On my journey to creating a new workshop, I need another building to keep my equipment out of the weather and to house the sawmill too. I'll build a 40X40X12 pole barn. I'm going to do it myself to save some money. My goal is $10/sf ft, but I suspect it might be closer to $15/ft. Still, not bad for a 1600/sf clear span building with 2 doors @ 10X10 and 1 door @ 20X10, plus a man door and a window or tow. Roof will be 6/12 pitch.
This is my work in progress so far. Still have to add stiffeners across the lower chords of the trusses, cross bracing on the outer 3 trusses on each end, and diagonal bracing between the trusses and side walls.
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Before I start digging, I'll have a designer review it. (And, feel free to comment yourself too!)