What's your opinion?

[Fyrme]

When building a pole barn, I have found two types of posts are used. solid and 2x6 laminated. I'd like to hear from those of you that have experience with each type. I have read the "benefits" of the laminated type. but they don't seem as common as solid beams.
Now pour on the opinions because I'm planning my shop after waiting 14years.

 

[gasaxeman]

I have a pole building in Norhtern Wi that we build using solid 6x6 posts.
So far so good. No problems I am aware of.

 

[mtwaterguy]

I've built three pole barns in Orygun and Montana, going back over twenty years, using solid posts. No problem with any building.

 

[JohnKal]

My son and I built one a few years back. No problems with the solid posts. Remember, build it twice as big as you think you need (it'll still end up being too small)

 

[ssentt]

Solid 10ys ago and no problems.