I'm Confused about why people build pole barns! A steel building is a far superior structure and competitively priced when compared to a pole structure; especially as the size increases. Plus the steel building is stronger, has no wooden components, utilizes better sheeting 26ga commonly as compared to 28 or 29 ga in pole buildings. Steel buildings can span up to 300ft without vertical supports (no posts). Shorter erection times and don't attract destructive insects. I could go on and on but you get the point. By the way I have and would now build a pole barn, if requested; but I try to point to the advantages of steel then build what the customer wants. I am just trying to understand why people choose pole construction. If you have any inputs please post them. |