How Do You Build A Garage, Pole Barn, House?
There is a way to build a clear span building by yourself! This 30′ x 40′ two-story garage was built using a simple steel coupling system called Lumber Link. No heavy equipment is needed and vertical supports are not set directly into concrete. Before building any load bearing structure you must first get a local permit. This will define the position of your building on your lot, its size, height and use. Your zoning determines the specific requirements for your area. You may or may not need building plans for the permit. Regardless, if you don’t have a plan, you are bound to fail. Look up your local building requirements online. Building a clear span without trusses, using posts and beams requires careful “Bay Spacing”. Your LIVE LOAD (snow) and DEAD LOAD (the weight of the roof itself) have requirements that MUST be met as well as WIND ratings.You may or may not need a Building Inspector for each stage of your building. Inspectors use the ICC (International Construction Codes The fra
