Nissan197
Platinum Member
I have been doing lots of research and will hopefully be having a pole barn built in the near future. I just do not have the time to do it myself. I am looking at a 40' X 50' with 12 - 15' lean-to. It will have two 10 X 10 garage doors, two walk-doors, 12" overhangs and two single hung windows. I am getting insulation also, but have been told by some to just have the roof done because the insulation for the sides won't be much as in R factor and the cost payback just is not there. What are your opinions on insulating the sides on a pole barn? I will use this building for a wood shop, garage, and to store the tractor and I am sure tons of other things. Livestock under the lean-to is a possibility for the future also. I have talked with the following companies but I think I will stay local with the known companies - ESH, Lester, Morton, Astro, BCI, A and C, USA Barn, Durabilt, and Rob-bilt. Most of the companies from BCI and after are located in Oklahoma and the others have offices and salesman close to me.I am also waiting on a bid from a local guy who builds them himself. I have had bids from 18K - 30K. Some say their metal is better. Others say they use grade 1 wood, whereas the majority say they use #2. The cheaper bids say they use #3 and will not use concrete in the post holes. So much to look over, but I am sure I want to stay with at least grade 2 and have the post in the ground with concrete. So far the name brand companies are winning in terms of customer service, but obviously their prices are the highest and I don't know if their product is any better than several of the others. Any opinions to help me with my decision would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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