32x30 "Hybrid Pole Building"

[dandude2103]

I started construction of my much anticipated garage this week. First let me start off by saying how much I have relied on this site for info and ideas. I settled on building what I've seen referred to on here as a "hybrid pole building". Meaning, that the foundation is just like a pole building, except the poles are limited to just a few feet out of the ground, then notched for 2x8s, then a normal studded wall construction on top of that. I am doing all of the work myself with the exception of pouring the floor when I get to that point. Here is the progress Ive made in just the first week. Ill keep updated photos as more work is completed.

 

[930dreamer]

Welcome and keep the pictures rolling in.

 

[Boomstick]

I'm not sure why you'd do a hybrid build. I'm not knocking it, I just don't see the value in it. It doesn't make it stronger or save on the labour.


Should be interesting to watch.

 

[Hot Rod Grampa]

Nice build. Smart design. Had I done that I would be far ahead instead of a pole barn. Keep the pictures coming.

 

[ace10]

I'm not sure why you'd do a hybrid build. I'm not knocking it, I just don't see the value in it. It doesn't make it stronger or save on the labour.


Should be interesting to watch.

Potentially a way to reduce/eliminate property taxes as the structure may be considered "temporary."

Also, for permitting purposes, this type of construction may fall outside of typical residential code, which can save time, money and headaches.

Personally, I like this framing technique assuming you can get those those shorty posts on very stable "footing."

 

[dandude2103]

After a three week delay, the trusses finally arrived and progress has been made.

 

[Stuart in MN]

That's an unusual building style, at least to me. Where is 'here'?

 

[ishiboo]

I'm not sure why you'd do a hybrid build. I'm not knocking it, I just don't see the value in it. It doesn't make it stronger or save on the labour.


Should be interesting to watch.

Seems like at least partially should be that the building doesn't need to sit on concrete footings or a monolithic slab, but has all the benefits of a stick-built building - easier to finish the walls.

It's definitely unique!

 

[rburke65]

Great job! That’s how I had my shop built. I had post every 4’ .....it wasn’t much more and I have good foundation. They sandwiched 2x12”s on sides n 2x 10”s top plate and then all 2x6” studs. Easy to finish inside. You’ll like it!

 

[jeffg]

will the floor come all the way up to the beam?

This is interesting to me as I would like to build some covered parking with an attached shed to store the kids bikes and stuff.

 

[Firebrick43]

Garage door headers look undersized to me

 

[dandude2103]

That's an unusual building style, at least to me. Where is 'here'?

About an hour north of Pittsburgh.

 

[dandude2103]

Garage door headers look undersized to me

They are 2x8s doubled up over a 10' wide opening... How big would you have gone?

 

[dandude2103]

will the floor come all the way up to the beam?

This is interesting to me as I would like to build some covered parking with an attached shed to store the kids bikes and stuff.

Yes, the concrete will come up to the "skirting". I have rip-rap and 2RC to fill in to get the floor to grade in the back corner before pouring the concrete.

 

[polizei1]

I know you're partially through this, but check out RR Builders on YouTube.

 

[quattro_sinko]

Like a few of the others, I have not seen this style of building before, and consider myself pretty well traveled. This looks really cool. Another thread's discussion got me thinking about shear. What are you going to sheathe the walls and side with?

 

[bad_idea]

Pretty sure your garage door headers are undersized. I am in process of building mine and the engineer spec'd out (2) 9.5x1.75 LVLs for my 9' wide door openings. My doors are in the eave side of the building, so they are carrying the roof load. Even with yours in the gable end, I think the 2x8 will sag under it's own weight. I would step it up to 2x12s if I were you.

Interesting build, I have seen that style a couple times. What made you choose the pole barn foundation with stick built walls? Nice looking dog, it's good to have a helper on hand.

 

[FredWurlitzer]

Any updates?

 

[zzzzzzz]

Great job! That’s how I had my shop built. I had post every 4’ .....it wasn’t much more and I have good foundation. They sandwiched 2x12”s on sides n 2x 10”s top plate and then all 2x6” studs. Easy to finish inside. You’ll like it!

did the local inspector have you follow the international residential code? i would like to build like this.

 

[billconner]

The garage door headers are not load bearing in a gable end wall so not likely undersized.

I am curious if this foundation was reviewed by building department. I think it's fine but not really compliant with prescriptive codes.