Framing A Pole Barn Roof

Post frame pole barn construction.
Framing a pole barn roof. Each roof type has advantages and disadvantages. You can get ready made roof trusses for your pole barn. I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to addition. The simplest and the least expensive way to frame a barn is to use post frame construction.
Anchor roof trusses to the beams using metal plates. Since many pole barns use conventional rafter framing any roof style can conceivably be used. If you ve wondered how to frame a lean to roof off a pole barn this video will show you how i did it. Splash boards double 2x12 msr headers 2x4 spf girts and roof trusses.
Framing a pole building is a straightforward process that requires very little building experience. Post frame consists of upright pressure treated posts spaced 8 o c 2x8 p t. Pole frame construction is one of the most economical and simplest ways to build a barn a shelter or any other type of building. I cut a birdsmouth notch to.
Second create 10 inch notches at the top of the posts and set the beams into them. The four major types of roofs used for barns are gable hip shed and gambrel. The reason for this is that the posts support and tie together the entire structure. First simply place the beams on the top of the posts and secure them using metal plates.