Another great question from a loyal reader.
Pole barn concrete floor details.
I ve been getting several emails recently asking for general costs of a concrete floor in a pole building.
Pole barns are typically built in increments of 10 or 12 feet such as a 20 by 36 feet.
You could choose to build your barn on a concrete slab.
Thickness the industry standard for a residential pole barn where you are storing lawn mowers toys or regular vehicles is reinforced concrete floor that is 4 thick.
Flooring needs to have good traction so that horses and their handlers don t slip and fall.
Drill set sturdi wall brackets the brackets are fastened to the concrete using a hammer drill with a masonry bit and concrete fasteners and then the posts are set inside the brackets.
Building a pole barn requires planning.
I do a lot of budget numbers for people looking to buy or sell property and those looking to build a pole barn others have a pole building that just.
The first consideration of course is how big it needs to be.
Just like any other barn a regular pole barn may be built with loft and roof rafters.
Dirt and gravel floors are cheap but they are also hard to keep clean and maintain.
You can always come in later and pour a concrete floor or build a wooden floor when your budget allows.
Dirt and gravel floors are subject to erosion when drainage is a concern for your site location.
Check with your local building department to see how thick it needs to be and what kind of footings should be in place.
Pole barns direct offers a few different products that combine the cost efficiency of post frame construction with the structural benefits of a concrete foundation.
Barn flooring is the foundation of a clean and safe barn.
Since barns are constantly exposed to the mess that goes along with horses including manure dirt and hair the floors need to be easy to keep clean.
Over the years i ve poured hundreds of concrete floors in pole buildings most all residential pole barns have concrete floors.
Pole barn construction min 6 concrete concrete or compacted earth caisson min 18 w x 48 depth up to 32 width of building 24 w x 48 depth for 32 40 width of building.
Dear pole barn guru.
What contributes to money savings is the elimination of concrete foundation ease and speed of construction.
For pole barns used as a garage implement storage farm buildings and many other uses a concrete floor is a great addition.
In addition any pole barn may be upgraded to include glue lam posts concrete foundation wooden or vinyl siding and other option.
How would you install a concrete floor in one of your pole buildings rick in toledo.
Poles are typically set in the ground like fence posts so it s important to use treated lumber and most of the barn s strength comes from the sheet.
Treated grade board min 2 x 6 max wall height 14 wall girt min 2 x6 max 30 oc bracing per.
If you have heavier equipment you may want to consider flooring up to 6 thick for better wear and tear.
