I am building a pole barn. First time building one and I thought I had everything planned out perfectly. After they got the building framed up, I decided a 30x40 wasn’t big enough so I added a 13 foot lean to off the side of it. So I am wondering is it possible to remove the center 6x6 post? So it would be only 2 post out in the open instead of 3. I circled the post I would like to remove.
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Removing post
- Thread starter Pup
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Tom Sestito
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Not as it is built now.
as above, but with some modifications, probably... need to talk to your builder
Bretny
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Having a good plan and sticking to it prior to framing is always a good idea...your about to find out why.
Higgins
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You can do anything, just plan on spending lots of $$$$$$
AL
AL
If you are working from plans, check with the originator to see if there is a version with a large header over that area and no post. Depending on your snow loading it may be possible.
Don't just wing it though, get some assistance. I hate to say engineer, but your lumber yard should have the tables needed.
Don't just wing it though, get some assistance. I hate to say engineer, but your lumber yard should have the tables needed.
BD1
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It's possible to add a steel I beam setting on top of the two existed posts.
Check with builder or local inspector for current codes.
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rburke65
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What is the purpose of removing the post?
bczygan
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It's simple.
Make sure the header over the opening is sized adequately to support the roof load that will need to be supported.
Bill
Make sure the header over the opening is sized adequately to support the roof load that will need to be supported.
Bill
Chris705
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“Simple“ to upsize/ add larger truss carrier’s IF the column’s and footings are sized to carry the added loads.
Firebrick43
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Pup, where are you located? Advise for Lake Superior area on Minnesota is much diffent than Alabama due to snow loads.
Did the put a cookie in the hole and set the pole on top? Or did the pour a pier 30 plus inches in diameter??? If the cookie I wouldn’t remove the post unless you excavate and pour a pier on the post on either side of the post you want to remove.
Did the put a cookie in the hole and set the pole on top? Or did the pour a pier 30 plus inches in diameter??? If the cookie I wouldn’t remove the post unless you excavate and pour a pier on the post on either side of the post you want to remove.
matt_i
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Good time to start stocking up on nail-cutting sawzall blades.
With the existence of LVLs, an I-beam is going to be a far more expensive route in my opinion. Engineering of the connections to wood, fabrication of the connections back to wood, it all has to be lifted up in 1 shot vs 1-ply at a time with LVL and match perfectly or (?? take if back down and start cutting and rewelding). Maybe an LVL is currently priced x3 of the price I have in my mind and that changes things...but the ability to measure on site and cut with a circular saw and nail or screw with same construction tools already in-use is a big advantage.
You might save 6-8" in height with the steel.
With the existence of LVLs, an I-beam is going to be a far more expensive route in my opinion. Engineering of the connections to wood, fabrication of the connections back to wood, it all has to be lifted up in 1 shot vs 1-ply at a time with LVL and match perfectly or (?? take if back down and start cutting and rewelding). Maybe an LVL is currently priced x3 of the price I have in my mind and that changes things...but the ability to measure on site and cut with a circular saw and nail or screw with same construction tools already in-use is a big advantage.
You might save 6-8" in height with the steel.
Dustball
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As mentioned in this thread- removing a post or two would require the proper beam to transfer the roof load to the adjacent posts and the footings for the adjacent posts would need to be upsized to account for the increased load that each post is now taking on.