Re: Re: Pole barn

Posted by Brian G. NY on November 30, 2003 at 07:14:08 from (64.246.154.163):

In Reply to: Re: Pole barn posted by bob on November 29, 2003 at 22:05:56:

Aspen (Poplar) makes good inside window trim! Not strong enuf for structural work. I agree about using PT for everything in contact with the ground. When setting poles, dig holes below expected frost depth for your area, drop an unopened bag of "Redi-Mix" in bottom of hole and set pole ON it. It's a good idea to drill a hole and insert a piece of 1/2" rebar thru the bottom of pole allowing it to protrude 6" on each side. Spread a bag of "Redi-Mix" around pole covering the rod. Not a good idea to surround the rest of the pole with concrete; more likely to cause rot and will crack and separate from pole anyway if you're in frost prone area. Backfill with soil around poles and tamp well every six inches or so as you do it. Unless you're in an extremely dry area, there is no need to even soak the "Redi-Mix" as it will cure from natural moisture in soil. My 2 cents; based on how Morton Buildings did mine; they have built a lot of them. BTW,use highly treated poles. Morton used 8 lbs. per Cu Ft Cromated Copper Arsenate (Type III) on mine. I know there are changes being made in the treatment used for PT lumber, so check with your local lumber supplier.

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