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