The simplest and the least expensive way to frame a barn is to use post frame construction.
Framing a pole barn roof.
I cut a birdsmouth notch to.
The four major types of roofs used for barns are gable hip shed and gambrel.
Splash boards double 2x12 msr headers 2x4 spf girts and roof trusses.
Second create 10 inch notches at the top of the posts and set the beams into them.
Post frame consists of upright pressure treated posts spaced 8 o c 2x8 p t.
You can get ready made roof trusses for your pole barn.
The reason for this is that the posts support and tie together the entire structure.
Each roof type has advantages and disadvantages.
Framing a pole building is a straightforward process that requires very little building experience.
Since many pole barns use conventional rafter framing any roof style can conceivably be used.
Post frame construction uses posts for the foundation wall and roof support structure for pole barns or multi purpose pole buildings.
If you ve wondered how to frame a lean to roof off a pole barn this video will show you how i did it.
First simply place the beams on the top of the posts and secure them using metal plates.
Post frame pole barn construction.
Anchor roof trusses to the beams using metal plates.
Post frame construction provides superior structural strength against mother nature including hurricanes floods and even earthquakes.