Does a pole barn need footings?

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.

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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.

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How do you waterproof a metal shed?

Apply sealant along seam lines, where two metal panels overlap, or around nail and screw holes to prevent leaks. The best type of sealant for a metal shed is silicone caulk; acrylic caulks can't stand up to the weather and don't adhere as well.

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Unlike other sealant options, silicone caulk doesn't need a porous surface to adhere strongly -- it sticks to materials such as metal and glass better than porous surfaces such as wood. It usually cures quickly, often within a few hours, which is ideal for outdoor use; you can seal your shed in the morning to protect it from afternoon rain in most cases. Silicone caulk doesn't deteriorate from weather conditions as quickly as other sealants, making it an effective choice for the exterior of your shed. The variety of colors available means you can match the caulk to your metal color or stick with clear.

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