check out this pole barn

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larry@stinescorners

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• Dec 19, 2012

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This is a polebarn., with living quarters on one end of it with a deck on the side of it,We were putting gravel inside getting ready for a concrete floor,The end with the living quarters has a basement,The whole thing is at the top of a big hill.

 

SweetFeet

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• Dec 19, 2012

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That looks like a pretty big one.

People are starting to build those around here too. Everybody calls them "shouses" (your shop/house).

 

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Spook

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• Dec 19, 2012

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A bunch of those around here. Some pretty basic, some pretty nice.

 

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Spook

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• Dec 19, 2012

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A bunch of those around here. Some pretty basic, some pretty nice.

 

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thesmoothedeere

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• Dec 19, 2012

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What a veiw !

 

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MarkWV

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• Dec 19, 2012

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like the idea, could get real creative for living space layout, and a fantastic view to boot, thanks for pic

 

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Greg1959

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• Dec 19, 2012

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WOW! That place looks great!

Thanks for the pics.

 

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tomtirediron

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• Dec 19, 2012

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I live in a place similar to that. Mines a little smaller but same basic idea. ONLY issue I've ever run across is that I constructed mine in 2003 as primary residence. Took out modest morgage at a decent interest rate. Have tried to refi 2 times to get even lower rate and have found the uniqueness of the structure makes it HELL to fine a comparable property for an appraisal and refinance.

 

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MKinOntario

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Very common in Europe, or at least Switzerland, Germany and Holland too I think.

 

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OH - 961

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Larry,

Nice looking setup!
What is the little extension sticking out at the left end of the building in the top photo?
I can't figure out what it might be for.

Myron

 

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ShadetreeRet

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Tractor shed, maybe?

 

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OH - 961

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Looks kinda small for a tractor shed, and on the wrong end of the building for a carport. Looks to be open underneath, so not much good for a garden shed or mower shed, either.

Myron

 

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MSD

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• Dec 19, 2012

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Not to be picky but technically it is not a "pole" barn. Steel frame work. I know a guy in TX with a setup like that.

 

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Kent Petersen

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• Dec 19, 2012

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larry around here SD we would call that a bulter building i dont see any poles in it

 

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samn40

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• Dec 20, 2012

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Nice job but we would not be allowed to do that here...fire risks etc, etc, Our building regulations are real strict.
Sam

 

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larry@stinescorners

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• Dec 20, 2012

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Its a carport,the owner has a tractor polebarn up behind this one that isnt in the picture, This one he will do artwork in!

 

dcarp

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Schulenburg Texas

• Dec 20, 2012

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We built one last year here in SE TX. Around here they are called a Barndominium. Steel framework cuts out most of the termite threat, as they are a major problem here.

 

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Stephen Newell

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• Dec 20, 2012

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The only thing I don't like is how the doors and windows were cut in. Without any jamb and header trim I don't know how you will keep water out.

 

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jackinok

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• Dec 20, 2012

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its legal to do that here , but for some strange reason you have to brick the building half way up.dont have any clue what folks think the bricks do,other than for looks, but thats the rules.

 

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krm

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• Dec 20, 2012

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In 1985 I wanted to build a polebarn house but my would not have any part of that so we built a
stone and wood siding house,and now guess what,she wants to put metal siding and roof on it.Go figure!

 

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88Sooner

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• Dec 20, 2012

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Pretty rough metal cutting job above walk doors Just get one chance to do it right

 

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Russ from MN

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Bemidji MN

• Dec 20, 2012

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Right! A barn is for livestock! Although maybe there will be livestock in it.

 

SweetFeet

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• Dec 20, 2012

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I like "Barndominium".

 

jm.

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Location

Dover TN

• Dec 20, 2012

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So what would your state not allow.. That is a standard three bay metal building. Probably 40 or 50 ft wide with either 25 or 27 ft bays. Metal construction designed folks that know what they are doing. Actually looks like the roof purlins have been pulled in a little probably to meet snow load requirements. About the only problems we ever get into is in the metal building the electrical has to be in metal conduit. Can,t see what your state would not allow.