Can I build a 32 x 32 pole barn garage? Are those dimensions dooable?

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Any help would be greatly appreciated..

Answer 1

Check with your local Building Department if you can construct a pole barn for OTHER THAN agricultural use.

In Canada, pole barns are only acceptable for agricultural use of low human occupancy. They are to give the poor farmers a break in construction costs. Even then, the wind bracing, if other than knee bracing, (installing braces from the posts to the upper truss cord), may require engineering.

Although, many Building Departments do allow for some designs of smaller pole barns for garages with decent engineered designs, some do not. Check with your Building Department. It is a matter of their comfort level in dealing with these structures.

If it is permissable to construct such a pole barn for a garage, check out the design criteria for these structures at Canada Plan Service http://www.cps.gov.on.ca/english/frameindex.htm and check under the 8000 Series plans. Even if you're not in Canada these plans are free and very well done.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Pole Barn Dimensions

Answer 4

Yeah you can pretty much build any size you want, but one thing to keep in mind is 32 x 32 going to be large enough for your needs now? and in the future?

The first one I built was 32 x 32 and I had it packed full in 2 years, I then built a 60 x 80 that is now full and I'm hoping the county I live in will let me construct another one.

Good Luck

Answer 5

w/ steel any dimension will do... with lots of open clear spans......

dimensional lumber, however is a different chicken all-together!
IF YOU USE 2 X 12's THEY'RE GOOD TO ABOUT 22'. I'D DESIGN A CENTER LINE OF SUPPORTING POLES WITH A MAIN BEAM ABOVE, HAVE 18' ( MIN ) 2 X12 JOIST SO THE OVER LAP 4'. THE RAFTERS CAN BE IN 2 PIECES ( SHORT LUMBER COST LESS) & PURLIN BRACES CAN COME OFF BEAM. A HIP ROOF IS STRONGEST, BUT GABLE WILL GIVE MORE ATTIC SPACE! VERY DOOABLE!

Answer 6

You should measure all the stuff you are going to place in it, then figure you will add to that in the future- now do you still have room? If yes, 32x32 will be fine, if no- think bigger. You can build it yourself- digging holes, setting posts, nailing the dimensional lumber to the sides, and nailing/screwing on the metal all are relatively easy tasks. Now the hard part (in my opinion), getting the trusses up to their desired height, you need a crane or loader to lift them into place and fasten them accordingly. Then attach the dimensional lumber and cover with roofing material. Oh yeah, one other VERY important thing I almost forgot- is the place of this building already level or do you need to excavate before you set posts? How close is your electric for power tools? Just a few thoughts- we had one built 20 years ago and it took them 4 days- 1 day was rain.

Good Luck in your decision.

Answer 7

Sure.
A square is a good shape. The ratio of outside wall to inside area is best with a square, so you get the most space with the least material. Also, if you are heating or cooling it, the amount of outside wall is minimized, so you have less loss.

About the only question would be standard truss sizes...is 32', plus overhang a good deal?

They are not hard to build.

Answer 8

Sure. I helped do one that was 40' wide and 60' long, with a 16' high ceiling.

Do you want to do it yourself, or have someone do it? You can do it yourself by getting a kit. See any lumber yard, or Menard's or Lowe's or Home Depot. They'll sell you the material and the plans, and wish you luck. Then you have to find all your friends, buy copious amounts of pizza, beer, and first aid supplies.

If you haven't done stuff like this before, then just find someone to build it, and write a check. Don't forget permits, inspections, checking out the builder's reputation and references, all that stuff. Good luck!

Answer 9

Mine was 32 X 40 with 10 foot sides and very spacey. My wife helped build it.

Answer 10

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