7 Tips on How to Build a Pole Barn
Whether you're an experienced contractor or a weekend warrior, a package may be the perfect solution to your storage needs. The materials included in your package are the same materials used in the buildings we construct; the only difference is you provide the labor.
We take care of making sure you have all the materials you need to build your pole barn, but what do you need to consider before you get started? We hope this tips below help you in your design, build, & use of your cheappolebarnkit.com structure.
General (tips for every type of building):
1. Codes. Building codes vary depending on the city or state you live in, as well as the type of structure you plan to build. For instance, a building used to house your retail business will have different codes to meet than a simple garage in your backyard.
2. Weather & Site Conditions. Assessing the wind loads, snow loads and soil conditions of your building will dictate which building materials you use and how they are engineered to fit together. We can determine your snow loads by clicking here! Just enter your zip code!
3. Engineering. Anyone can use strong trusses or columns to construct their building. But construction is about more than the materials you use, it’s about how you put the pieces together.
For instance, your strong truss needs to be properly connected to a strong column. And that strong column needs to be properly embedded into the ground, or attached to the building’s foundation.
No matter how strong your materials are, if you neglect to engineer them together the right way, your building will not withstand the elements.
4. Consistency. When you purchase a cheappolebarnkit.com building, it is usually constructed within proximity to other buildings, such as your home.
5. Windows and doors. Select windows and doors for access and ventilation. Insulate them properly to prevent heat from escaping during the winter months, and to keep heat out during the summer. No one wants to do maintenance on a tractor, car, or four wheeler in a freezer or an oven!
6. Ventilation. We can help you design your pole barn with effective ways to ventilate your building. This becomes especially important if you need to adequately dispel vehicle exhaust or vapors from paint or varnish.
7. Electricity. Even if you are constructing a garage for storage space alone, you will need electricity for things like a garage door opener. Then you’re covered if you want to hook up a TV or refrigerator in your garage/workshop/“man cave.”
These general tips are meant to help you throughly think through the design process. We have staff available to answer all of you questions and work with you throughout your pole barn building journey. Stay tuned for next time when we discuss 7 tips on how to build an Equestrian Barn.
Building a pole barn yourself is a huge undertaking. We want to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to be comfortable and confident in your supplier.
