Post Pole Barn/Garage Question

[Kyle241]

As per my first post minutes ago, one of my projects is to build a 24x32 garage. I was not planning to pour a floor initially as I want to get it built prior to the snow falling up here. My question is and I would love a picture if anyone has it, is how do you setup the building to allow to pour a floor after the fact? I am used to pouring first and then building on top, not the other was around. I have read many posts on others building their garage/barn but I guess I am still a little confused over how this is done that is why a picture would likely help me tremendously.

Tks.
Kyle

 

[wdchyd]

Kyle,

There many Pole Barns/garage build on this sight to ponder.....Off top of my head Kennyd has some great photo's of his build in Maryland.....check his Collection of pics....:thumbsup:

 

[LD1]

As per my first post minutes ago, one of my projects is to build a 24x32 garage. I was not planning to pour a floor initially as I want to get it built prior to the snow falling up here. My question is and I would love a picture if anyone has it, is how do you setup the building to allow to pour a floor after the fact? I am used to pouring first and then building on top, not the other was around. I have read many posts on others building their garage/barn but I guess I am still a little confused over how this is done that is why a picture would likely help me tremendously.

Tks.
Kyle

Not sure what you are asking about here.

There is really no difference it how to build. I in fact like to build first cause the band boards make a great form.

The only issue is with the doors. If you are using sliders, just leave a gap at the bottom equal to the thickness you plan on pouring.

If you are going to use overhead doors, you cannot do the final install/set the height, until the concrete is poured.

 

[Kyle241]

Kyle,

There many Pole Barns/garage build on this sight to ponder.....Off top of my head Kennyd has some great photo's of his build in Maryland.....check his Collection of pics....:thumbsup:

Thanks. I will search for his pics. Unfortunately I over-analyze something until I know all the details, drives DW crazy but before I build anything, I want it all mapped out in may head and on paper.

Tks.
Kyle

 

[Will_C]

Kyle,
I am in the process of building a pole barn now. We framed and roofed the structure, but did not finish the sides-the concrete was poured last week. The mason appreciated the access of no sides, and there were no worries abour splashing concrete on the side steel. We drilled the holes for the posts and went to work, used gravel to level the floor to the bottom of the skirt boards for the mason.

Will

 

[beppington]

My now-enclosed barn began life as a pole barn with a dirt floor. I thought I'd be satisfied with just a roof, but no.

So ... I initially built the pole barn using 4x4 posts sitting in concreted holes.

After it was done, & I had decided I wanted a concrete floor, I simply attached my form boards to the outside of the 4x4's, at the proper height of course, and then filled up the forms with concrete, like any other slab.

So, in mine, my concrete slab was actually poured on top of the original post-hole concrete footers around the perimeter of the structure.

 

[rimshot]

Kyle,
I am in the process of building a pole barn now. We framed and roofed the structure, but did not finish the sides-the concrete was poured last week. The mason appreciated the access of no sides, and there were no worries abour splashing concrete on the side steel. We drilled the holes for the posts and went to work, used gravel to level the floor to the bottom of the skirt boards for the mason.

Will

I'm building a 28' X 28' pole barn also. Just as Will mentions, I too will be pouring the concrete before we install wall steel wall panels. In addition to that it would even be easier if you leave bottom two rows of purliins off. Go ahead and install the sill board but then omit for time being row one and two of the wall purlins. This allows the concrete floor contractor easy access and especially to work bulllfloats and their long arms.

If your wall panels happen to be installed you will splash concrete on inside. It's no problem provided you do the following quickly Wait for concrete spot to turn light gray indicating it is now dry. Do this within 4-6 hours of pour and simply buff the sport clean as youi you are troweling the concrete. The stain comes right off. But do it as soon as it drys otherwise it is there for keeps.

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