Posted by Zachary Hoyt on February 24, 2014 at 06:32:27 from (184.12.76.163):
I have been thinking about replacing our 28x48 pole buiding in 2015 and I have been trying to find out about foundation options. The current pole barn has 6x6 poles at 12' spacing. The trusses were homemade by the last folks who lived here and are sagging badly and I would like to have an enclosed building with a loft instead. I can saw all my own lumber and reuse the existing roofing tin. What I would like to do if it is reasonably possible from an engineering point of view is to use 8x8 posts set on piers above ground at a 12' spacing. It would be much less digging than a full foundation with a footer all the way around the building but I have not been able to find many references to building this way. I see lots of designs for pole buildings up to 50 feet wide but they are all single story and have truss roofs. I do not want to set poles in the dirt for a two story building because they would be very hard to replace when needed. If anyone can tell me if my idea is practical and where I could find out how large of a footer each post would need I would really appreciate it. I am hoping this year to get most of the lumber sawed out and be able to get going in spring 2015 so I have plenty of time to figure out a plan. Thank you very much. Zach
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