Should you use 3-Ply 2x6 Laminated columns on a Pole Barn?? (32x48)

[@randyscrafts8575]

Ground is always wet where I'm at. Concrete pilings with strong ties and 3 ply 2×6's on top. My 30×40 pole barn has a post completely rotted less than 20 years old. I bought the property like that a couple years ago. Fortunately it's on the non bearing end.

[@Polebarnshops]

Water/Wetness is tough to manage. Sounds like you know what you are doing.

[@KeoniKoa]

​@@PolebarnshopsWhat kind of gravel did you lay down, and how thick? Thanks for showing clearly, up close!

[@mikemuniak4711]

How long is the treated part of that post ? I'm looking at making my own 20foot posts trying to keep cost down ,I only need 4feet of treated in the ground here

[@Polebarnshops]

Minimum of 8' of lower portion of column utilizes .60 CCA pressure treated lumber.

[@agethauno6592]

Could I laminate 3 pressure treated 2x6 and save myself the cost of the finger jointed 3 ply?

[@Polebarnshops]

Sure, don’t use above grade 2x6 and something like .60.

[@agethauno6592]

@Ben David It's gonna cost me less than $100 to make 20' posts

[@Polebarnshops]

@Ben David good deal.🔨

[@justatool]

how long can these sit without being installed? will they twist in any way if lying on the ground?

[@Polebarnshops]

Take on moisture. They can twist. Not too long on the ground.

[@jessemalott1900]

How deep are your post in the gravel?

[@Polebarnshops]

4’

[@bp30656]

Where do you get the laminated posts?

[@Polebarnshops]

Richland Columns.

[@agethauno6592]

@Ben David 😂