Update on my pole barn project

[930dreamer]

That's a good looking building you have, what are you plans for the shop?

 

[fried1765]

That's a good looking building you have, what are you plans for the shop?

Didn't the OP state that his... "plans for the shop"

Are..."weddings"???

 

[oosik]

WoW!!! Am I ever envious. I've never seen those metal trusses before. That is one fine looking structure.

 

[wwdiii]

I like those trusses and the 2x4's for the roof are interesting. Someone knows what they are doing. I need to learn more about what you did.

 

[dragoneggs]

Personally, I would stay away from 'book shelving'. Vertical will not trap dust/debri that will build up over time. Less places for nests, etc. Also running any electrical will be more difficult as well.

 

[rick1ryan]

Why not install vertical studs between your posts once the concrete is poured? Then attach OSB to the outside, which will lock the walls together and make the building very sturdy. Then you can wrap it and install your siding over the OSB. This will make your life easy for your interior walls, windows, insulation and electrical.

I was initially planning on vertical but the builder convinced me that horizontal was easier/quicker. My intention is to do a plastic wrap, install the studs, then attach wood siding (1 layer). Budget is tight-tight and I don't have an extra $3k to put on another layer now.

 

[Loaderman22]

Even if your siding will be in the next month or so, I am with 747Driver, get some diagonals or "x" bracing on the posts now when you can. A lot harder to straighten later. If you put them on the interior, it shouldn't mess up your siding work. Get a bunch of nails into the 2x4 ends also, as only 1 nail doesn't stop the racking, just turns them into pivot points. You can then reuse the 2X4's later for blocking after all the sheathing is on. I like what you've done, I need something like that for all my "toys".

 

[rick1ryan]

Even if your siding will be in the next month or so, I am with 747Driver, get some diagonals or "x" bracing on the posts now when you can. A lot harder to straighten later. If you put them on the interior, it shouldn't mess up your siding work. Get a bunch of nails into the 2x4 ends also, as only 1 nail doesn't stop the racking, just turns them into pivot points. You can then reuse the 2X4's later for blocking after all the sheathing is on. I like what you've done, I need something like that for all my "toys".

I'm planning on starting with the side panels, at least on one side, this Saturday. If I got, say, 3-4 sections filled in with studs/siding, do you think that's enough support (for now) or would you still recommend installing bracing posts, perhaps on the other side? BTW, this weekend is going to be hectic. I have 2 tours confirmed with brides-to-be and possibly a 3rd. Man, this thing is kinda taking off a lot faster than I expected it to.

 

[rick1ryan]

Didn't the OP state that his... "plans for the shop"

Are..."weddings"???

This is an event building for a wedding venue. I'm planning to enclose the sides with plastic sheeting, add wood siding (4'x8' panels), insulation and then add drywall on the inside. The final structure will be completely sealed and HVAC installed (6, 38k BTU mini-split systems).

 

[Loaderman22]

I'm planning on starting with the side panels, at least on one side, this Saturday. If I got, say, 3-4 sections filled in with studs/siding, do you think that's enough support (for now) or would you still recommend installing bracing posts, perhaps on the other side? BTW, this weekend is going to be hectic. I have 2 tours confirmed with brides-to-be and possibly a 3rd. Man, this thing is kinda taking off a lot faster than I expected it to.

IMO I would get "x" bracing on the last section on each side at least, the 2x roof "purlins" should hold the rest? Then some ties, cables, or heavy duty straps on the gable ends couldnt hurt. (Tying one side to the other side) Ever have an old screen door that sagged over time, then somebody put a diagonal cable or furring strip to hold the latch end up? Same concept, Triangles are strong, squares & "U" shapes with joints are typically not. But I am open to thoughts by the rest of the people here...