Off Topic - I need a pole barn for my tractors! H

Roy

Our framing system is a little different from others--we build our trusses with 2x6 and for the diagonal braces we use 2x4's. Trusses are set on 4' centers. Bottom and center bands are 2x6's. At the midpoint between the poles we also install a doubled-up 2x6 in the ground about 2 feet (with ready-mix concrete) to add an intermediate "stud" for the bands. We also drive old spike nails or scrap re-bar pieces through the 2x6 to help secure to the concrete and provide a good anchor. For the sides you can use T-111 siding (treated if you can afford the price) or get some 1x12's at a local sawmill (we can get rough-cut pine or cypress down here cheaper than the #2 junk pine from the local megachain building supply store). On the bottom band take treated 2x4's and rip a bevel along their lengths to provide a good landing spot for the siding. (All lumber we use for pole barns is treated, unless the siding is sawmill pine or cypress.) Trim the excess pole lengths at the correct height and then land your trusses and then for your tin, place 2x4's on edge on 18-24" centers. Finish up corners, "facia" area etc as needed for looks. Install doors/windows as needed and adjust pole spacing as needed for large door clearances. Install hurricane straps on all trusses and rafter clips on the "rafters". This won't be a $100 shed but I've never lost one to a hurricane. We don't have snow down here, so tighter 2x4 spacing may be needed for the snow weight. I didn't mention roof pitch but that can changed to suit your needs when the trusses are drawn up.

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Go to barn kits. This will give you an idea of what the kit costs. They will put up the kit for another $1.50 per square foot.

Alternatively, if you want something cheaper, there are these metal carports with an aluminum frame. My friends have used these to store their tractors, but they are not anchored very securely and would scare me in the storm zone where I live. An 18' x 21' building is advertised at $700, installed.

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I emailed them for a price quote.
If any of ya'll wanna pitch in some bucks, it's going for a very good cause!

Thanks bcarlton8.

You're going to quickly find that 600 sq. ft. isn't big enough.

How about a fabric building for now, they can be pretty inexpensive, a load of gravel for a floor, & you have shelter for them for 5 years or so, until you get savings for a real building? You can always keep the fabric buildin up for your overflow at that time. :)

--->Paul

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