Pole Barn Started

[pemad]

Worked on the pole barn a little today. Did not get a lot done but finished setting the purlings on 1 side along with fascia board. Took a few pictures but it was late so they did not come out the well. Posting then anyway.

 

[weldingisfun]

Here you go PEMAD, I just used a brighter flash on your pics so we can all see your hard work.

No charge.

 

[pemad]

Here you go PEMAD, I just used a brighter flash on your pics so we can all see your hard work.

No charge.

Thank you sir, check is in the mail!!!

 

[pemad]

Made some progress this weekend. We had 90 degree + days Saturday and Sunday and T-storms on and half. I did get a little done. Finished the purlings and put the first sheet of metal roof up !

The sheets are 17' 3" long and it was interesting getting that first sheet up on the roof by myself. I figured out that I have to walk it up the ladder and flip it up on the roof. Not an easy task! Anyone else has suggestions on how to get monsters up on the roof fell free to speak up.

The other thing that took a few hours was squaring the sheet on the roof. I ran a string line on the top ride and worked off that. The issue I had was the roof peak on the outside was leaning in and I could not get that sheet to run stright down the gable end! Anyway I pulled the roof a little and bingo the sheet fell right in to place. I have no idea how it started to lean but the trusses are level now .

The other thing that is fun is laying the pastic on the roof before putting the metal down. I figured out that if I staple it at the bottom and just tack it on the ridge then lay the shet over the plastic and before I put the first screw in the sheet metal I pull up on the sheet it will just slide into place.


So here are some pictures.

Enjoy!

 

[Mark_in_IN]

thanks for the detailed pictures and info from DIY. I have had them quote me a package with very good pricing. one question though, your building probably at the same speed i will be, have you had any problems with the lumber bowing with the rain you have experienced?

thanks
mark

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I know what you mean about getting that roofing up there. I built mine myself, I ended up grabbing the edge of the sheet in the middle and carrying it up the ladder with one hand, then grab with both hands and flipped it up on the purlins, then slid it over. I put a temporary stop at the bottom to keep it from sliding off before it got screwed down. Couldn't take pictures, my hands were full trying to not fall off the ladder

 

[pemad]

thanks for the detailed pictures and info from DIY. I have had them quote me a package with very good pricing. one question though, your building probably at the same speed i will be, have you had any problems with the lumber bowing with the rain you have experienced?

thanks
mark

The wood does bow a little but the bowed wood are the 2x4's and you get a bunch extra for bracing so not a big deal as I will just replace them prior to installing the metal. The biggest issue I had with the rain was when I installed the 2x10 truss carries that I stacked on the outside of the building were a little wet and when they dried from the sun it left a 1/4"+ gap on some of them. I am not too worried about it too much but it does bug me!!!

Here is a suggestion before you place your order. Ask them about the laminated post and find out how much more they will cost. I assume they would be MUCH straighter than the dimensional lumber. The 6x6 PT post are a real pain to get stright. If you go with the 6x6 PT post buy a bunch of rope, wire cable and rachet straps as you will be pushing and pulling the post to get them straignt as you work the girts and truss carriers. If I did it again I would really consider the laminated posts!

Hope this helps.

 

[pemad]

I know what you mean about getting that roofing up there. I built mine myself, I ended up grabbing the edge of the sheet in the middle and carrying it up the ladder with one hand, then grab with both hands and flipped it up on the purlins, then slid it over. I put a temporary stop at the bottom to keep it from sliding off before it got screwed down. Couldn't take pictures, my hands were full trying to not fall off the ladder

Yeah getting them up on the roof stinks and if they slide and your are in the way you are in trouble. They will cut you in half. You can see in the pictures I posted I put a bracomg on the eve to hold the sheet in place so I can adjust them.

I had a bright idea tonight after work and figured I would throw up another sheet on the opposite side of the building so both sides are squared up and ready to go. And it was only 92 and humid outside! Well I headed up the ladder with the sheet and I kept saying to myself, dam this sheet is much heavier that the other sheet I placed on the roof! After I got the sheet on the roof and in place I noticed I had 2 sheets stuck together. That was a dumb move on my behalf. 2 sheets are way too heavy for me to handle and put on the roof! It could have been real ugly if they let loose while I flipped them on the roof. Lesson learned: ALWAYS check and make sure you picked up only 1 sheet!!

Enjoy!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

to keep the roofing from sliding off before screwing it down, I nailed another 2x4 on the outside of the facia, and then nailed some short stop pieces onto this 2x4 that held the roofing in place with about a 1" overhang. this kept my roofing lined up. The key is getting the first piece of metal square, which when working alone is not easy.
I ordered my "kit" from APM near gettysburg PA, I priced all the pieces myself and I could not get it any cheaper. They also included delivery. They were great to work with, will configure it any way you want it. One thing they did not include is extra 2x4s for bracing, but I considered that when comparing prices.
It's looking nice, you are making good progress in this crazy weather we have been having.

 

[Mark_in_IN]

What kind of directions/plans did you get from DIY? Are they very detailed? Did you hand nail or use a powered nailer?
you said you roof metal was 17'-3" was it cut to the right legth or do you have to cut each sheet?

thanks
mark