This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru addresses a reader question regarding whether erecting a complete pole barn that has been sitting bundled for eight years might be okay, how easy might it be to convert a stick built floor plan in to a post frame design, and a quote for an indoor soccer field.
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I bought a property and it has a complete pole barn sitting on 4×4 post laying flat still all banded together it’s been here 8 years never put together the truss s look great but the rest of the lumber looks good do you think it would be safe to build it. ROBERT in LAS VEGAS
DEAR ROBERT: Provided your lumber is merely suntanned and not actually decayed, it should be structurally fine. You may have some challenges obtaining a building permit as building codes have changed several times over eight years. Best of success to you.
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: So, I found a stick-framed floorplan that I like but I want to turn it into a post-frame, the problem is it is 32’x80′ house, the shop portion is 32’x 28′ leaving the home portion 32’x 52′ and 32′ wide post-frames don’t seem common. How much more expensive is a 32′ wide building vs. sizing up to 36′ or down to 30′. Financially speaking I think I would have to size down but is it worth the effort? or is 32′ wide not that much more? Thanks, SHAN in WANATAH
DEAR SHAN: As we have our own prefabricated wood truss manufacturing facility, as well as doing every building as custom, your 32 foot width is perfect in our eyes. With identical features, as your square footage increases, your price per square foot will generally decrease (keep in mind, we are talking pennies per square foot, not dollars). Please forward your plans to Caleb@HansenPoleBuildings.com, along with site address and best contact number, and we will get you pricing.
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I am looking for a building quote to have an indoor soccer field built. I am not sure of the availability in measurements and looking for more information and quotes. Are there any assistance in finding a location, who would build the building, etc.? I would like to start a business down the line and train soccer players as a side job, ideally 12-21 yrs of age. Nothing fancy, just a place to play with ac/heat, turf, some benches and nice accommodations for the parents. Thank you very much and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, AL in WARETOWN
DEAR AL: Indoor soccer fields for this age group are typically 85′ x 200′ x at least 20′ of ceiling height. Minimum dimension would be 60′ x 140′. This is well within our capabilities. You would need to reach out to a local realtor to assist with a location, in most markets, we can help find a builder erector for you.
