Site Preparation
We can build on your site location as long as it is fairly level (10” or less) and back filled later. If it is more than 10” or there may be drainage issues, we recommend building the pad beforehand.
Building Materials
We are among just a few barn builders that will pour concrete slabs and driveways instead of forcing the owner to make his own concrete arrangements.
- 5×5 or a 6×6 CCA treated posts or laminated columns 8’, 10’ or 12’ on center, 36” in the ground
- 2×6 CCA bottom board is used for outside perimeter
- Horizontal wall girts are 2×6 2’ on center
- Top plates are double 2×8 – 30’ wide or narrower, 2×10 – 40’ wide, 2×12 – 40’/60’ one on either side of posts
- Engineered trusses are 2×6 or 2×8 4’ – 5’ on center
- Roof nailers are 2×4 2’ on center. Trusses and diagonal bracing are standard.
