Pole barn kits come in many shapes and sizes and choosing which pole barn kit might be best for you and your property may be difficult.
You pole barn building can fall into 3 broad categories of pole barn construction which we will take a look at in this post.

Hip roof type pole barn kits

A hip type pole barn is ideal for areas that experience high winds; the hipped roof ensures that the wind has a hard time catching any part of the roof to inflict damage.

Many private homes will be built with a hip style roof also so if you are concerned with your pole barn sitting well within it’s surroundings then this type of pole barn works very well.

Generally your pole barn kit should include

• Foundation posts
• Purlins
• Truss carriers
• Lumber for rafters and joists
• Pole barn plans
• Windows and doors depending on your choice
• Metal siding and/or roofing

T Shaped pole barn kit

A T shaped pole barn kit is most commonly used to provide you with a single story stable and a two story feed and hay storage area.

L Shaped pole barn kit

An L shape pole barn is ideal for sites with limited space available and can provide more space without the need to put in clear span trusses to increase space. Many farmers use a lean to storage shed with an L shaped barn if they need additional space.

Most farmers will use the main part of the L to cater for the animals with the other section for storage of feed, hay, grain etc.

 
Regardless of which type of pole barn kit you choose you will need to consider the following:

1)      Delivery time of your kit from order

2)      Pole barn plans

3)      Material list

4)      Wood, vinyl or steel siding

5)      Foundation posts and columns

6)      Pole barn insulation

7)      Doors and windows

8)      Trim

You will need to consider local zoning factors to ensure that you do not get into difficulty with local zoning restrictions and other key factors to consider are finance and insurance for your new pole barn.

Pole barn building plans are important to ensure that you embed the poles sufficiently deep to support your new pole barn, suitable trusses and rafters to ensure that you can span the space you require safely and a good set of pole barn plans should make allowance for extra wind and snow load in your area.

Pole barn kits which allow you to build your own pole barn can provide a very cost effective way to give yourself extra space on your farm. But building a pole barn is still a significant investment and you will need to carry out your due diligence on your pole barn kit supplier before investing your money.