Pole Barn Construction - Building a Pole Barn from Plan

One of the simplest and probably amongst the oldest of building methods is the pole barn construction and with a good set of plans the job becomes even easier.

Before beginning your pole barn construction, or any building work, you should check with your local planning inspector for any building permits, codes or local regulations that may influence your design.  The inspector will also want to know what the barn will be used for such as storage or agriculture. You may also need to get the go-ahead from the tenants association if applicable. With your pole barn plans to hand this stage should not be a problem.

Using your pole barn plans mark out your plot and then purchase the necessary timber and fittings required. It is possible to get your timber cut to size from your plans leaving you to just put it all together.

You now need to dig the postholes for your uprights and set them – well upright – this again will be explained in your blueprints. Your poles will need to be set in concrete, unless the building is temporary,  and depending on the size of your structure you would either mix your own using a small hired concrete mixer or call in the ready mix guys.

Your pole barn construction may simply be a set of upright poles with a roof and no side walls or something more ambitious with space for a barn dance!

Flooring is optional and usually not used though if this is your choice some thought should be given when deciding where to build your barn with regards to drainage.