Michigan Pole Barn Construction

Installing a pole barn can be a viable and appealing alternative to more costly storage structures. Ideal for storing hay or even sheltering livestock, pole barns are versatile and can be built on even the most uneven ground. Pole barns can be built almost anywhere, with basic materials that are easily acquired. For do-it-yourself enthusiasts, a pole barn is an economical choice. Pole barns are made from poles or posts, often pressure-treated, that are deeply embedded into the ground below. Poured concrete is used to secure each post in place. These poles make up the walls of the barn, and support the roof overhead. A wooden floor may also be installed, though many builders opt for a dirt floor. 

Before beginning the process of building a pole barn, the builder must consider the size, shape, and function desired. It’s important to dig holes for poles that are deeper than the frost line for the ground, or the depth to which the ground freezes in the winter. If holes are shallower than the frost line, the poles and cement anchoring may be damaged by freezing ground water in the wintertime. 

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