drm
Silver Member
Kevin,
As far as load applied to the corner columns you are correct. This is assuming that the poles along the walls have been analyzed. The post size is dependent upon the pole height & spacing, truss span, local wind and snow loads, etc.
I believe, and I will be corrected if I am wrong, the reason for 6x6 at the corners on a building requiring 4x6 at the perimeter is for ease of erection. The outside faces of the poles need to align around the building. Using 6x6 posts means that the centers of the posts will also align. Therefore, the post holes will align. This provides less room for error.
Also, if you finish the interior, it will be easier to sheet by just adding 2x4 pieces along the side of the 6x6 corner post.
...Derek
As far as load applied to the corner columns you are correct. This is assuming that the poles along the walls have been analyzed. The post size is dependent upon the pole height & spacing, truss span, local wind and snow loads, etc.
I believe, and I will be corrected if I am wrong, the reason for 6x6 at the corners on a building requiring 4x6 at the perimeter is for ease of erection. The outside faces of the poles need to align around the building. Using 6x6 posts means that the centers of the posts will also align. Therefore, the post holes will align. This provides less room for error.
Also, if you finish the interior, it will be easier to sheet by just adding 2x4 pieces along the side of the 6x6 corner post.
...Derek