Post Frame Questions

[snappytravis]

So still researching on a post frame building, I need a little advice. I plan with the help of another guy to build a 50x100x16 Pole barn. I have looked at Hansen, They have some nice ideas and some I am not sure about. The building the quoted used post that are 10 ft oc and 12 ft oc. They rotate, I am a little unsure of this. They use a double truss setup that seems to be pretty good.
I looked at Western Star buildings and they use the standard 8ft oc for the posts and a double truss. Price is a little less then Hansen, I also plan to install a ceiling liner and think the 8 ft oc would be better for this.
I contacted Burrows Supply in Oklahoma and they use a 8ft on center with trusses set at 4ft oc. I like the fact of the trusses being spaced closer but I do not like the idea of the roof perlins being nail laying flat to the trusses vs using a hanger and installing the perlings between the trusses.
I know a few mentioned Morton buildings on a previous post. I plan to build it myself and am under the impression that Morton builds them and does not sell in the kit form, correct me if I am wrong. I am building in central Wyoming so wind and snow loads are a important factor.
Thanks for the advice
Once again thanks for the information

 

[dynahoe]

im in nh with snow and wind loads also.kits sound nice but they give no info on foundation requirements due to soil types and frost depth.i'm going to deal with a lumber yard that will deal with me and engineer the building using perma columns.he told me it will pass code and be cheaper than shipping in a kit.talk to a perma column dealer in your area see what they can do.any lumber yard that does trusses can design trusses at any spacing you want

 

[Dajn]

I am not sure why there is a problem. 8 foot center on the rafters. No need to notch the poles, just double plate. 2 by 4 vertical perlins. There is a reason why they quit using 3by3 perlins. That simple setup can handle a lot of weight.

 

[kbs2244]

By far, the best pole frame question and answer site I have found is...

http://www.pole-barn.info/pole-building-construction.html

The complete download is being updated, but you can download chapter by chapter from the old one.

 

[Kevin54]

I posted up some pics of Mortons, as there is one being built down the road from me, and I am amazed at the lengths they go to so they can keep it straight and make sure it is not racked. Plus they have adjustable post in the ground, so no wood is in the ground. I'll see if I can find the link.

Here you go. It may give you some ideas. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=286531

 

[bmxdad]

My Permabilt has 4"x6" posts and rafters that are 12' OC.

 

[MagKarl]

It's really a difficult process to decide what type of pole barn construction is going to work best. What is normal for "around here" varies greatly depending on the region of the country.

 

[snappytravis]

Thanks for the reply, that's a pretty nice building!

 

[snappytravis]

My Permabilt has 4"x6" posts and rafters that are 12' OC.

I like that shop of yours looks nice,, I am sure you will enjoy it for many years.

 

[theoldwizard1]

My 2¢

• Use Permacolumns or pour a concrete footer for each column. The wood column should attach at least 6" above grade so there is no need to pressure treated
• Space columns 8' oc
• I would use "built up" 6x6 columns
• The column should be notched to accept a double header (2x12?)
• Trusses should 8' oc and sit on top of the columns
• Perlins attached to the faces of the trusses with joist hanger brackets are MUCH stronger, so if you have any kind of snow load ...

 

[rburke65]

10' and 12' pole spacing is ridiculous in my opinion. 8' max and I'd look into the permacolumns.