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Which way should pole shed face?

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Ebbsspeed

10-05-2005 09:43:10




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.. besides toward Poland. I am planning a three-sided pole/corrougated tin shed for boat, tractor and implement storage, and was wondering if any of you have thoughts on which way the opening should face. I can make it face north or south, and am leaning towards south due to winter winds, plus I have a shelterbelt about 50 feet away on the south side that will block wind. Thanks!




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fixerupper

10-09-2005 10:59:05




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
Do you get a lot of snow? Here in NW Iowa if the shed is open to the east and does not have a wind break north and west of it, the snow will drift inside the building clear to the back wall. If the opening is facing south the snow will drift inside along the west wall and possibly will come in a little along the front. I"ve never tried a SE front. Sounds like a good idea though. Good luck with the project. Jim

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jeffcat

10-05-2005 16:54:53




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
Agree with most everyone. The shed up on the farm is open to the SE. You get warming sun most of the day and the wind is seldom a problem. Due east may be the best; but I would go with SE. Summer and winter it is the best for rain or snow. The only trouble in Jersey is when you get a NorEaster. Everything gets wet! Jeffcat.



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Hermit

10-05-2005 12:50:54




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
Now-a-days, have the open side toward your house. That way you can see when someone is stealing gas out of your tractor.



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dr.sportster

10-06-2005 05:54:57




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Hermit, 10-05-2005 12:50:54  
Thats what I was thinking.My barn front is opposite the house and you cant see if anyone is snooping around down there.Been meaning to get a convex mirror on a pole just to see around the corner.



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MPND

10-07-2005 09:06:06




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to dr.sportster, 10-06-2005 05:54:57  
I think a convex mirror would be more fun to shoot than stop signs. ;)



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wh

10-05-2005 12:04:11




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
east when wind is from west - south when wind is from north - west when wind is from east - north when wind is from south.



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rhouston

10-05-2005 12:34:51




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to wh, 10-05-2005 12:04:11  
so what your saying is to build it atop a very large Lazy Susan. maybe even with a small sail attached so the opening will always point away from the wind.



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Jet9N

10-05-2005 19:21:50




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to rhouston, 10-05-2005 12:34:51  
Don't forget to put the vane on top so the wind will rotate it automatically. LOL

Jet



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wh

10-05-2005 12:54:01




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to rhouston, 10-05-2005 12:34:51  
of course!! Actually i was always told to consider where the prevailing winds came from and build according. around here (cullman al) most 3 sided sheds face east as the prevailing winds are from the west/swest.



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Jimmy King

10-05-2005 12:03:47




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
If you face the open side to the east, snow will seldom blow in.



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BobMo

10-05-2005 11:45:46




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
Put the open side to the north then you can get the fresh air in summer and ski out of it in winter.
Why did you ask this question?



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ebbsspeed

10-05-2005 12:31:32




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to BobMo, 10-05-2005 11:45:46  
I asked this question in order to entertain myself with the responses.....



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Bill in IN

10-05-2005 11:01:30




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
Agree with the open side to the east or south, preferably south IMHO to better control moisture and sun problems



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george md

10-05-2005 10:04:00




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to Ebbsspeed, 10-05-2005 09:43:10  
Always put a solid wall ( no doors or windows)

to the north and west , open side to south or

east depending on shape of lot and driveway .

george



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Illinois Boy

10-05-2005 11:32:59




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 Re: Which way should pole shed face? in reply to george md, 10-05-2005 10:04:00  
Do you want to block the north wind in the winter, snow, freezing rain, etc. ?



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