Top 4 barn roof styles pros cons of each roof design.
Pole barn shed roof design.
Use 2 6 lumber for the rafters.
The roof is supported by the poles which make up the outside barrier of the barn.
The first step of the project is to build the rafters for the 16 24 gable roof.
This pole barn is built on a sturdy 6 6 post framing and it features a gable roof.
Use a miter saw to make the angle cuts to the rafters as shown in the diagram.
Read the local codes before starting the project so you comply with the requirements.
Building a gable roof for a 16 24 pole barn.
This pole barn features a large 8 ft opening to the front.
A general steel roof is going to be much more durable than the roof on a pole barn.
The very nature of pole barns actually make them green.
Rafters for pole barn.
A shred roof has a flat straight pitch to it.
A pole barn or a cattle barn is a barn that is essentially a roof extended over a series of poles.
This is the simplest type of roof to frame since it only requires the front wall to be higher than the rear to provide pitch.
It is usually used in smaller barns and open air buildings.
Use 2 6 lumber for the bottom rafter.
It is generally rectangular and lacks exterior walls.
Roof choices for barns.
Snow loading is a major consideration for this type of roof for northern climates.
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