Pole barn framing is almost an oxymoron, as a pole barn house doesn't have the same framing as a regular house would. However, there is some framing that needs to be considered when you build a pole barn.

Rather than the traditional framing that most modern homes are built up from, pole barn framing is instead the poles themselves. A pole barn is based around poles. From these poles can be hung a wide variety of materials, ranging from skins to wood to brick. Once the poles have been established, the pole barn quickly follows.

Pole barn framing is actually reasonably easy to do. As the framing is dependent on poles, find out how tall the pole barn will be, and add about 4 feet to 10 feet, and buy poles in that length. Dig a hole for your framing with (preferably) a power auger down to four to ten feet (the deeper the hole, the more

secure it will be). Drop the pole down, and fill the space with cement. That's all you need for pole barn framing.

The ideal pole for framing is about 12"-18" in diameter. Any thinner, and the framing won't be any use; much thicker, and the poles become hard to deal with. The only other thing to bear in mind about pole barn framing is that it needs to less than the length of the boards you will be using; if the distance between poles is too much, you won't be able to place boards. Shorter is fine, as it makes your framing that much more stable. Once the framing is up, you can start building.

Pole barn framing is the start of your pole barn. The framing is the most important part of building a pole barn; the framing allows you to build up your pole barn to whatever height you want it, and have it ready for putting the boards up. Be aware that the framing will allow you to connect wires easily throughout the construction, and, if done right, the framing will allow you to build your pole barn even during bad weather.

As one of the earliest forms of building, pole barns have a long history. There are a lot of tips to pole barn framing, mostly centering on making sure that the poles are straight. Don't be afraid to use a plumbing line (which can be as simple as a weight on a piece of string) to check for straightness, as poles that aren't straight up and down make the house look sloppy and will create problems later on. Also, remember to step back and look at the entire structure to make sure that it looks right; by concentrating on poles you may miss something bigger.

A pole barn can be a very comfortable home; make sure that you build it right!