Pole Barn Concrete Floor Prep

Allow for clear access around the perimeter of the building pad with a proper drive to the site to allow for heavy equipment during construction.

Pole barn concrete floor prep.

While preference is to have building shell completed prior to pouring concrete slabs at the very least roof should be installed. If you have a specific question you can ask the pole barn guru or contact us directly at 1 866 200 9657. This can prevent damage caused by a pre mix concrete truck. Remove all sod bring in sand fill if necessary complete a rough grade so the area is somewhat smooth you or your concrete guy can do the final grade and make sure there are several access points for a concrete truck to reach your site.

Concrete flooring can eliminate or reduce nearly all of the annoyances of dirt or gravel such as excess moisture dirt and dust and difficulty keeping the area clean. Preparing to pour a concrete floor it is best to have the shell of your pole barn completed before you pour a concrete slab. These factors explain why concrete is the main choice for hobby barns pole barn garages and workshops. Preparing your pole barn building pad.

Another great question from a loyal reader. Dear pole barn guru. One of the most popular pole barn flooring options is concrete. Remove all top soil and vegetation a minimum of 4 beyond the perimeter of your building dimensions.

To get more tips on preparation for your pole building site and constructing a pole barn from a hansen pole customizable kit visit our pole building learning center. On a standard concrete floor you ll have 4 inches of stone and 4 inches of concrete which is a total of 10 inches high so either you cut into the ground 4 inches and lay the stone in ground so that only 6inches is above ground and you can access the building without issue or otherwise you ll have 10 inches above grade and might be a pain to pull into the building. Grading the pole barn for the concrete floor lots of hand work and a little machine work the bobcat is not running good today. Here is the chapter from the hansen pole buildings construction manual.

Site preparation make sure you prepare your site or talk with your contractor in a way that will save you money when it s time to pour your concrete floor.