Building a Pole Barn Without the Poles

Building a Pole Barn Without the Poles - FHC Q & A

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2 ай бұрын

Pole barns are fairly simple structures and relatively easy to build. The basic foundation consists of poles planted in the ground like fence posts. But not everyone has access to the proper poles for use in such a structure. In
such a case, can concrete piers be constructed and used as foundations for a similar structure? In this edition of the Farm Hand’s Companion Question and Answer Show, Pa Mac gives an answer.
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@oklahomesteader 2 ай бұрын

Your pole barn video series is how I found your channel years ago. Top notch! Thank you sir.

@PaRoughandTumble 2 ай бұрын

Stone piers with wood beams are very common in this part of Western Pennsylvania. Thanks Pa Mac.

@noteniceu 2 ай бұрын

What a rare gem of a channle! Very greatful sir for your wise insight. Love when I find honest hardworking people on youtube!

@stevenl8420 2 ай бұрын

I wish all your videos were in book form too, I want to hand down this knowledge to future generations

@toddfriley9373 2 ай бұрын

Frost line deeper in North is why you see more basements the farther North you go. You got to go 4 feet down whats another 4 to have a full size basement.

@PhilDeGuzman Ай бұрын

I got your book for my birthday. Cannot wait to get moving on my pole barns: one to cover my sawmill and one for parking my tractor in

@farmhandscompanion Ай бұрын

I'm excited for you, Phil! If and when it's convenient, please send photos (through my website email) that I can share on the show once you get some progress made on it. Be safe as you build, and thanks for buyin' the book!

@jamiedolen3182 2 ай бұрын

That last comment was great! 😂😂❤

@Rottinrock 2 ай бұрын

fill in the low spot , and build on a slight mound

@georgewhitehouse8630 2 ай бұрын

❤ I have seen some cement rot spf. I recommend separating the wood with the pt. Plywood pieces

@arkyartist 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Pa Mac. We're needing to repair our old pole barn here in Hot Spring county and never thought to look for "how to build ..." (cause we're not carpenters) and sure never thought we'd find a fellow SWArky here explaining it in layman's terms and in our vernacular. Really appreciate the wisdom at the very end of this video. I don't think even Tyson will have the kind of feather inventory we're gonna need when justice is reintroduced to the unconstitutional lawmakers we've got now. Bless you, sir! Stay battened down for the next round of storms.

@michaelwhiteoldtimer7648 2 ай бұрын

Great video, love the barn you built years ago

@froelichwind 2 ай бұрын

Something else to consider is anchoring the building. Screw in anchors are something I have used for holding down campers. Wind is a big problem here.

@PullStartStables 2 ай бұрын

You have so much wisdom, Pa Mac!

@northtrailadventure6054 2 ай бұрын

It's called High Lead Logging, the cables are either controlling High Poles(Trees) holding a block for the cables to network through for directional lift and or drag of fallen trees. Today everything we do modern is based on the principles of logging back then.

@js8039 2 ай бұрын

I would add to this excellent advice is to sandwich at least some roofing shingle in between to pole and pier . This will stretch out the inevitable, “Yep…I need to replace that rotten pole. “ I myself usually put the piece of shingle on then form a piece of tin as a cap on the pier then set the pole. This discourages termites to some degree.

@farmhandscompanion 2 ай бұрын

Yes, a very good plan, JS

@rawbacon 2 ай бұрын

Farmers are/were resourceful, it's not uncommon to see the buildings on a farm built in multiple different ways. The old open front building on our farm has poles and 3 sides the walls sit on a knee high above ground footing, another little shed was built on a slab and the old grain shed was built on stone piers.

@mammiemania893 2 ай бұрын

Always a delight to see your videos. Thanks for all you do!

@douglasvantassel8098 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you for making these!

@phillyfathead 2 ай бұрын

Very informative!

@TheRedneckprepper 2 ай бұрын

@countbyran 2 ай бұрын

Just getting into designing a timber frame style blacksmiths shop, this video has been really informative, and it looks like I've designed my sill plates correctly on the first try 😅 I'm going to be felling and milling my own boards and beams so I've designed it all with short ~6ft+ timbers so that I can move the logs I have to mill

@ciphercode2298 2 ай бұрын

I recall watching the show mountain men,and eustace conway in north Carolina had some rather large barns and sheds that were built upon stone piers. I dont know of any examples here where i live,but we dont have any cedar nearby,only locust and white oak seem to be rot resistant enough for ground contact here. The locusts arent very plentiful and white oak isnt really ideal,but better than most. Im sure it was pretty common.

@JohnDavis-tj1bl 2 ай бұрын

The locust is far and away better than cedar poles! We are fortunate enough to live high enough in western nc that locust is available. Some of my great grandfathers locust fence post are still standing and sound they have been outside in the open weather in the ground for at least 85 years, stick a chainsaw into one and watch it throw sparks!

@ciphercode2298 2 ай бұрын

@@JohnDavis-tj1bl I can find some here occasionally, but itd take some time to find enough for a barn. I've heard of people using old utility poles,but our power company says they wont sale them. Maybe a phone company or cable company is an option

@brentwelin3612 2 ай бұрын

In northern minnesota we dig our water lines 8 feet

@olddawgdreaming5715 2 ай бұрын

I agree !!!! Thanks for the great video Pa Mac. Really enjoyed the question and the answers you gave. I'll be buying this book to have for the son's and grandkids . Stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.

@farmhandscompanion 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, Fred

@zoso1123 2 ай бұрын

Build ur walls on the ground and tip on ur brackets. Even without heavy machines some rather big walls can be lifted

@matthewtaylor2185 2 ай бұрын

I am wondering about wind. If you aren't anchored down, i can see a wind storm flipping a shed right off those piers.

@elderhollowfarm7043 2 ай бұрын

Our 50 year old 40x90 tobacco barn is completely up on concrete.

@IveysFamilyFactotum 2 ай бұрын

Good video and I didn't know you were in AR...guess I just never watched to right video until now. Do you allow guest to come check out the property? I do blacksmith work and would love to check out some of your outbuilding one day in exchange for some blacksmith work if needed.

@farmhandscompanion 2 ай бұрын

Sounds great, Ivey's Family! Yall come on down sometime when you get the chance

@IveysFamilyFactotum 2 ай бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion Indeed cause I have been wanting to see that mercantile store for the longest

@farmhandscompanion 2 ай бұрын

@@IveysFamilyFactotum Please do! Send me an email via the FHC website and let me know when you're coming and I'll try and be available to see yall

@IveysFamilyFactotum 2 ай бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion sounds good... Will do...👍🏼

@timskelton4958 2 ай бұрын

Get a salt gun, you will never go back to a flyswatter 😁

@hankgriffin5397 2 ай бұрын

ALWAYS ALWAYS MAKE SURE WHEN PUTTING WOOD IN TOP IF CONCRETE TO PLACE A GASKIT BETWEEN THEM OR EVENTUALLY YOUR WOOD WILL ROT RUBBER MAKES A GREAT BREAK!!!!

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 ай бұрын

I follow a guy who is a superb builder and he is building a barn up on piers like that. His channel is Kris Harbor Natural Building. He is British and does most everything by hand. Check him out! He uses all kinds of natural building techniques and his work is beautiful. He has built workshops, greenhouse and all kinds of things including water systems.🐝❤️🤗

@farmhandscompanion 2 ай бұрын

Sure will, Deborah

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 ай бұрын

@@farmhandscompanion I know you’ll like him and be impressed with his workmanship. 🤗❤️🐝