It seems you and i have been reading the very same posts on advice boards all over the internet.
Setting pole barn posts.
Seems to be an issue of rot.
How to set posts to build a pole barn all by yourself.
Repeat for all corner posts.
This simple fact means they are at risk for rot.
This naturally occurring living breathing organism is designed to break down.
What s the biggest risk for pole barn posts.
Sidewall and end wall gable posts repeat the above steps for each post between the corner posts bracing and plumbing up as you go.
Post spacing is determined by referencing your structural building plans.
What do you recommend.
1 of pole barn posts.
How deep to set pole barn posts embedment depth depends on a number of factors including 3 second wind gust wall height and length and soil bearing capacity.
Dear pole barn guru.
Setting the poles on a concrete footing and back filling with gravel and earth.
I have read much debate about setting the poles in concrete with no footing beneath them vs.
If you require a pole building you can choose to hire a contractor or you could build one yourself and admire the handiwork on your finished product.
Setting pole barn posts full height gable posts full height gable posts nailed to top chord of end frame.
The building layout establishes exact reference lines and elevations.
Rot is enemy no.
Posts should have uplift cleats or rebar for uplift protection.
For high wind areas requiring a concrete collar use rebar.
This is for my boy scout eagle project a 32x36ft pole barn to be used for equestrian therapy.
If the backfill is dirt use treated uplift cleats.
Rotting wood is caused by fungi.
The best advice i can give you is found in the hansen pole buildings construction manual which i excerpt from on setting pole barn posts.
How to install and set 6x6 treated posts for a pole barn all by yourself diy.
Pole barn foundation options from milmar pole buildings.
Pole barn posts are set in the ground.
Fungi need oxygen moisture warmth and food to survive.