Pole Framing

Pole framing uses poles for the foundation, wall, and roof support structure for pole barns or multi purpose pole buildings.

Pole framing provides superior structural strength against mother nature including hurricanes, floods, and even earthquakes. The reason for this is that the poles support and tie together the entire structure. The poles absorb the forces of nature and transmit them through the structure into the ground.

Since the roof and floors are supported by the poles there is greater flexibility in wall and window placement using this construction method.

Pole framing uses more wood than platform framing and is tougher to do alone. A big pole can weigh hundreds of pounds and is best handled with a forklift and more than one person.

Pole Framing Terms

Girts: Framing members that span between the poles to carry the floors, walls, and roof of the building.

Sill Girt: Bottom nailer for the siding which extends into the ground to close off the bottom of the building

Floor Girt: Supports the weight of the floor joists which rest on them.

Siding Girt: Nailed on the outside of the poles 24" on center as a nail base for siding.

Rafter Girt: Support the roof rafters. An eave girt supports the bottom and a ridge girt supports the top.

Squaring Things Up

Squaring up Roof Rafters

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