![]() ![]() Way back (okay, 2021 it just seems like it was long ago), I had extolled virtues of expanded polystyrene (EPS) for barndominium concrete slab insulation boards/ DAVE DEARĭAVE: This should answer some of your questions How do you feel about this method? Insulation against the underside of the metal roof with plastic over the insulation. Paper backed fiberglass insulation will not stop condensation without putting plastic sheeting over top of it. Short of this, I couldn’t venture a guess without reviewing an entire set of structural plans.ĭEAR POLE BARN GURU: After reading some opinions on some forums I am getting ready to insulate the roof of my metal pole barn. BUCK in DERBY LINEĭEAR BUCK: Every bottom chord should probably be braced at centerline, not just some of them. But other than that everything seems good I used double 2×10 for each truss from sill to peak then double 2×6 as rafter ties. Just would like something more but maybe this enough just as it is. So I used 5/8 plywood both sides of garage walls to help with sheer wall and racking bolted everything down and now got tongue and groove on interior upstairs so should be ok. No supporting interior walls both garage below and great room are open floor plan. Your solution is most likely to source 6圆x18′ as they should be in stock.ĭEAR POLE BARN GURU: Trying to figure if I need more braces or not. For a lumberyard to bring them in, they will usually be forced to have to purchase an entire unit – not very practical for them or for you. Very few lumber dealers inventory pressure preservative treated 4×6 in lengths over 16′. JERRY in COATESVILLEĭEAR JERRY: This one is going to be tough. This Wednesday the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about sourcing 4pc of 4圆x18′ treated columns, truss bracing in a custom cabin, and insulating a roof on a metal pole barn.ĭEAR POLE BARN GURU: Looking for 4pcs 4圆x18 treated ground contact. ![]()
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