Posted by Paul in MN on March 21, 2018 at 09:23:00 from (65.128.178.198):
In Reply to: Re: The Move Has Begun.. posted by Ken Christopherson on March 20, 2018 at 17:55:19:
Ken,
We met at Nowthen and shared a few stories. Most important in your final dimension decisions is what snow load you are required to build for. With 8 ft O.C. posts and trusses, you can get 50#/sq ft with the correct purlin spacing. With 9 ft post and truss spacing, you can get 30 or may 35#/sq ft snow load. Today's barn metal gives 36" of coverage (width), so that may be a factor. I set all my purlins between the trusses on purlin hangars to give more structural stability. I used 2X6 purlins on the 8 ft truss spacing. If you go with 9 ft pole and truss spacing with this "set in" purlin method, you waste money buying 10 ft 2X6s and cutting them to 9 ft. The 8 ft spacing is stronger, a bit more work, and ~12% more expensive. Make your sidewalls as high as you are allowed. That only adds a small amount to the final cost, but makes your resale much more. Possible future owners may want to store an RV trailer or truck. My RV trailer needs 12'8" of height. My door gives 13 ft height.
Best Wishes with this huge step forward.... you'll love it!
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