it rains I see water dripping out of this trim joint on top of the door opening. Is there a piece of trim missing thats allowing the water to get in there?

I have a 28x32x14 pole building and I'm looking at insulation options. Mainly looking at hanging R19 rolls like this thread: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=169738 I have three questions about this method. 1. Can I use 4 15" rolls instead of one wide roll? Trying to work...