Here's How I Built a Pole Barn (post frame construction)

[@philiplayman3580]

I built 2 of these in 1980 and 1999..by myself too. My dad helped from time to time as be was 80 yrs. Old..these projects take a long time by yourself. But i enjoyed it as I was 35 yrs old. I am now 70 yrs old and my building days are over. I am retired. This video shows a man & his family building a Great shed. Follow his construction ideas and you will have a great shed... Good Luck & Be safe.. this is Building America....

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for these great comments Philip.

[@Ak_Idel]

I am planning to build a building like yours. Now, after watching this video, I understand more details. Thank you.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Good luck with your project!

[@walimohammed7866]

Beautiful project,beautiful people with their children, And a dogo inspector. And the dogo inspector has to be everywhere,to make sure all ok. Thanks for sharing. God bless you and family.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Wali, Thank you very much! Peter at the Reboot.

[@viuus]

This kind of projects are once in a lifetime! You did a awesome job Sir! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for this great comment Israel!

[@robertkrause4861]

You don’t take your self too seriously; I like that!!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Robert. I think it is a good approach to life. Peter at the Reboot.

[@Mitalayeka]

You're one tough guy mentally and physically, thanks for sharing, keep them coming when u can.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Mitala.

[@MrRoberoni117]

Yeah agreed. It’s too easy to quit and finance a build through a contractor. Nice looking building too.

[@socalsand86]

What a beautiful building! Incredible on the amount of pure persistence it took to construct that while mostly working alone and the constant thought process. Very impressed!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@HandyHermit]

EXCELLENT Video! Thank you. I've done a lot of DIY 2x4 framing and building, and now I'm considering a pole barn. This was the BEST informational DIY video that I have seen on the topic. You clearly did your homework and you did a great job talking through the steps involved in building this very standard pole barn. It's a huge project in and of itself, but then you went and added the tasks of capturing helpful videos and also producing a very fine video. Everything you have done here is WELL DONE! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Darin, many thanks for these kind words. Much appreciated. Peter at the Reboot.

[@jamesanderson6476]

Fantastic achievement. Nice of you to thank so many people too.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

James, thanks for these kind words. Peter at the Reboot.

[@franklackie2469]

Love your new place thanks for sharing your experiences with me

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. . A Big Balls project well done, single-handedly no less. . Whoa! . Critical Path all the way. ... Great video as we we're sure to share this with our daughter. . "Follow your dream, it is all possible". . The organic supply of timbers must carry a lotta weight as in fond memories. . Viewing your project video sparked my attention of completing the electrical enhancement in our garage. . Gotta zoom. . Build safe, be safe. . Cheers, Vail, Colorado

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Michael. It's a lot of work; however, it is results in a great outcome. Peter at the Reboot.

[@TheMezzy712]

Fantastic outcome. Not only did you self build an amazing barn, you also produced an amazing video. I thoroughly enjoyed each step. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video M A.

[@ewetuber186000]

A ton of work! Looks great. You will enjoy it so much more because of all your work!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Jim. Every time I walk into the pole barn it puts a smile on my face.

[@walimohammed7866]

Beautiful work,good family efforts. And a cute dogo inspector.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@IvelLeCog]

This has been a great watch and I'm glad you got your children on board. Experiences like this are not only great bonding mechanisms, but just immersing oneself in the workflow required is such a valuable piece of experience to have

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks and well said Ivel. Thanks for watching! Peter at the Reboot.

[@LivingTech]

Oh man, I’m so envious on so many levels, but mostly how well you captured all of this. Such inspirational work! I also appreciate that you shared it with all of us. Congrats Peter!!!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Living Tech!

[@johnnyappleseed1387]

Good on you for knowing when to call professionals or help a lot of guys would just work themselves to death fighting the roof panels to probably have them crooked by the end love I’ve built a few pole barns myself and this was the first video I’ve seen where I can say everything was done correctly all the way to how you cut the panels

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Johnny!

[@JohnDoe-id9hi]

Thank you for taking the time to video and share your experience with others.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

My pleasure!

[@rcote1234]

Impressive. What a huge undertaking. Came out fantastic, and your videos have captured it all really well.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@joshlesperanceCa]

Intently watched this once, so far. Looking at building a similar sized structure with similar methods and materials. Thanks for all the tips/tricks/advice. Great job!!! Something truly to be proud of.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you!

[@rv-eb3wu]

well done man, that's a hell of an undertaking mostly alone.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

R V, thanks for the kind words.

[@charlesonyango5608]

Very inspiring to watch. Thank you for sharing. Your meticulous attention to the tiniest detail shows in the final outcome.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for the kind words Charles. Peter at the Reboot.

[@FMcanada]

Wow! ... You got a lot done since last time I visited. Well done, congratulations.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Welcome back! And Thanks!

[@curtesamoangelos5995]

Watched from Yosemite Kentucky. Great video.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sting_ray263]

What a project ! Nice job.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks!

[@BurekiChevapi]

Hi Peter, all I can say is amazing work. I purchased a 3.5 acre building lot 7 years ago, and just found out it’s registered as a farm. I’m told I can build a pole barn. (I will be building a house when I retire in 5 years or sooner.) But pole barn first. So happy I came across your Chanel. I’ll sure be watching all your videos. I though about having someone build it, but after getting a few quotes I didn’t think I was going to afford it. After watching this video, I’m ready to start the process, thanks for the inspiration.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Lloyd. Sounds like you have a great project ahead of you! Peter at the Reboot.

[@benw5800]

Quality work! Hats off to you!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kevinkenney5228]

Wow!! What a job. What a lot of work!!! Thanks for the demonstration.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

You bet! Thanks for watching! Peter at the Reboot.

[@Moffy1961]

I am blown away - excellent work, it must have been very rewarding for you. Great that family and friends chipped in when needed, the way it used to be and I am sure they are proud of there contribution and the things you taught them along the way. As soon as you said the word 'garage', I knew you were from the Ottawa area! It's a small accent that I recognized from growing up there, hadn't heard it in a while. Hats off to your confidence while admitting some areas were new to you. Your video skills match the quality of construction - wow. Special kudos to your faithful dog who was there through it all - they truly are selfless companions. Congratulations on an awesome project completion.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Scott. The kind words are greatly appreciated!

[@starvingartist6754]

I thought it was.excellent work !

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@tallhair]

Great job. Now I’m off to see more

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks.

[@michaelburch9719]

Your technique on the concrete was excellent. Kudo's for not becoming discouraged as it is a difficult undertaking. It looked great, and you know now to wait a little longer before brooming. ha ha...Excellent work sir.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Michael.

[@edryan2926]

Spectacular. Well done on the construction, and the video!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much! And glad you liked it.

[@khathutshelomoses9496]

I have learned and i enjoy every moment of your work, Hopping to watch more of your videos

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Happy to hear that!

[@stanleykeith6969]

I would patch around those piers with some concrete, if you have cold weather you don't want water getting in there, could crack your floor. You Daughter was a Very Hard Worker. Not easy working by yourself. Hey this is a Family Affair, you now got everyone working of this. All of you did a Great job. You know the sell a saw blade to cut metal that goes into your hand held circular saw or use a grinder with metal cutting disks. I like how you say "Garage Door".......lol. What part of the country are you from.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Stanley, thanks for the comments and kind words. I need to get some of those blades. I'm near Merrickville, Ontario. Where are you? Peter at the Reboot.

[@duanecody9040]

You did a fine job for a first timer. And the building looks awesome. Enjoy it.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks 👍 Duane. Peter at the Reboot

[@jackrichards1863]

Mad phat sic barn/shed dude. You're a lucky man since building a big shed is so useful and million sof us never manage to be that guy. But you've done it and its a little indoor world for any weather you can handle doing your thing inside of there

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Jack!

[@kilcool01]

Great job and great learning. Seán, Dingle, Ireland

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Stubbykca]

This was great to see, as I did this type of work for 40 years, and it is hard work.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Coming from you this means a lot. Many thanks. Peter at the Reboot.

[@DanWebster]

You are the Boss at pole barns I am going to build an exact duplicate of this on my property in Alabama thanks so much for posting I enjoyed watching this as much as you enjoyed making this -PawPaw

[@DanWebster]

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[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Dan.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you enjoyed it and that it is helpful. Good luck with your build! Peter at the Reboot

[@peternrregaardmadsen1469]

Nice work you have done

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lostboys8297]

Holy cow, that was a lot of work!! Good job.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks!

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

Hey, you did a great job! Don't worry about the arm-chair quarterbacks..... you did a fine job! We have built many barns on our farm and we thought your job looked very nice. Keep up the good work, enjoy your kids and make sure to enjoy the time with your dad!!!!!!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks. Your comments are greatly appreciated. Peter at the Reboot.

[@grahamkearnon7853]

Hats off to you, I’ve done a pole barn myself, very satisfying. Always remember to pace yourself, if you get tired/agitated, walk way or do something else, it works. Ps, I was so cheap I hand mixed my concrete in a wheel barrow, challenging.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Graham. I think I would have died had I tried to mix the concrete by hand!

[@grahamkearnon7853]

The mind is weak but, the body strong.

[@davidndahura7437]

Thank you I have learnt alot and mine is on the way great thanks to Michael your freind.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks David and good luck with your project. Peter at the Reboot.

[@ericfraser7543]

Props for doing that roof work by yourself, well worth the expense paying someone to do that job, can't believe it too them three days! I watched a crew shingle my whole 28x48 garage with 10 Pitch roof in less than a day.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

A roofing crew is well worth the expense.

[@kickit59]

You have created a very nice building! I admire those who have the ability to create! Well done!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@arielschoenfeld5407]

I’m copying your roaman scaffolding! Great idea!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Awesome and good luck!

[@robthewaywardwoodworker9956]

Pretty great for a novice. Well done my man. Gotta be proud of yourself.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Much appreciated Rob! Peter at the Reboot

[@bradmesserle999]

Thanks for making the video. Nice video, I am sure you will be enjoying that building for years to come.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Brad. I look forward to using the building for a few years!

[@toddavis8603]

Great job Daddy.Wood frame, metal roof, metal siding, concrete slab! "Windows in a pole barn, amazing!"

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks!

[@PlanetMojo]

We are about to start building a 32' x 48' post frame woodshop on our land so this is a very interesting video indeed! We are on a ridgetop so we can hit rock anywhere from a foot to three feet! We are not sawing our own lumber but wish we could. We built our home and other buildings over the years - and by we I mean mostly me 😉. I'll go back and watch some of the other videos as I prepare to build! Thanks for the videos! 😊

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Planet Mojo and thanks watching the video! Good luck with your project.

[@PlanetMojo]

It's about a half year later, and the post frame shop is complete! We went bigger by building a massive retaining wall so we could cut into the hillside. The final building is 36' x 48'. We did hit bedrock in areas, and had to anchor some of the piers to it, but otherwise the build went well!

[@dougross4489]

Great job! You and your family are an inspiration for sure.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Doug, Thank you so much! Peter at the Reboot.

[@scottrainey4907]

You should be very proud of "IT", you did a great job and was fun to watch. Giving me bad ideas though!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Scott and good luck if you decide to build one!

[@alejandro78155]

Cuestión, Why didn’t you used steel rebar on the floor before pouring the concrete?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Good question Hector. I consulted a civil engineer, the concrete company and the building inspector concerning rebar and or fibre mesh. In my application the three were unanimous: you could use either rebar or fibre mesh. They cost the same so I decided to try the fibre mesh (the concrete is impregnated with fibre mesh by the concrete company). Hope this helps. Peter at the Reboot.

[@amtahlip]

Great video..Greetings from Singapore 🇸🇬

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

How are things in Singapore? Glad you liked it and thanks for watching! Peter at the Reboot.

[@wwtrkr3189]

Nicely done, thank you. It's a project I will be tackling in the next 2 years or so; also alone. I'll be referring back to you many times, I am sure.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Julian and good luck with your project.

[@lapphan8926]

Very good jobs👍👍👍

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much

[@Mr.Consitution]

Awesome, after watching, I want to try building one myself!!!!!!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Todd. Not hard to do ... just takes some time if you plan to do most the work by yourself.

[@maehay4065]

Beautiful Pole Barn. I can see how much work goes into the planning process and the actual hard work getting it done. I can see why you are so proud of your project. I love the color.it really stands out! It’s well worth all your effort. Thank you for sharing this project with us.👍✅

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@XStance7]

Great work and Cute doggy.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@rickbarclay7892]

Amazing! Hat's off.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Many Thanks!

[@donmacdonald7758]

Great editing, a reboot of the Reboot. Nice!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Don!

[@Grunt49]

Love it!Thanks for sharing.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for watching!

[@thedude4632]

By your self , show . I have. Done several of these , personal I never would have .done this alone . So I say you done great job , a 10 to you well done !

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks 👍

[@malibusbc]

Very nice build! I really like how you explained and show in detail the process and explained some of the challenges you went through.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you liked it!!

[@deanbarr5740]

That was very interesting Peter. I love the looks of a metal building. They have some awesome looking ranch style home/office packages. They are very nicely laid out.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, there are some great packages out there. Peter at the Reboot.

[@tjshine7444]

Very nicely done! I'm undergoing the same project in Prescott AZ in a couple of years, it was nice to see it can be done! Great video!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks TJ and good luck with your project. Peter at the Reboot

[@w.a.stewart3191]

Congratulations you did a fantastic job. I enjoyed the Video, I didn’t notice the length of it.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you enjoyed it! The building is 48' long.

[@familygene9030]

Very attractive building

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks!

[@deniseseifried3403]

It's beautiful!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you! 😊

[@wlsteffen]

Thank you for the valuable video.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

You are welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@breezeaire]

I will be back to watch more. You have motivated me to get my be hind to work. :)

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Breezeaire! Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck with your projects! Peter at the Reboot

[@richardsummers9009]

You gt one great Barn it looks God glad you did get help one man does need help at times great color evans I do like your scaffold smart young man , I won't say what But I'm Old-fashion shot your barn believe everything is rght to you about it thank you so much Sharing it your wife , daughter and son did fantastic 🇮🇱😊🎼💕🇺🇲

[@richardsummers9009]

Please excuse my mess up spelling my fingers are old and stiff 😨😪😇.....

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Richard. Peter at the Reboot.

[@johnhewetson4406]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am building a large coverall in Portland Ontario and was not sure how to tackle the bedrock issue. This was outstanding info. Thanks again. Cheers John

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad it was helpful and many thanks for the kind words! Good luck with your project. Peter at the Reboot.

[@Noscams00]

Impressive work. Very good video too

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much!

[@KwanTao69]

Enjoyed the video, nice job......

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. Peter at the Reboot.

[@TheGerri702]

if there comes a storm the whole thing can tipp over the long way its not enof sideways suport there. you did a good job :)

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

There have been several storms and it is still standing. The supports and braces are there. I may have not shown this in the summary video. Thanks for watching.

[@davidjdove]

Every spring I spend 2 to 3k on a 3 ton mini excavator for a few days to a week and push the dirt around myself. Wondering how much you spend on the machine and driver for a day.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Good question! That was three years ago now. I honestly can't remember what they charged.

[@MegaGeorgebrown]

you've done a great job!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you! Peter at the Reboot

[@tonygough8713]

Great job, I know how difficult it is to work by yourself.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

It is definitely a challenge. Thanks for watching.

[@deej19142]

Nice job on this project. I'm getting ready to build a 17 X 40 over a park model RV. I will make one observation and perhaps someone already commented on it. Spruce is a super soft wood, along with that I can tell that some of the boards that you milled were actually at the beginning of decay which is what the silver/grey color is. Watching the large screws sink in too far makes me nervous for you as to the sheer strength of that building. Most of the sheer comes from the metal siding and the roof, however the softness of spruce just makes me wonder how tight everything is and will be after a few years of wind. All of that being said, you did a fantastic job on everything! And you are right about the work it takes to do concrete. Thanks for sharing this with us, while you were learning, we were learning. Thumbs up!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Deric. Good luck with your project. Peter at the Reboot.

[@fotodo8042]

Great job ~ And I envy your ability

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Foto!

[@Dan-qy1rg]

Nice job!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@coldspring624]

well done....I'm in

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks!

[@Gingeria1]

That’s a backhoe. A bit of water on your crushed rock would help for better compaction. I love the pole barn colors and size. Great vid

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for the info and the kind words. Peter at the Reboot.

[@rncrallypics]

Excellent video. Well done.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@rncrallypics]

It was very good build. Have u more on the page

[@goinfullirish9465]

That's some serious work!

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

A lot of work but a lot of fun!

[@flatdog-]

Thank you for sharing that

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

My pleasure

[@MrRickoscar]

Love the GRK screws.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

GSK hardware is solid!

[@Ultramiles206]

Thank you for sharing

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for watching!

[@TurkeyDart]

You sir are an animal! This is insanely impressive

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Rob. Glad you enjoyed the video. Peter at the Reboot

[@ConcreteFloorSolutions]

Nice job, very informative.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Glad you enjoyed it. Peter at the Reboot.

[@glm777]

You ARE tough!!! Carry On ;)

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for watching and the kind words!

[@RoyboyBean]

I really enjoyed your video because I think we are about at the same skill level. I plan to build a little smaller one by myself and I think I am going to rent a scissors lift and keep the trusses 8' o.c. and then I can get the lift between the trusses to install the perlins.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks David. I think your plan with the scissors lift is the way to do it. If I were to do it again, I would do it the way you are planning to do it. Good luck and thanks for watching. Peter at the Reboot.

[@gregoryeastwood9068]

Damn. Very impressed

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks Gregory.

[@goriverman]

I can relate to your video I built my own home & pool etc. Allot of hard work, took a year to do. Moved in and another to finish up the rest of the interior .Concrete work was the hardest thing to do. I’m always doing project very satisfying. Enjoyed your video, you did a fantastic job. Congratulations on a project well done. Few people have done what you have done

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Great story River. Your home sounds like a fantastic project. Peter at the Reboot.

[@benniblanco8115]

great work...

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks.

[@bigmeandog849]

An excellent project - Very good job. I did something simular 30' x 40' x 10' with a 12' x 8' porch at the entry door. I used instead of building wrap a 1/4" bubble insulation sheet with bright aluminum on one side and white on the other on all the walls and roof. It is suprizing how cooler it is in the summer and warmer with no water condensation in the winter.

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Thanks for the kind words Elliot. And, thanks for the tip concerning the bubble insulation. Peter at the Reboot.

[@cullen2106]

How long did that take you to do that sir of designing And construction?

[@TheWoodlandReboot]

Hi Cullen, this took me about two years from milling the wood to finishing the metal siding. It was a definitely a 'slow and steady' project. Thanks for watching. Peter at the Reboot.