the pole barn is going to be 12 to 16 ft tall 30 x 50 size
2006-11-11 14:36:01 · 5 answers · asked by theemover 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
It takes more than some nails and 2x6's to make a laminated column. Columns can usually be ordered from you materials supplier. If you want to do it yourself there are some things to consider. Will the building be build with poles in the ground which requires the column to start out treated at the bottom. It should also be verified that the treated lumber be of a .60 retention for below ground use. This is usually not what is stocked at most yards. The nails used in the column should be stainless steel as well or at least coated for ACQ lumber. If the building will be built on a slab with brackets you won't have the concerns about treated lumber but it requires serious brackets and is not as strong as poles in the ground. Which ever you choose the columns will be between 18 and 22 feet long on the sides and longer on the gables for a 16' sidewall so be sure to stagger the joints on the rows of 2x6's so as not to create a weak point. If you still have any questions I can get you some more specific literature
2006-11-11 15:07:52 · answer #1 · answered by James S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can use three 2x6's in stead of one 6x6 to build a pole barn, by bolting the three together. The three bolted together will be stronger than one 6x6. When they bolt the three together they offset the distance where they are bolted together. So one board may end at 6 feet, the other at 8 feet and the last at 10. It would be stronger though if you you ran the 2x6's the entire length though and had them be totally treated. It would make the barn more structurally sound. Or you could anchor the bases to concrete pilings.
2016-03-19 06:42:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay a 12' 2x6 down and place 2-2x6x6 on top and nail or screw them together. Flip the whole thing over and do the same on the other side keeping the 12' piece in the middle.
This is called a laminated beam and will have the same strength as a 6x6
2006-11-11 14:45:18 · answer #3 · answered by jerry s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just stack your three 2 X 6's together, and nail or screw them together in various places. Now you have a 6 X 6 piece of lumber. Good luck
2006-11-11 14:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by stretch 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On This Old House, (PBS) they drill bolt holes through thinner lumber to bolt together with carriage bolts to make a stronger beam or post.
I just saw it yesterday when they put up a 24 foot long beam, they needed two bolted together to carry the weight of the upper floor of the house.
I hope this helps.
2006-11-11 14:46:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can make a very strong laminated beam with lag bolts and glue. Be sure that it meets your local building codes.
2006-11-11 14:48:33 · answer #6 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋