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Researched for months before deciding to go with a steel truss build. Wanted to share a few tips I came across during the construction. Batter boards should be placed about a foot and a half away on both sides from the corner. Make sure the top of the boards (height) are the same on all four...

Project 28x50 pole barn with first 3 bays enclosed and other 2 will remain open. Want to use standard shingles for roofing instead of metal. HOA will not let the siding be metal etc. Roof trusses @ 24" OC. 26 trusses total. I have calculated the cost to build (w/ free labor) the trusses at $33...

Another newbie here looking to become a "hack" weldor. I have a large supply of rusty metal- mainly 1/4" with a little 1/8 and 3/16. The projects I would like to play with are making some additons to implements- weight racks, kick stands, gauge wheels etc. I am not interested in welding enough...

Picked up a new toy over the weekend. The local TSC had it marked down to $450 and I have added about $75 worth of extras. Can't wait to wage war on lawn weeds. Look forward to trying it out!

Hi folks, This is my first post. I have read for days and days about pole barns. Great info! Still have a few questions that "google" has not been able to help me with. Looking to build a pole barn and trying to understand why everybody is using clear span- trusses? The size I would like to...