Plans FAQ

POST LENGTH
The length of post required for your site depends on pole embedment depth, truss heel height, and how your builder builds your building. It is common to use 4' post embedment in northern climates and as little as 2-3' embedment in the south. The length of the posts shown in your plans must be adjusted based upon these factors. Add 2' if you want to cut the posts to height after imbedment.

GIRTS & PURLINS
The size and spacing of girts and purlins are engineered based upon the snow load, maximum wind speed, wall height, pitch, and other factors. We suggest you not under engineer your building simply because someone else did.

TRUSSES AT POST SPACING
The most common failure point in heavy snow load conditions are the truss carriers. Setting the trusses on the posts is not only cheaper but stronger. All large agricultural buildings are constructed this way. If your county is behind the times and demands your trusses to be 4' on center then use LVL truss carriers. 2x12 truss carriers do not have the strength required for heavy snow loads.

SOIL BEARING CAPACITY
Custom plans are engineered using the recommended specifications provided by your county building department. The hole diameter and thickness of your footing should be changed based upon the bearing capacity of your site location.

My builder wants something changed
If you purchase custom plans from us we send exact specifications to you so the builder can notify us of changes prior to plan engineering. Our immediate download plans come as is.

We will however provide custom plans to you and reduce the price by the amount of the immediate download plan price. You must have a copy of your paypal invoice that matches your email address to qualify.

I need stamped engineered plans
We provide this service at additional cost. This cost is determined by your area and is quoted as requested.

What about changing the dimensions of the building
Our plans make changes to your building simple. This makes it easy to add sections (usually based upon pole spacing) to change your building size.

Can I Order Printed Plans
Our plans come in pdf format. All plans are consolidated into one pdf and each plan also is included as a separate pdf. You can print any plan you like on your printer or email individual files to a local print shop to blow them up to 24" x 36" or even larger.


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