Adding Second Floor To Pole Barn

I am thinking of building some kind of loft in the back part of the barn to add 2nd floor storage.

Adding second floor to pole barn.

Adding a second story is your chance to get creative just make sure you factor your creative ideas into plans before construction begins. This apparently simple proposition has no simplicity involved. For extra space consider adding an attic or second story to your pole building. Page 1 of 3 loft in pole barn.

I have a 30x40 pole barn with lots of wasted vertical space. Or they plan a new post frame building with an idea of a future second floor being incorporated. Currently in planning stages of what i can do to get more shop space. I will have 2x8x12 16 on center floor joist douglas or hem fir grade 2 or better.

I use re rod wire and or fiber depending on the sub grade and what the floor is going to be used for. Total length of storage floor 29 4. Adding a second floor in an existing pole building more than one pole post frame building owner has an idea of adding a second floor inside their existing building. Creating any raised platform requires sturdy support.

One of the ideas involves going upward with a second floor then adding an equally tall but open floor to trusses area behind existing shop for lifts and stairs and stuff as well as a single story enclosed carport area down one side. Posted in general discussion. However adding a second floor to your pole barn is a more involved type of addition for your pole barn. Any ideas input would be appreciated.

For a 4 floor with minimal prep work you can figure 2 25 3 00 per square foot. For each additional inch of concrete just add 35 40 cents a square foot. I need the size of the glue lam. Anyone else do this or see it done.

A second floor in your pole barn will put additional stress on the wall columns. I have a new pole barn and i want to add a second floor for general storage like boxes of xmas decoration and other light to medium boxes. I always recommend using reinforcing in all pole barn floors.