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When Attic Insulation is Baffling

Proper insulation provisions seem to be one of the least considered items when it comes to post frame (pole building) planning.

Here is a case in point from reader JOHN in BEND:

“We have just built a 32’ x 48’ pole building with commercial GIRT construction, metal siding, 4/12 pitch metal roof, concret...


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This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about pricing on a 2 bed 1 bath with 600-650 square feet, and a shed. The use of inside closures to seal off gaps before spray foaming walls, and if we had a floor plan template used on a 30X32X20 barndominium.

DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If I want a 2 bedroom and 1 bath like a 600 to 650 square footage! W...


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Unplanned Finishing of a Pole Barn Loft

Reader JAKE in QUILCENE writes:

“Greetings! I have a roughly 30×40 2-story pole barn that I want to build a semi-conditioned space inside. There is already a loft space over half of the building. The barn has blanket style insulation/vapor barrier wrapped around the entire exterior bel...


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Information on Codes and Shouses

*several year later, we still get these same questions and concerns about post frame construction. 

I have to admit it was rather flattering to have Southwest Iowa’s Planning Council reach out to me regarding information on Codes and Shouses recently.

“Hello. My name is Ashley and I’m a community de...


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This week readers “Ask the Guru” about the best way to install XPS insulation around a building perimeter, if we know of someone to build locally in Pine City, and a question about how to fix a failed concrete inspection.

DEAR POLE BARN GURU: Hello was wondering if you could answer question for me I want to finish this pole barn and my plan is to run 2...


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