Pole Barn vs Footings and Stick

[SerenityMidwest]

If you are doing siding and brick, a pole building makes no sense. You need a foundation under brick in Iowa.

Thanks Radix2

 

[lakeroadster]

If you are doing siding and brick, a pole building makes no sense. You need a foundation under brick in Iowa.

Depends on the foundation design. A monolythic style slab would allow an extension for the brick fascia, but still allow a pole style construction.

 

[Radix2]

Depends on the foundation design. A monolythic style slab would allow an extension for the brick fascia, but still allow a pole style construction.

But why? If you are going that way, insulate it so it is a frost protected shallow foundation and stick build your walls. Then you have a stable foundation against frost heave and high efficiency for heating.

Unless you are doing open metal siding - adding all the girts and framing to attach osb sheathing etc. doesn't save diddly in lumber and is an inferior base for siding.

Not seeing the attraction of poles in this case.

 

[lakeroadster]

But why? If you are going that way, insulate it so it is a frost protected shallow foundation and stick build your walls. Then you have a stable foundation against frost heave and high efficiency for heating.

Unless you are doing open metal siding - adding all the girts and framing to attach osb sheathing etc. doesn't save diddly in lumber and is an inferior base for siding.

Not seeing the attraction of poles in this case.

If the OP really wants a pole building, perhaps for the free span roof of a modified post and frame construction, he still has that option.

With the location so close to the home... and the facade that is being discussed, I too would go conventional foundation and stick frame.

 

[rburke65]

Tell him to stay home! OR....bring a big check.....

 

[SerenityMidwest]

Tell him to stay home! OR....bring a big check.....

Oh how I wish that would work!!!

 

[SerenityMidwest]

If the OP really wants a pole building, perhaps for the free span roof of a modified post and frame construction, he still has that option.

With the location so close to the home... and the facade that is being discussed, I too would go conventional foundation and stick frame.

I like the looks of pole barns and I really don't mind stick framing. My problem is the sticker shock of putting in footings and floor. I have a few inquires out to different contractors.

Thanks guys for all the advice and insight, I will keep you all up to date on what we come up with.

 

[CraigStu]

It's all frame of reference but, from my point of view, that is a VERY nice house. Personally I wouldn't require the garage to be brick but it needs to be something that works w/ the house. Standard plastic siding could work in the right color.