Pole Barn Build In Progress!!!

[64dragnwagon]

I thought about it. After doing some research the plastic barrier under the concrete is only good for 5 years. What kind of foam did you use to wrap your posts????

I agree and would highly suggest a barrier between the post and bottom 2x6. I used "blackboard" the stuff they used to use for sheeting on houses. I cut some 4x8 sheets into 4" strips and wrapped the whole base. Here is poor pic of it before pouring. You can buy it already cut into strips at Lowes but it is a lot cheaper to cut the strips yourself.

 

[64dragnwagon]

No vapor barrier. They are only good for about 5 years (is what I have heard). I will be installing a heating and AC unit so that will keep the place dry and cool. Also I am gone have the place spray insulated so it should be good to go.

If you spray insulate you will be fine, if you don't the building will sweat.

 

[cyamaha2007]

I used the blue sill seal. Its cheap and available at home depot. Even if the foam were to decay it would still leave a gap to alow the slab to move a 1/8th inch. Heres a link its not the brand I used but is the same product.http://www.homedepot.ca/product/foamseal-sill-gasket-5-1-2-x-82-x-3-16/905956

I stapled it to the post. Mainly you want to eliminate direct post to concrete contact. The vapor barrier i used was 15mm and was "rated" for 30 year service life.

 

[Darkboones]

Alright I'm curious what makes the vapor barrier go bad is it the slab movement?

 

[Toolfool]

The plastic vapor barrier does deteriorate over time, but it leaves a smooth 'sheen' on the bottom side of the slab to aid in slowing moisture migration. IMO, required for slab on grade.

 

[rsa]

No vapor barrier. They are only good for about 5 years (is what I have heard).

You can get 15+ mil vapor barriers specifically designed for underslab use. Example: Stegowrap.

 

[przemekmsu]

I took your advice and I installed a barrier between the post and bottom 2x6

Concrete is down. Smooth as babies ***!!!

Suffits are done all around.

 

[Kalstar]

How many yards of concrete?

 

[Nighttrain]

Its looking great. Are you planning on putting some vapor barrier under your concrete? Its supposed to keep the damp out. Its also helped with my roof sweating. Before you pour concrete its wise to isolate the posts from direct concrete exposure. Also you want some give between them. Your slab will move with temp and season but your poles wont. I wrapped the post in foam then covered it with the black vapor barrier.

Sorry to hijack this thread,but how the heck did he train the dog to help hold down the vapor barrier?

Back to your build now, very nice job your doing. Pouring the cement before teh walls probably saved you a ton of work, keeping the cement of the tin.

 

[volvo]

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Great build, too bad you couldn't recoup some $$$ from all that beautiful lawn that had to be dug up or smoshed from the delivery trucks. Your starting ground looked better than most turf farms in the area.

>>>how the heck did he train the dog to help hold down the vapor barrier?>>>>

Sweat Equity, I'll bet he thinks this is going to be his new dog house.

 

[przemekmsu]

How many yards of concrete?

18 yards total

 

[geezer48]

nice pole barn! a shame to tear up that grass!

 

[przemekmsu]

nice pole barn! a shame to tear up that grass!

No shame!!! Less for me to cut every week.

 

[geezer48]

ya i know about cutting,just enough rain to need cutting every 5 dayes,5 ac.

 

[przemekmsu]

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Great build, too bad you couldn't recoup some $$$ from all that beautiful lawn that had to be dug up or smoshed from the delivery trucks. Your starting ground looked better than most turf farms in the area.

>>>how the heck did he train the dog to help hold down the vapor barrier?>>>>

Sweat Equity, I'll bet he thinks this is going to be his new dog house.

I was trying to give the grass away. But it was to much work for people. So the grass was dumped.

 

[przemekmsu]

Door and Windows are installed.

Started on the siding.

 

[cyamaha2007]

Really like the 2 tone.

 

[przemekmsu]

Really like the 2 tone.

Little different.

 

[4rcFed]

I know the two-tone is added work, but it makes a huge difference IMO. Very Nice!!!

Were the poles pressure treated? I didn't think that I saw an answer to that question earlier.

 

[dlenkewich]

Beauty! Nice work.

 

[przemekmsu]

I know the two-tone is added work, but it makes a huge difference IMO. Very Nice!!!

Were the poles pressure treated? I didn't think that I saw an answer to that question earlier.

Yes they are 6"x6" pressure treated. So is the first board that comes in contact with the ground.

 

[przemekmsu]

So, I took a little break from the build and I decided to do some concrete work around the garage and the driveway it self.

 

[kengoff]

nice

 

[przemekmsu]

More concrete. One more truck tomorrow and it will be all done.

 

[jayoldschool]

This thread makes me want a pole barn instead of another stick garage!

 

[przemekmsu]

All done with concrete. Over 50 yards. Enough!!!!!

Back to working on the garage. Got the back wall done today.

 

[nosnerd]

man that is really nice!

 

[przemekmsu]

man that is really nice!

Thanks

 

[Old Gas Nut]

Nice garage. The wainscot adds a lot to the looks. I'm getting ready to start on a 28x36 this coming week and watching yours is getting me excited. Nice driveway too.

 

[mikeauto2]

Where did you order you kit from? I am looking into one myself but do not really know where to order from. Yours looks really good.

 

[4rcFed]

Where did you order you kit from? I am looking into one myself but do not really know where to order from. Yours looks really good.

Man, I was just getting back to the site to ask this question this evening!

 

[Justanoldguy]

No vapor barrier. They are only good for about 5 years (is what I have heard). .

You guys have it easy over there.
It is law that is must have vapour barrier here in NZ.
5 years?? News to me?

 

[przemekmsu]

Where did you order you kit from? I am looking into one myself but do not really know where to order from. Yours looks really good.

A.B Martin Roofing Supply LLC. is where the kit came from. Here is their website:
http://www.abmartin.net/

These guys are really good to deal with. They are more than two hours away and they delivered extra stuff for me next day. I would highly recommend them. If you decide to call ask for Nelson Jr. he is the guy that I have been dealing with.

 

[przemekmsu]

You guys have it easy over there.
It is law that is must have vapor barrier here in NZ.
5 years?? News to me?

I was told by several masons that the plastic vapor barrier desinigrates after 5 years. So whats the point of putting it down when it goes bad. Its like throwing money away.

 

[1/2 Cup]

You guys have it easy over there.
It is law that is must have vapour barrier here in NZ.
5 years?? News to me?

I regret not putting a vapour barrier down now, tried to epoxy the floor with all the right prep steps done, the epoxy just will not stick.

 

[Justanoldguy]

I was told by several masons that the plastic vapor barrier desinigrates after 5 years. So whats the point of putting it down when it goes bad. Its like throwing money away.

Maybe it's the product you use.
I have pulled up 20 year old concrete and the vapour barrier was like new.
Go figure??

 

[Timo]

That two tone looks great. Nice build!!

T_

 

[przemekmsu]

Got more done before the Labor Day weekend. I needed this weekend off. All the work that you seen done so far was done by my father and my self. It was not easy especially with the amount of concrete that we have put down. So we have been working hard on this, my body is aching. Time for an Advil. Here is where we stand as of today.

 

[przemekmsu]

I wanted to take a Monday off. But I got up in the morning and looked at the garage and said to my self "I should just do half a day". Well it ended up being all day. Here is what I got done.

 

[cyamaha2007]

I told myself the same thing. I worked till 4 anyway. What are your plans inside.