Category Archives: Skylights
Old Fiberglass Skylights
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 10/10/2024
Old Fiberglass Skylights Reader JEAN in HARRISON writes: “My Wayne pole building built 80’s the skylights are full of hole. Wayne is no longer in business and can’t find the pattern of ridges to match now by beams are showing water damage.” Oh joys of old fiberglass skylights – sadly not. Skylights in steel roofs […]
Read more- Categories: Alternate Siding, Powder Coated Screws, Pole Barn Questions, Fasteners, Roofing Materials, Pole Buildings History, Barndominium, Pole Barn Structure, Skylights, Steel Roofing & Siding
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Skylight Width, Gable Fans, and Post Spacing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 06/22/2022
This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about the standard width of a skylight, gable fans for ventilation, and post spacing for a roof only building. DEAR POLE BARN GURU: What is the standard width of a skylight on a pole building? ROBERTA in DAKOTA DEAR ROBERTA: In most instances pole building skylights […]
Read moreTubular Skylights for Barndominiums
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 12/24/2020
Tube Skylights for Barndominiums Reader EMANUAL in SPRINGDALE writes: “Read your article about skylights, but what about Tube skylights?” Mike the Pole Barn Guru says: Bringing natural light into a post frame building is a relatively easy prospect, provided the room is adjacent to at least one exterior wall. Windows and glass doors have been […]
Read moreSkylights in Barn You Built for Us Need Replacing
Posted by The Pole Barn Guru on 08/28/2020
Skylights in Barn You Built for us Need Replacing Reader MICHELLE in ASTORIA writes: “Hello! You built our barn located in Astoria, Oregon. The sky lights that were installed now need to be replaced. My husband called and was told you’d get back to us with no response. We are hoping to either hire you […]
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