Building 1st pole garage... Advice?

[Jfresh]

I'm building my first pole building from a kit 36x24x14 does anyone have any advice for things I should do during construction to have a better finished product. The floor will be gravel and I got the condensation insulation. The opening is 20x12 with 1 entry door. I have not ordered the doors. It will be primarily used as toy storage. I am planning on running electrical. I was just wondering if there is an of those "I should have done that during...." advice.

Thank you

 

[kbs2244]

All you need to know and more

http://www.pole-barn.info/how-to-build-pole-barn.html

 

[Rookie2]

what is condensation insulation ?

 

[readhead]

I was wondering the same thing.

 

[Highbeam]

Be sure that your trusses are designed to include a dead load on the bottom chord in case you decide you want to enclose the ceiling. I put 2 foot overhangs all around with actual gutters.

 

[larry_g]

what is condensation insulation ?

http://metalbuildinginsulation.com/insulation-options.html


The 2" thick stuff. I highly recommend it if you have no plans for further insulation or year round heating and cooling.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Rookie2]

10-4 never heard it called that. thanks! It was too late for my bldg. once the roof went on. it rains in my bldg when the sun comes up. Wish I would have used shingles !

 

[Herb67SS]

it rains in my bldg when the sun comes up. Wish I would have used shingles !

Here's your solution for that:

http://www.sprayfoamdirect.com/

 

[Herb67SS]

Jfresh,
Advice-
Make sure EVERY post, wall and girt is plumb and square. Build it like its a home you will finish and have to live in. You will be glad you did for years to come in was you cant imagine now.

For example, if using trusses 24 inches on center, set the first gable end truss and use a 221/2 piece of 2x4 to space each successive truss at each end of the truss. i'm not talking about nailing tthe gauge block i place, just using it as a spacre when you attach the truss to the top pate. you can just use the same gauge block over and over.That will insure you can tie the centers at the same spacing after the roof is on. Makes a difference when attaching anything to them even years down the road. Consider using "attic" or storage trusses with 2x10 base rafters. That would allow you to use the overhead for storage just by laying a few sheets of OSB or plywood. You are paying for that space when you build the building, why not make it useable. The additional cost per sq ft of useable space is minimal by using storage trusses.

 

[bighouse01]

What state are you in?

 

[Choptopjimmy]

If the depth is going to be he 24' you will wish it was deeper. Definitely need to put a concrete floor in also. Jim

 

[ed_v]

If the depth is going to be he 24' you will wish it was deeper. Definitely need to put a concrete floor in also. Jim

Mine is 24' deep and I really like it. 30' would be a waste for me.

Ed

 

[Herb67SS]

Recommend you run the numbers to see the difference between 24 deep and 28. Again, the additional sq footage cost at that point is minimal and the benefits are many.

DOn't know what roof pitch you are considering but if you want to take advantage of the overhead storage space, consider 6/12 or better yet, 8/12 pitch.

 

[Rookie2]

ford f150 std cab 8' bed= 20.71 ft long

 

[Will S.]

I built my pole barn in the early 2010, and am very happy that I made the changes from my original plans of building a smaller, uninsulated building. You never hear anyone saying they wish they built smaller, so consider what others are saying. You may want to put a workbench and overhead cabinets along the back wall, so that will require another 6' depth more than your truck needs. Also seriously reconsider the gravel floor. Concrete pad is money well-spent. Are you going to work on a vehicle in the barn? Floor jacks, using a creeper, finding small dropped parts are all part of that. Do it now cry once, and you will look back and be glad you did it.

 

[cshades]

I wouldn't ever build a building without concrete.You will get a lot more use and be a lot happier with it in the long run.I know nobody wants to spend the money up front but it is a lot easier to pour the slab before the building is full of stuff you have to move back out.

 

[Sureshot]

It is easier to pour the floor in a pole building once it is up. I used mine a year before pouring the floor and glad I did.
24' deep is just for parking and no room for working.
Use your best posts beside the overhead door opening or better yet make laminated posts. Second best at the corners of the building.

 

[Jfresh]

What state are you in?

Oregon

 

[Jfresh]

I am 24 wide by 36 deep all the room I have with the county set backs. 4/12 pitch, the county wont let me exceed 18' peak height.

 

[Herb67SS]

That's way better than no building at all.
Would be great if you could pour a concrete floor.
However, a gavel floor is also better than no building at all ;-)

Since you are locked into the 24 deep, you may want to consider using a 16 or even 18 ft wide door. Would let you get a vehicle in sideways or on a angle if you wanted to be able to have it entirely inside and have room to work on it. My garage is 36 wide and I have a 10ft wide and a 16ft wide door, and a man door all on the front of the buildg.