Pole Building vs. Stud Wall Building |
| Pole Building - Standard |
Stud Wall Building - Standard |
| Posts are the foundation |
Concrete wall or slab is the foundation |
| 2x4's are nailed horizontally to the posts on exterior |
Plywood is nailed to the exterior of the Stud Wall |
| Steel siding is fastened to 2x4 wall girts |
Vinyl siding is fastened to the plywood |
| Steel siding is run vertically |
Vinyl siding is run horizontally |
| Truss Carriers are typically 2x10 or 2x12 or LVL's |
Truss sits on top of the (2x4 or 2x6) stud wall |
| Truss Carriers are fastened to the posts |
Trusses 2' on Center |
| Trusses 4' on center |
5/8 T&G OSB roof sheeting |
| 2x4 purlins fastened to the top cord of truss |
Roof Shingles |
| Steel roofing is fastened to the 2x4 purlins |
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| Notes / Options: |
Notes / Options: |
| With a pole building you do not need a concrete |
Steel Roof - trusses 4' on Center |
| floor. If you choose to pour a concrete floor this |
Steel Siding - 2x4 wall girts |
| is done after the building is up. The treated |
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| skirt board that comes with your building acts |
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| as a form so that you are ready to pour concrete |
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| anytime once you are finished with the building. |
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