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Do pole barns need a footer?

Pole barn posts should therefore be set on footings to provide additional support. Footings must be large enough in area to prevent the pole barn from settling under the weight of the building, snow, and minimum live load requirements.

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How many square feet is a 10x20?

200 square feet Like the name suggests, a 10x20 storage unit is 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep or vice versa for a total of 200 square feet.

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Pole Barns and Concrete Footings

If you are planning to build a pole barn on your property, you need to be sure that the poles are anchored securely in the ground in order to support the weight of the building, roof, and possible snow. Soil is not usually able to resist applied vertical loads through a post alone. Pole barn posts should therefore be set on footings to provide additional support. Footings must be large enough in area to prevent the pole barn from settling under the weight of the building, snow, and minimum live load requirements. The footings also need to be thick enough to keep the posts from punching through them. Concrete is usually the best material to use for footings because of the size of the footings that will be required to support the weight of the building and other loads. Some people are concerned that setting pole barn posts in concrete can cause them to rot. However, this should not be a concern if the wood is pressure-treated with preservatives. The International Building Code requires that pole barn posts be treated in accordance with AWPA U1. Be careful when choosing pressure-treated wooden posts to build your pole barn. Not all wood that is treated with preservatives meets the requirements for pole barns set by the International Building Code. When you are shopping for lumber, check the tag to see the level of pressure-treating that was used for that wood. Using wood that has not been adequately pressure-treated with preservatives and placing the poles in concrete footings can lead to rot. If you use properly treated posts backfilled with pre-mix concrete in a monolithic pour with six to eight inches of concrete below the posts and eight or more inches up the posts, you should not have a problem with rotting poles. When you are ready contact CHA Pole Barns to talk about your pole barn project.

Can I spray vinegar on mold and leave it?

Pour the undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle. Spray it directly onto the moldy surface. Let the vinegar sit for at least an hour. Using a brush...

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Do garden offices need planning permission?

Most areas in the UK do not require planning permission for a garden office. If you live in a listed building, flat, maisonettes or SSSI (site of special scientific interest) then you will require planning permission for your building – otherwise you shouldn't need it.

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The need for planning permission is generally dependent on where you live and not to do with the garden office building itself. Most areas in the UK do not require planning permission for a garden office. If you live in a listed building, flat, maisonettes or SSSI (site of special scientific interest) then you will require planning permission for your building – otherwise you shouldn’t need it. There are also considerations for those who live in AONBs and Conservation areas that affect where in your garden your office can be built – but do not affect your rights to have a garden office.

How high should shed be off ground?

How high should a shed be off the ground? Generally speaking, you will want the floor of your shed to be 4”-6” inches off the ground. Again, this...

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Can you technically live in a storage unit?

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Can I build my own shed?

Yes, with the right plans you can build your dream shed.

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What is the price of a pallet?

Pallet Prices: Lower price range Upper price range New wooden pallets $19 $24 Used or reclaimed wooden pallets $10 $18 Export pallets $10 $28...

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