Splash boards double 2x12 msr headers 2x4 spf girts and roof trusses.
Framing a pole barn roof.
Post frame consists of upright pressure treated posts spaced 8 o c 2x8 p t.
Framing a pole building is a straightforward process that requires very little building experience.
Each roof type has advantages and disadvantages.
The four major types of roofs used for barns are gable hip shed and gambrel.
Since many pole barns use conventional rafter framing any roof style can conceivably be used.
The simplest and the least expensive way to frame a barn is to use post frame construction.
The reason for this is that the posts support and tie together the entire structure.
If you ve wondered how to frame a lean to roof off a pole barn this video will show you how i did it.
Post frame construction provides superior structural strength against mother nature including hurricanes floods and even earthquakes.
Armed with the proper tools and supplies you can frame a pole building in a matter of a day or two.
I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to addition.
Anchor roof trusses to the beams using metal plates.
Post frame construction uses posts for the foundation wall and roof support structure for pole barns or multi purpose pole buildings.
Second create 10 inch notches at the top of the posts and set the beams into them.
First simply place the beams on the top of the posts and secure them using metal plates.
I cut a birdsmouth notch to.