Framing A Pole Barn Roof

Since many pole barns use conventional rafter framing any roof style can conceivably be used.

Framing a pole barn roof.

Post frame construction provides superior structural strength against mother nature including hurricanes floods and even earthquakes. The four major types of roofs used for barns are gable hip shed and gambrel. Each roof type has advantages and disadvantages. First simply place the beams on the top of the posts and secure them using metal plates.

Splash boards double 2x12 msr headers 2x4 spf girts and roof trusses. I cut rafters out of 2x8s frame this pole barn lean to addition. Pole frame construction is one of the most economical and simplest ways to build a barn a shelter or any other type of building. Framing a pole building is a straightforward process that requires very little building experience.

Armed with the proper tools and supplies you can frame a pole building in a matter of a day or two. Post frame construction uses posts for the foundation wall and roof support structure for pole barns or multi purpose pole buildings. Anchor roof trusses to the beams using metal plates. The reason for this is that the posts support and tie together the entire structure.

I cut a birdsmouth notch to. The simplest and the least expensive way to frame a barn is to use post frame construction. Second create 10 inch notches at the top of the posts and set the beams into them. If you ve wondered how to frame a lean to roof off a pole barn this video will show you how i did it.