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Pole Construction For Low Cost Outdoor Storage

List of Materials
(nominal dimensions* in inches)

Poles ** (9)
(length is dependent on depth of hole required by local codes)
4 x 6 x 10’ (or 12’)
Top girts (2) 2 x 8 x 16’
Top plates & side girts (6) 2 x 4 x 16’
End girts (4) 2 x 4 x 10’
Trusses 
(18) 2 x 4 x 8’
(9) 2 x 4 x 10’
(9) 2 x 4 x 12’
Splashboards **  
(1) 2 x 6 x 10’
(2) 2 x 6 x 16’
Door header 2 x 4 x 10’
Fascia & gable trim (4) 1 x 6 x 16’
Corner trim (4) 1 x 6 x 8’
Overhead door trim 1 x 3 x 8’
Overhang braces (2) 4 x 4 x 8’
Roof sheathing, soffit & gussets (13 sheets) 3/8” x 4’ x 8’ (CDX plywood)
Overhead garage door Shingles 2-2/3 squares
15 lb. felt 1 roll
Drip edge 70’
Windows (2) Any suitable size
Gable vent (louvered aluminum) 12 x 14
Nails 
(18) 80d serrated pole barn
(4 lbs) 30d serrated pole barn
(6lbs) 6d coated
(6lbs) 8d galvanized finish
(5lbs) 1-1/4” roofing, galvanized
Flathead shutter screws (20) #8 x 1-1/2”
Washers or plastic shutter spacers (16)  

* Standard lumber yard dimensions
** Pressure-treated lumber

CorniceFrame Detail | End Elevation | Front Elevation | Pole Location 1 | TrussDetail 1 | Shutter Detail

 
 
 
     
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