Why Pole Construction is Better

Pole Construction is easier, stronger, and cheaper. What more could you ask for? Here are some facts to help you convince naysayers that pole barns are the best method of construction hands down.

FOUNDATION SAVINGS
Foundation costs usually exceed 15% of the total cost of construction for typical single story construction. Pole buildings use the pole as the framing member. The strength of poles buried 4 to 6 feet deep provide excellent lateral and vertical bearing strength.

Rather than pouring huge amounts of concrete accompanied by a large excavation project, the foundation for pole buildings are simply the holes that are drilled using a power auger.

SITE ADAPTABILITY
For areas that are not flat, a conventional foundation would require earth moving and grading to level the site. Pole buildings do not require any of that.

Rather than waste a prime location for your new building because of excavation issues, instead build a pole building in a less desirable area since site contours are not a big concern.

FRAMING
Your pole barn can be fully framed to look just like conventional construction (on flat land) or be an open air barn with minimal finishing costs. Walls are non load bearing using pole construction methods. The poles support the weight of the building. Non load bearing walls also lower framing costs too.

Pole buildings are ideal for steep slopes and in areas where minimal tree removal are of concern.

STRUCTURAL STABILITY
A properly designed and constructed pole building can handle weather that would destroy conventional structures. A pole embedded in the earth transmits lateral forces (wind loading) on the walls directly into the ground.

Structures supported by poles do not tend to collapse during a fire like conventional wood framing on foundations do.

VERSATILITY
Pole construction lends itself to many types of buildings including:

• Barns
• Garages
• Utility buildings
• Cabins
• Vacation Homes

Always check into zoning and get a building permit prior to planning your construction project.

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