Can I Live in A Pole Building?

4 Comments

  1. George

    How do I find out a weight limit on pole barns I have an upstairs 11×20 there’s 4poles on each side and my friend has lots of things up there it kinda does look like the poles are not handling the weight just wondering if or when to become concerned thank you

    1. Beehive Buildings

      Hi George,

      It is definitely something to be concerned about as it’s a matter of safety. The best way to determine what weight limit the loft can handle is to get your hands on a copy of the engineered plans. There’s so many different factors – post size, joist hangers, flooring material, etc… – that it’s impossible for me to tell you over the internet if it’s time to be concerned.

      If you’re unable to get your hands on the engineered plans, I would err on the side of caution and keep the loft fairly empty just to be sure it doesn’t fall down.

      Cheers,
      Heidi

      1. Paul Bates

        If you have 4×4 post with upstairs the size you mentioned. The post are definitely too small. Add xtra post and bolt to existing post to help support.
        Also check k how upstairs framing is connected to lower posts to see if you need to add fasteners to the newer posts.

        1. Beehive Buildings

          Hi Paul,

          All of our buildings are engineered by a licensed engineer so there are no concerns with the safety of the building or the loft.

          Our posts are typically 6×8 and sometimes even 8×8, depending on what the engineer calls for. Our first priority is always safety and quality.

          Cheers,
          Heidi

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