Category Archives: Pole Barn Questions
Nail Guns vs. Hand Nailing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/03/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read morePole Building Insulation Once Constructed
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/27/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Pole Barn Design, Building Styles and Designs
- Tags: Foam Insulation, Setting Posts, Three Sided Pole Barn, Pole Building Basement, Post Stands, Pole Barn Crawl Spaces, Equipment Storage Pole Building, Reflective Radiant Barrier, BIBS Insulation
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Harnessing Radiant Heat
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/20/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreSteel Roof Leaks
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/13/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreWill Kilz Paint Stick after a Fire?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/06/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read morePole Barn Roof Leaks
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/29/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreHow to Get Pole Building Financing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/22/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreOverhead Door Trim
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/15/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreEndwall Overhangs
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/08/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreSetting Posts on Stands?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/01/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreWhat Color Steel Roofing is Coolest?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/25/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Uncategorized
- Tags: Galvalume, Concrete Footing, Steel Cool Colors, Window Framing
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Pole Building Pool Cover
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/18/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read morePole Building Church
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/11/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read morePole Building Climate Control
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/04/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: What Type of Insulation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/27/2015DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Good morning, Mike … I have a question for you. I’m trying to decide between a 30×40 barn and a 60×40 barn. It would have a gambrel roof with a loft. 16′ wide sliding door in the center of the short ends. All other things being equal, what is the cost […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions, Budget
- Tags: Insulation, Tyvek, Thermal Break, Reflective Radiant Barrier
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Can I Repair a Steel Panel?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/20/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Why Vapor Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/13/2015DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I constructed a pole building with the help of Iowa based Amish group. They put up the main structure including metal roof. Due to city codes, I enclosed the 40x60x12 structure using 1/2 osb, house wrap and then vinyl siding. I want to use paper faced 4x8x4″ Styrofoam sheets on the […]
Read moreCreating a Thermal Break
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/06/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreA Pole Building Basement?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/30/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Columns
- Tags: Canadian Pole Buildings, Pole Barn Basement, Pole Barns For Canada, Perma-column
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Which Insulation to Use?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/23/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreSetting Pole Building Posts
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/17/2015We Don’t Always Do Things Perfectly, But We Do Listen Last summer Hansen Pole Buildings Supplied a pole building kit package to a client who experienced a few challenges and I took the time to address each one of them. This is Part I of a four part response. First – here is my initial […]
Read moreHow Should I Do Knee Braces?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/16/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreHow Long Will a Pole Barn House Last?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/16/2015DEAR POLE BARN GURU: How long will a pole barn house last? Should I pour concrete in with the poles? Should I put sleeves on the bottoms of the poles? Question from Karen Sasakwa, OK DEAR KAREN: A properly treated pressure treated timber should outlast the lifetime of any of us here on the planet today. […]
Read moreWhere to Place a Sliding Door?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/09/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Sliding Door Hardware, Pole Barn Sliding Doors, Sliding Door Placement
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Size & Species of Purlins
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/05/2015From the Client Mailbag… Lots of good stories out there and I have been in the mode to share stories lately. Here is one which went through our Technical Support Department recently: “Today I visited the building inspector. I was confirming my intentions of building a Hansen designed structure. The reason is I already have […]
Read moreOSB Under Metal Roof
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/02/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Osb Under Roof Steel, Roof Shear
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Is There a Pole Barn Tax Deduction?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/26/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read morePole Buildings on Concrete Foundations
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/19/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
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Pole Barn Guru on Crossbuck Doors
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/12/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreWhat Size Tek Screws?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/05/2015Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Is Toe Nailing a Good Idea?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/29/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Lumber, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Pole Building Ventilation, Housewrap, Pole Barn Insulation, Eave Height, Tyvek
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Dear Guru: Should I Add Trusses?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/22/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Building Interior
- Tags: Workshop, Upgrading Trusses, Squaring A Roof, Plumb Columns, Squaring Roof Planes
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Dear Guru: Did I Get the Right Trusses?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/15/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Trusses
- Tags: Floor Heating, Sliding Doors, Geothermal, Pole Barn Sliding Doors, Radiant Heating, Truss Design, Man Cave
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Screw Placement on Steel Panels
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/08/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreScissor Trusses Economy
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/01/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreWhat Gauge Steel Do I Need?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/24/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreHow to Replace Skylights
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/17/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read morePole Building Price for Size
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/10/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Budget
- Tags: Pole Barn Budget, Hansen Pole Buildings Location, Pole Buiding Budget
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How Can I Reduce Humidity?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/03/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreWhat Size Overhangs Look Good?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/27/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreWhich Roof Style is Cheapest?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/13/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Can I Add Radiant Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/06/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreOld Pole Barn Inspection
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/29/2014DEAR POLE BARN GURU: My school district has two adventure courses on our property. One has been up for approx 20 years. It is made with telephone poles. We are concerned that the poles may be in need of replacement. How would we know? Is there testing we could have done? ROWING ON LAKE RONKONKOMA […]
Read moreDear Guru: When Do I Add a Reflective Radiant Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/22/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Insulation, Pole Building Plans, Pole Barn Insulation, Pole Buiding Insulation
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Are Your Pole Buildings Local to Me?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/15/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreAre the Poles Close Enough?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/08/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Altering Roof Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 09/01/2014DEAR POLE BARN GURU:Currently constructing building and the roof trusses are not built according to engineered plans. Plans call for 2*10 and these trusses are 2*6. Builder has purchased additional materials to reinforce the trusses. Now the steel is going up today and found that the 2 11’10” clay endwall pieces are missing. Builder also […]
Read moreDear Guru: Trusses at 12′ Work?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/25/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Trusses
- Tags: Truss Spacing, Trusses At 2', Trusses At 4'
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How to Save Money on Pole Building Kits?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/18/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Columns, Pole Barn Questions, Concrete, Concrete Cookie, Budget
- Tags: Perma-column, Sturdiwall, Pole Building Kit Packages
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Dear Guru: How Do I Cut into a Truss?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/11/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Trusses, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Fixing Trusses, Roof Only Pole Barn, Cutting Trusses, Pavilion, Roof Only Pole Building, Truss Repair
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Shade Shelters
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/04/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreStorage in Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru onWelcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Engineer, Light Storage Loading, P.E., Truss Light Storage, RDP, Registered Design Professional, Architect
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Are Concrete Piers OK in Earthquake Areas?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/28/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreDear Guru: Where Can I Get FRP?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/21/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Roofing Materials
- Tags: Polycarbonate Eavelights, Skylights, FRP Panels, Polycarbonate
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Dear Guru: Is Pole Building Height Restricted?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 07/14/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreCan I Purchase Just Pole Barn Plans?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/23/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Toe Nail Purlins or use Hangers?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/16/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreFather’s Day
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/14/2014Mike the Pole Barn Guru is taking the day off from answering Pole Barn questions – to enjoy the weekend with his 19 year old son. He will be back Monday with more Pole Barn Guru questions and answers. Email all questions about pole building construction to: PoleBarnGuru@HansenPoleBuildings.com Have a great weekend everyone – […]
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- Tags: Father's Day
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Do I Need Vapor Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/09/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Insulating A Ceiling, Roof Condensation, Reflective Radiant Barrier
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: Grade First or Set Posts First?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/07/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Pole Building Ventilation, Setting Posts, Pole Barn Mold
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Dear Guru: What is #1 Steel?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/02/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions, Steel Roofing & Siding
- Tags: House And Arena, Riding Arenas, 4H, Horse Riding Arenas
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Dear Guru: Where Can I Get Expanding Foam Closures?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/31/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreDear Guru: Can I Purchase Just Pole Barn Plans?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/26/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Can I Get Perma-Columns?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/24/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday or Saturday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Steel Rusting, Polycarbonate Panels, Dog Kennel, Opaque Polycarbonate Panels
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Dear Guru: Should I Use Road Base Gravel?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/19/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read moreDear Guru: Should I Add Closures?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/17/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: How Much is Truss Weight??
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/12/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Can I Run Pole Barn Wiring Through the Posts?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/10/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: How to Replace a Sliding Door with an Overhead
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/05/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read more- Categories: Uncategorized, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Frost Heave, Wind Load, RDP, Snow Load, Overhead Door, Purlin Spacing
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: What is the Proper Wind Shear Bracing?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 05/03/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read moreDear Guru: Can I Add to My Pole Barn in the Future?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/28/2014DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I’m very interested in doing business with you, I just have a few questions. I originally asked for a quote of a pole barn of 200×50 I believe it was, my question is, can your buildings be added on to? Would we be able to start with something much smaller and […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Will Treated Wood Rot?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/21/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Columns Rotting, CCA, Ground Drainage, Inside Closures, Rotting Posts
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Pole Barn Guru Advice: Use Sonotubes
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/19/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read more- Categories: Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Entry Door, FBi Buildings, Pole Building Condensation, Digging Out Large Rocks
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Dear Guru: What Steps Should I Take to Add Insulation To My Pole Barn?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/14/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: What Size Glulam Should I Use?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/07/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Can I Use Concrete Brackets with a Foundation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 04/05/2014New! The Pole Barn Guru’s mailbox is overflowing with questions. Due to high demand, he is answering questions on Saturdays as well as Mondays. Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Can I Use Spray Foam Insulation in My Pole Barn?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/31/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: I Have a Roof Mold Problem
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/30/2014ADDED BLOG DAY! Due to a large volume of questions to the Pole Barn Guru, we are adding another day for answering questions – so look for more Pole Barn wisdom from The guru on Saturdays – starting – today! Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building […]
Read moreDear Guru: How Do I Square a Roof?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/24/2014NEW FEATURE: ADDED BLOG DAY! Due to a large volume of questions to the Pole Barn Guru, we are adding another day for answering questions – so look for more Pole Barn wisdom from The guru on Saturdays – starting – this coming Saturday, March 29th! Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where […]
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- Tags: Square A Roof, Square Up A Steel Roof, Steel Roof Squaring
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Dear Pole Barn Guru: What is the Best Pole Building Drainage?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/17/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Why is My New Pole Barn Quote Much Higher?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/10/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Why Do I Need Truss Web Bracing?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 03/03/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: How Do I Keep My Pole Barn Roof Square?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/24/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: How Do I Make a Garage Door Opener Fit?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/17/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: Do You Have House Floor Plans?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/10/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Pole Barn Guru: How Do I Fix the Insulation Leaks?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 02/03/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: How Do I Install a Pocket Door?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/27/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: How Can I Upgrade My Trusses
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/20/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: How Do I Get a Pole Building Quote?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/13/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: How Can I Add a Vapor Barrier Now?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 01/06/2014Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Are Hansen Pole Buildings as Good as Lester Buildings?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/30/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Help! My Windows Leak
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/23/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Can I Get Snow Breaks From You?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/16/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru? Use Galvanized Nails or Not?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/09/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Does Spray Foam Insulation Need a Vapor Barrier?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/02/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Can I Use Cellulose Insulation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/25/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreShould a Treated Post Look Treated all the Way Through?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/18/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: What is the Life Span of a Fabric Covered Building?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/11/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
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- Tags: Screws Into Knots, Diaphragm Load Table, Fabric Pole Barn
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Dear Guru: What is the Highest Wind Speed You Design For?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 11/04/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read moreDear Guru: Do I Need Vapor Barrier Under Insulation?
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/28/2013Welcome to Ask the Pole Barn Guru – where you can ask questions about building topics, with answers posted on Mondays. With many questions to answer, please be patient to watch for yours to come up on a future Monday segment. If you want a quick answer, please be sure to answer with a “reply-able” […]
Read more- Categories: Insulation, Pole Barn Questions
- Tags: Tyvek, Vapor Barrier, Housewrap, Foam Board Insulation, Foil-faced Foam Board
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