Adding A Second Floor To A Pole Barn

More than one pole post frame building owner has an idea of adding a second floor inside their existing building.

Adding a second floor to a pole barn.

In some cases second story addition plans could be a big money saver in others the real payback is something you can t put a price on. Or they plan a new post frame building with an idea of a future second floor being incorporated. This apparently simple proposition has no simplicity involved. Cons of multi level pole barns pole buildings with two or more stories have their shortcomings too especially when you start factoring in logistics.

Many options are available for pole barn flooring because pole barn construction doesn t depend on the floor as the building s foundation. Anyone else do this or see it done. This opens the door to several different choices for flooring with quite a range in pricing. Currently in planning stages of what i can do to get more shop space.

One of the ideas involves going upward with a second floor then adding an equally tall but open floor to trusses area behind existing shop for lifts and stairs and stuff as well as a single story enclosed carport area down one side. Adding a second floor in an existing pole building. Adding a second story is your chance to get creative just make sure you factor your creative ideas into plans before construction begins. I have a 30x40 pole barn with lots of wasted vertical space.

I am thinking of building some kind of loft in the back part of the barn to add 2nd floor storage. Another option is adding an additional floor system between the ground floor and roof truss to create a two story pole building. The ability to stay in the neighborhood you ve lived in. If you are thinking of building a second floor onto your single floor home you will need to call an architect or a qualified remodeler to determine the integrity of the existing structure.

For extra space consider adding an attic or second story to your pole building. This can be done be adding a steep pitch attic roof truss or gambrel frame attic roof truss. Any ideas input would be appreciated. Page 1 of 3 loft in pole barn.

If for some reason the existing structure cannot handle the load of the new second floor than structural. Posted in general discussion. Adding a floor to a pole barn barn used item4 as a floor not good for equipment animals tunneling in leveled the item4 put down pressure treated 2 x 4s.