Re: Want to build a polebarn, where to start?

Posted by MarkB_MI on March 20, 2005 at 05:41:23 from (64.31.11.184):

In Reply to: Want to build a polebarn, where to start? posted by Mike from cny on March 19, 2005 at 17:23:00:

I just finished up a 30x40x10 post frame building. I bought a kit from Carter Lumber. The $10K you want to spend would pretty much cover my costs, but I bought my kit before building materials went through the roof. (Don't forget to budget a couple thousand for concrete work.) I went with a T1-11 plywood and a shingle roof to match our house.

If you have a local building inspector, be sure and stop by and talk to him. He can tell you what is and is not acceptable. (For example, some places require a concrete slab plus a ratwall, others just a slab, and some places require no floor at all.

I put in electric (100 amp service) and water (two frostproof yard hydrants) before I even had the roof and siding done, and I haven't regretted it a bit. You'll get sick and tired of trying to work on your equipment with a long drop cord.

One thing that a lot of do-it-yourselfers scrimp on is the lot preparation. Make sure you have a level building site with good drainage in all directions before you drill your holes. You can't fix it after the building is up.

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