pole barn help please

[A71SS4ME]

Hello pros.

I have plans to build a garage, but because of the lack of available cash I cannot do every thing at once.

I have purchased 14 24' trusses, 12/12 pitch with a 12'x8' opening in the center.
the lower beam is made of ether 2x10 or 2x12. I figure I can build a pole barn a little at a time using these. If I can just set the 6X6's and trusses then roof it, then I can use it to keep things like my boat and tractor out of the rain. Then later as money and time allows enclose it. I have checked with my county building officials and there are no codes for a pole building but I have to submit a plan of some type before a building permit can be issued. I need some plans for this size building. Can anyone help me with these? please

Thank you for your time;
Chris

 

[OldCarGuy]

Around here some of the local independent lumber yards will give you plans and instructions for a pole barn when you purchase the wood from them. The plans would pass state codes.

I would see no reason why you couldn’t set the vertical posts with connecting horizontal lumber and angle bracing. Then set the trusses and sheath & shingle the roof. Since you are planning for an attic space the trusses would have to be placed on 24” centers to carry the load. Check with the truss manufacturer on that. And with the added weight from the attic you should set the 6x6 posts closer than the normal 8 feet. Even if the pole barn doesn’t need to meet any codes, you want it built so that it doesn’t lean or collapse with time.

Sounds like a great start!

 

[carb454]

Chris, With you living in Ga. you probably don't have to worry about snow load.
As mentioned before most pole barns are supported with either 6x6 or 4x6 ,perhaps since you have attic trusses I would opt for the 6x6 .

If you plan on a shingle roof 14 trusses will give you a garage length of 26' but if you opt for a tin roof you can space your trusses at 4' and with 14 trusses you can have a bowling alley or at least a much longer garage. In my 32' barn I have 9 attic trusses (tin roof)and plenty of space upstairs to store stuff.

Price wise between tin roof or shingle roof , with tin you need purlins spaced at 24" across the roof then the cost of the tin and reccomended screws, and with shingle roof, plywood, tar paper,shingles, nails. So you will have to weigh the cost

With a 12/12 pitch I wouldn't want to get up there more than once. A tin roof should last between 35 and 50 years, while a shingle roof could go about 25 to 30 approximately... You might also consider a ridge vent with either roof to get the heat out of the attic. Tin roof manufactures make there own style ridge for the proper fit.

decisions decisions

 

[A71SS4ME]

Thanks for all the information guys. I bought the trusses from a guy that had started building a garage, his wife became ill and and needed to sell his home and no longer needed the trusses. I got them for $600.00. I also bought about 10 new double-hung, insulated, and paned vinyl windows for an additional $400.00. I think I did ok.

Chris

 

[OldCarGuy]

Thanks for all the information guys. I bought the trusses from a guy that had started building a garage, his wife became ill and and needed to sell his home and no longer needed the trusses. I got them for $600.00. I also bought about 10 new double-hung, insulated, and paned vinyl windows for an additional $400.00. I think I did ok.

Chris

Now that sounds like a fantastic deal. And what better motivation to start a garage. Can only wonder if the person you bought them from has any plans?


BTW keep the trusses bundled together the way they came from the factory until you’re ready to set them up.

 

[A71SS4ME]

Oops!

 

[krooser]

I MOVED my pole building about 25 miles from it's original location.

I called a local truss builder and told him how my trusses were built. They then sent me load specs and info to include in the plans I had to submit for my building permit.

I simply drew my own plans on graph paper...that's what the inspector said would be sufficient.