Metal trusses for pole barn

[quicksandfarmer]

Products - Jordan Steel Truss

I've saved these guys since they are not too far away, and they list prices.


I've also priced wood trusses, and they are cheaper. And then I've built quite a few 24 foot trusses, which isn't too bad, but to go bigger, I'm debating on the metal ones for the ceiling height, or wood ones with a flat ceiling and blown in insulation. Wood trusses, flat ceiling and blown in insulation will be the lowest cost by a significant margin, but it's also the most time consuming to build.

Someone once said to me, "barns are built loose, houses are tight." What he meant is that a barn is meant to keep out the wind and the rain, and not much else. When you start talking about sealing the building envelope and insulating you're really building a house. If there was a cheaper way to build houses than stick framing, they'd use it, because most houses are all about cost. Pole barns are very good at what they are, which is putting a roof over as much space as cheaply as possible. When you start talking about things like insulation and ceilings I think stick framing is going to be more cost-effective. Of course you can still use trusses with stick framing.

 

[EddieWalker]

I'm not sure where you are going with this, but here in Texas, having insulation in a shop, or a barn, or any building will make a huge difference in how many hours during the day you can be in the building without paying for AC. I failed to do this in my current work shop and I will not make that mistake again when I build my next one.

 

[Stimw]

Here was the insulation going on with the roof panels in my 40' X 60' building.
Second pic you can see it from the underside.
I forget the extra cost but it was worth it!
My building is comfortable on the hottest days with just a fan on.

 

[747driver]

Products - Jordan Steel Truss

I've saved these guys since they are not too far away, and they list prices.


I've also priced wood trusses, and they are cheaper. And then I've built quite a few 24 foot trusses, which isn't too bad, but to go bigger, I'm debating on the metal ones for the ceiling height, or wood ones with a flat ceiling and blown in insulation. Wood trusses, flat ceiling and blown in insulation will be the lowest cost by a significant margin, but it's also the most time consuming to build.

Thanks for the link. That seems to be a good price. We have a metal truss builder near us which is also a metal roof and siding dealer. Going to stop and inquire about the metal trusses. Only down side I see is that you lose ( ceiling height ) the depth of the truss when you hang it on top of the post along the eave wall. Guess you could add to the height of the post if you need that for putting a door in.

 

[747driver]

Nice building. I got a quote for $21,000 for just the complete building ( 30x50 ) from Renegade. Waiting for the builder to give me a quote to put it up. I have insulation included for the roof only.

 

[EddieWalker]

Thanks for the link. That seems to be a good price. We have a metal truss builder near us which is also a metal roof and siding dealer. Going to stop and inquire about the metal trusses. Only down side I see is that you lose ( ceiling height ) the depth of the truss when you hang it on top of the post along the eave wall. Guess you could add to the height of the post if you need that for putting a door in.

All of the chicken houses around here use the metal trusses with 7 foot walls. The center area is plenty tall for anything to drive in there. Somebody always seems to be selling them used, either you take them down yourself, or they already have. If I could get just the trusses in a width that I was wanting, I might buy them. So far, I haven't seen any deals that where very good yet. Some want the same price as new for the old ones.

 

[Rowdy Redneck]

Hey 747, check out these guys in Ooltewah. I bought metal trusses and roofing from their Shelbyville location. Picking it up tomorrow.

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[747driver]

Hey 747, check out these guys in Ooltewah. I bought metal trusses and roofing from their Shelbyville location. Picking it up tomorrow.

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Thanks ! I will contact them for truss prices. I live close to East Tenn. Metal in Sweetwater. They have metal trusses also that I want to check on.

 

[stingray1]

You can get wood scissor trusses I built a small barn with them View attachment 541856

Looks good.

 

[audsp98]

Has anyone used this style of truss ? Sure gives you complete openness to the roof where as wood trusses take that space up. Still looking at all my options for structures. I have a Red Iron quote from Renegade Steel for a 30x50x16 for $20,000 installation not included.

2x4x12 Steel Truss Pole Barn Part 2 How We Install Trusses And Purlins - YouTube

Thanks

Hey 747

I'm currently having a 30x50 pole barn built with these style steel trusses.

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