Another Storage/barn thread

[farmer2009]

Glad you have the plans already. I'll still post the link in case someone else wants to use it. It's simple to use and prints out a pattern.

Builders Construction Calculators - Contractors, Tradies and DIY

 

[edkemper]

I would not go under 30' wide. If you do the cost analysis as Eddie suggested I would bet it will take you over 30' wide. 30' means three vehicles or things parked side by side.

Lots of great ideas here but for poles and a DIYer I would use 3 2x6s glued and screwed together - treated ones in the ground and non-treated above the ground. You would have less twist and warpage, you can set the lower part in the ground without having to handle such large pieces, and you can set the rafter in a notch created by the shorter middle piece (easy to lift one end at a time for a DIYer) and individually shim to get everything at the same height. The biggest thing for me is that with 2x6s you get treatment all the way through the wood but this is questionable with 6x6 posts. I understand Eddie's comments about 4' spacing of rafters but there are a lot of pole barns with 8' spacing that have been standing for a lot of years.

I would also go metallic roof for simplicity. Put it up and do not put any holes through it and you should never have to be up on it again. I understand the concept of wanting wood sides for the appearance you are going for.

All great help. I bow to your wisdom. I, on reflexion, think I'll have to reconsider the size for the reasons you state. Also which boards, in which configurations are best. Yes, metal roof is a mandatory top.

Thank you.

 

[edkemper]

I have to honestly say I never expected so much great help. I hear everyone and will have to make some important decision as I progress. However, the best suggestions so far have been going larger. I still think I'm just going to probably order my trusts. I hope to cut my own posts as well as most of the lumber. I'm gonna have to buy the PT lumber unless coating the in ground parts in something that will accomplish the goal.

 

[ovrszd]

Remember the rule here on TBN. "Without pictures it didn't happen". We await your reports of progress.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

http://www.apmbuildings.com/Pole-Building-Plans.pdf

this will give you the general idea how they go together, enough to draw up your own plans. I ordered my kit from this company, they provided a full set of plans with the kit, but I had already "designed" it myself and had my permit before I got their plans.

more good info:
APM Buildings Online Quote Form PA & NJ - APM Buildings

 

[edkemper]

I thank you for the post and link but I like the DIY build far better than kits. Price and a particular look is what I'm after.

I'm sure it's just me but I'm building a real log home my property (cut tree today and stack it green tomorrow) and am totally opposed to a log kit home. Same with my needs for a pole barn. I like old school with a more modern update but still keeping it more in tune with the natural surroundings. With the exception of the roof.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

My dad built all his out buildings with locust posts and lumber he cut himself with a portable mill.

 

[edkemper]

A man after my own heart. Metal and hard lines just screams of city life. I believe it's a crime punishable by death to bring the city to the country. But I'll have to check further on that. With our court system of late, that may have changed. :confused3: