Pole Barn Costly Mistake? Cutting Post and Truss Fail

Building mistakes! Building a pole barn is not always easy. We made a big mistake with our truss measurements. Follow us through this video as we realize what we did wrong. Watch each week and see how we overcome this mistake! We are showing how it is to really build a pole barn ourselves. We make mistakes and show them so hopefully, people can learn from us.
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[@ZZ90755]

what an IDIOT

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Use your big boy words!

[@Day12My]

So you've never made a mistake? ok

[@fredduncan1610]

I appreciate honest videos like this. Reminds me that I’m not the only person that makes mistakes like this!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Fred, I appreciate your comment. So many weak people want to talk down to me when I show a mistake. It makes them feel better for a few seconds. You and me are strong enough to share our lack of perfection. LOL!

[@dennisdelk4298]

When you are driving down the road and you see a pile of trusses laying in a field or in the edge of the woods. When no other work has been done at all no dirt work or anything besides a driveway. That would be a person who has made the same mistake and decided not to ever build anything ever again until the trusses is on the job. Almost all of the builders including myself have made the same mistake once upon a time. It's not a big deal but it is something that you have to deal with. Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It tuned out to be an easy fix that will be stronger.

[@stevo4535]

I just picked up a T474 and found your channel, now I just figured out that I could build a small pole barn with it lol

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's right.

[@JohnDoe-id9hi]

Mamma keeps you in line don't she, keep up the great work!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes she does. We are moving forward each day.

[@terrymangum7635]

Enjoyed this video Tony. It is looking good. Can't wait to see the fix.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It turned out not to be such a big deal once I thought it through. I appreciate you. Tony

[@ritterjon]

💥 Oh no!! Looking forward to see how you remedy that error. Good luck! *Keep on tractoring!*

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Man O Man, was that a downer, but we got it figured out.

[@chrisunderwood4865]

Nice video.Always a good idea to post your mistakes.It helps us all think about things we might not otherwise.Don't pay any attention to the internet know it all folks.If they knew it all,they wouldn't need to watch your videos.Thanks.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I show our failures, but there is a group of people that love to be superior on social media. I appreciate your support. That means more than you know.

[@davida.p.9911]

Keep up the good work Tony! (And crew) 😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

One step at a time. Some times it is up hill, and sometimes it is down hill.

[@MannistoCay]

That's a heart sinker! Looking forward to the next instalment. Take care Tony.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It turned out to be an easy fix. Thank you

[@watershedoverlook]

Oh man, that suuuuxxxxx! I'll DEFINITELY be standing by to see what happens next!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It turned out not to be a big deal. It will be stronger in the long run.

[@richardreed4677]

Hallo from chester co. Love the vid .always love that you take us with y'all.yall have I spired me and my beautiful angel to start our own homestead.were looking a a few places in Henderson co.also going to look at a couple of places for a tym . thinking of going with a woodmizer since Nathan brags on on the so much . love how yall give so much info during your video s ..much live drive from chester co.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Richard, It is comments like this that makes it worth while. We have developed a great community on social media. I talk with Nathan almost every day. He has become my KZbin mentor in a way. Woodmizer makes a great sawmill. I may upgrade at some point. We are getting it done with my little OS23 Frontier. It is a much slower sawmill, but I got into it for just over $2800.

[@terrygrantham7762]

Hey man great to see it coming up. Always some minor set backs

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes sir. Two steps forward and one back. It is still forward motion.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice progress

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

One step at a time.

[@billweaver3114]

I can only imagine what you were feeling one of those oh fudge moments they happen sure you will get it fixed it's looking good as always enjoy your videos stay safe and God bless

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It turns out it was not that hard of a fix. It will be stronger in the long run. Thank you.

[@billweaver3114]

@@TonysTractorAdventure good deal can't wait to see it as always enjoy your videos stay safe and God bless

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

Thanks for sharing buddy

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are showing the good and the bad. Two steps forward, one step back.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Looking good buddy!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you brother.

[@ryanratcliffe6425]

Why didn’t you double band the top of post?

[@ProjectsWithPaul]

Dang, cant wait to see how you fixed it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It was an easy fix. Stronger too.

[@Bodhranarama]

Hey if you never made a mistake you never made anything! A bit of chop and bzzzzp and you'll be good to go. Thanks for posting & looking forward to seeing the solution.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It was a bit upsetting at first, but it turned out to be an easy fix.

[@chrisseats]

I can imagine what the fix will be. A bit of a setback but everything is looking great. So do you think the Fast 2k will stop any post rot? It looks like it will seal them up quite well.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The Fast2K is the real deal. I have did a good bit of research on it. It bonds to the post making it water proof. We hope to be under cover by the end of next week.

[@davidedwards3734]

Looking good. I know you'll fix your mistake. Have a Safe Day

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We figured out a nice work around and I think it will be much stronger in the long run. I thank you for your encouragement.

[@genewileyopa]

ouch, Tonya will figure it out for you. :) Thanks for sharing Iowa cares

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It worked out. We are editing the video soon and it will be out next Sunday.

[@Jeremy-gl4nr]

I don't cut my post until last. Your rafters will have more support when nailing them to the post.

[@vernprime1194]

My dad always would ask me ..”well, what did you learn from that?”

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We learned to make a work around! LOL. We are putting purlins up now. It worked out.

[@coldsteel1991]

It's looking good. Where did you get the metal trusses from and do they ship out of state? Thx.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I bought them over a year ago from a guy in Ripley, TN. I don't think they ship.

[@100texan2]

It’s all the little details that seem to give a person the most trouble.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It was a breakdown in communications on my part. It turns out to be an easy fix.

[@williamdebow3478]

Also, a word of advice to ANYONE putting up a Pole Barn. Put together and measure the distance of inside to inside of a truss before setting posts. It's like "measure twice, cut once". It doesn't matter who's fault it is, it becomes your problem and look at the rework. The new post holes will be weak because they are so close to the old holes. While you have the trusses on the ground, drill 3 1/2" holes for bolts in the end of each truss. You won't be sorry. That way you can have a little wiggle room when putting in the 3/8" bolts.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It turned out to be an easy fix that will be stronger.

[@bobsondugnutt7526]

What do y'all think about notching the top of the trusses to fit a 2x12 truss carrier for wood trusses?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

As I explained in the video, if I notched the post tops, it would not have been wide enough. It all works out. The pole barn has been up for almost three years. It has been through very strong storms.

[@bobsondugnutt7526]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Great to hear. Looking to have one built. Just seeing what yall think.

[@Loop307]

Shoot grade for ur floor. Then measure ceiling height from there

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Too late. It is as high as it will be. I will have 9 ft ceilings at the edges, and 14ft in the middle.

[@FendergtrJam]

Measure twice and cut and Fabricate once. Also I would have secured both sides and one gable with collar ties with your Galvanized through bolts keeping everything square as your flying your Trusses. Sucks making a mistake like that one any fabrications on Trusses or Rafters need tobe Engineered Approved now... TIME...Good Luck to ya 😎😱

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We don't need engineer approval here. Trying to build a building over two year due to covid sucks.

[@FendergtrJam]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I'm a Builder from Florida you can't put up a dog house without a permit 😅...sorry to here it's taking a while also no Engineering approval is a big plus for you Man very cool...I have property in SE GA and the Building an Zoning there is layed back...Ironically I'm going to be putting up a pole barn / carport up against my 40 ft. High cube Refrigerator container in a month or so. Wish you luck and can't wait to see your next Video fix. 😎👍🤙

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is very lax around here. The roof had been up going on Two years. We beefed up a few areas. The pole barn has weathered 60 mph winds.

[@Joe-oi6eh]

Personally I look for the lowest post and set my number by that or just level all the way around from that point

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Nothing wrong with that approach.

[@tracker1ify]

Where did you get the tractor fork basket?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I put a link in the video description. I get that question a lot.

[@candacebenton9618]

How do you stop them square poles from twisting from sunlight and weather 🤔🤔🤔🤔 everybody tell us we should have used utility round poles to prevent them from twisting

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Please don't take this as being mean. It is a pole barn. It is not meant to be perfect, nor could it ever be. So many people try to make pole barns perfectly square and straight. It is just not possible. Even stick-built houses settle and change over time. I think the trick is to get it as good as you can get it and then roll with it. We are going to use board and batten sides. It will cover a multitude of boo-boos. The next time you drive down the road, look at power lines. You will see the utility post twist also.

[@garymeyer3294]

Or you could use laminated poles made from 2x6's.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

They are more stable, but they will twist a little over time.

[@h2s142]

Glulams do not twist 🙅🏼‍♂️

[@brandonphilbrick3180]

Where did you get that front loader attachment for staging?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am not sure which one you are talking about

[@brandonphilbrick3180]

@@TonysTractorAdventure mounted on the front of your tractor. The only staging you have mounted on your loader.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Are you talking about the Grapple?

[@noonerstrickland1743]

Wow that had to stink. You sure Hank didn’t measure those? 😂 God bless.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Come to think of it he might have. Let us blame it on hank.

[@ryanratcliffe6425]

Why didn’t you double band the top of the posts? I have built many pole barns and that is where your weight is on the roof…. SMH

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is not the way we do it here. No need for a 30’ building. We have little to no snow load.

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

Guess you never used the Garden hose method....???

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't have a well or water.

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Doesn't take much to fill a garden hose..... but would enable you to equalize the heights of two post..... no matter what the distance in between.... dirt simple process

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I apologize. I didn't understand what you were even talking about. I totally understand how the garden hose concept works, but I found my laser level to be completely functional. Fast too.

[@farmingforfunandprofit940]

@@TonysTractorAdventure OK you were shooting of an established line........I used my trick about 40 years ago......

[@davemiller3027]

Mmmmmmmm Pot Roast!!!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes sir! It looks like I could use another plate of pot roast! 🍽

[@mitch_smith]

That's a booger. correctible, but a booger.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It turned out to be an easy fix that will be stronger. It sure had me down for a quick minute.

[@mitch_smith]

@@TonysTractorAdventure well, you got me curious now

[@williamdebow3478]

I build Pole Barns for a living. Do yourself a favor. DO NOT USE SCREWS to attach your trusses. Use through bolts, AKA Carriage bolts that go all of the way through the post, Screws can pull out and what you are using would never pass engineering. Plus, the screws will be your weakest link in the building. PLEASE use at least 3/8" carriage bolts or hex head bolts with a washer on the wood side of the joint.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

GRK screws pass all engineering requirements. I do appreciate your wisdom.

[@christopherhaak9824]

That's flat out wrong. Structural screws are actually stronger than carriage bolts. They are an engineered product.

[@williamdebow3478]

@@christopherhaak9824 You missed the whole point. The attachment using screws is only as strong as the particular spot in the wood that you attach to. Through bolts are as strong as the whole thickness of the pole and a washer and a nut. They will not pull out under normal circumstances. There is far more surface contact on a through bolt than a screw. You are welcome to your own opinion and mistakes! I doubt you will find many professional Pole Barn installers that don't use through bolts where they can be used. If you can't access the other side then you do what you have to.

[@christopherhaak9824]

@@williamdebow3478 there are no professional pole barn builders that use carriage bolts. The only through bolts used in Post frame construction are in the post to Perma column connection. There are plenty of Post frame builders who post online, no one uses carriage bolts.

[@andrewdisney8475]

I cut it THREE TIMES and it was STILL too short? FKJB!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am not sure what FKJB means. I have heard the joke many times.

[@andrewdisney8475]

@@TonysTractorAdventure JB is Joe Biden??

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Got you! I am not up on all the acronyms.

[@Jeremy-gl4nr]

I don't cut my post until last. Your rafters will have more support when nailing them to the post.

[@FendergtrJam]

Measure twice and cut and Fabricate once. Also I would have secured both sides and one gable with collar ties with your Galvanized through bolts keeping everything square as your flying your Trusses. Sucks making a mistake like that one any fabrications on Trusses or Rafters need tobe Engineered Approved now... TIME...Good Luck to ya 😎😱

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It would also help if there was not a 1.5 year delay between starting and hanging due to covid.

[@Jeremy-gl4nr]

I don't cut my post until last. Your rafters will have more support when nailing them to the post.