Adding Second Floor To Pole Barn

Anyone else do this or see it done.

Adding second floor to pole barn.

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. For extra space consider adding an attic or second story to your pole building. Posted in general discussion. Page 1 of 3 loft in pole barn.

However adding a second floor to your pole barn is a more involved type of addition for your pole barn. Total length of storage floor 29 4. I use re rod wire and or fiber depending on the sub grade and what the floor is going to be used for. 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.

This apparently simple proposition has no simplicity involved. Adding a second story is your chance to get creative just make sure you factor your creative ideas into plans before construction begins. I always recommend using reinforcing in all pole barn floors. I need the size of the glue lam.

Another option is adding an additional floor system between the ground floor and roof truss to create a two story pole building. I am thinking of building some kind of loft in the back part of the barn to add 2nd floor storage. This can be done be adding a steep pitch attic roof truss or gambrel frame attic roof truss. I have a 30x40 pole barn with lots of wasted vertical space.

I will have 2x8x12 16 on center floor joist douglas or hem fir grade 2 or better. Currently in planning stages of what i can do to get more shop space. Creating any raised platform requires sturdy support. Any ideas input would be appreciated.

Or they plan a new post frame building with an idea of a future second floor being incorporated. A second floor in your pole barn will put additional stress on the wall columns. For each additional inch of concrete just add 35 40 cents a square foot.