Thanks to all of the previous pole barn posts, I finally got all the information I needed to get started with my pole barn project. I got quotes from all over, but decided on a local company, Mallett Buildings in Iowa, Louisiana. They beat every other quote I had gotten plus they are local which I think is important. The building will be mainly used for tractor and implement storage. I ended up with a 30' x 40' x 12' with 1 walk in door and a 10' high x 12' wide sliding door. I am also getting post protectors, vinyl wrapped skirt board, insulation, rat guard, 1 window and a slab. For now there won't be any electricity, water or sewer, but electricity may be added in the future. Here are a few pictures. I know the posts are useless without pictures! In the background you can see the sad old barn this is meant to replace. Termites have made that one a lost cause.