Building a new horse barn is no joke. It’s a chance to build the stable or shelter that your horses deserve. Just like any other post frame construction project, building a barn for horses needs careful planning and decision making. So, where do you start? Here’s a guide from Tru-Bilt Buildings on what to consider before building your barn. ...
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How to Maintain Your Pole Barn
If you have already built metal buildings before or are planning on building one, then it is important to know how to keep one in good shape. If your metal building was built by a quality pole barn builder, then you should expect it to last many years, but good maintenance can extend its life exponentially. Metal buildings typically...
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What to Avoid When Designing a Pole Barn
Picture this: you’ve built your pole barn equipment shed and love it. But, a few years down the road, you realize that you made some mistakes when designing what you thought was your ideal equipment shed. How do you avoid this imaginary scenario? Before building your pole barn, take into account these common pole barn design regrets. Structure and Size...
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How to Find a Pole Barn Builder
So you’ve made the decision- it’s time to build the pole barn that you have been dreaming about. Deciding to move forward with building a pole barn leads to many other decisions, such as the key choice of finding the right pole barn builder. How do you find the correct building company to tackle your project? Here are some tips...
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Avoiding Pole Barn Rot
The Largest Threat to your Pole Barn Posts Pole barns are usually set into the ground by a concrete crew. This alone puts them at risk for pole barn rot. Rot is the number one reason pole barns become damaged or unstable. Rotten wood is usually the result of fungus growing in moist crevices in the building itself or...
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How are Pole Barns Built
There is an incredible amount of metal buildings Southern Illinois. The most popular of them all, being pole barns Pole barns are simply made using support poles, placed into the ground, and supported by a layer of concrete. Pole barns are highly versatile and can be built almost anywhere. While much of the construction can be done DIY style, this...
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How to Finance a Pole Barn
So you are looking for pole barn financing near me trying to find a way to finance your pole barn? Don’t worry! We are here to help! Pole barns are one of the most popular ways to create extra space on a plot of land. No matter what your use is, a pole barn is almost always a cost effective...
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Pole Barn Truss Spacing: Why is it Important
Did you know that pole barn trusses are an incredibly important part of the structural integrity of your pole barn? The placement and spacing of the trusses is a decision that should be taken seriously and should consider a number of factors. The expert builders at Tru-Bilt are here to help you understand trusses and why they are important, so...
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How Long Do Pole Barns Last
The decision to purchase a pole barn is a big one and probably isn’t taken lightly. Many people considering purchasing a pole barn have the same question- how long do pole barns last? The pole barn lifespan varies, especially considering how well maintained the building is. So, let’s explore the common lifespan of pole barns. The Common Lifespan There...
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How Much Do Pole Barns Cost
Are you considering building your dream pole barn home, garage, or shed but want to know how much these structures will cost to build? Pole barn prices in Southern Illinois vary depending on the size, features, and installation. This pricing guide from Tru-Bilt Buildings in Marion, IL will help explain some of the costs that factor into the price...
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