Pole Building Projects
Over 25 Low-Cost Plans
by Monte Burch

      Pole construction can potentially save time, labor, and money, because it requires no foundation excavation, only limited grading, and fewer materials. Pole buildings allow the use of sites not suitable for other types of construction, and pole design offers excellent structural integrity and wind resistance. The poles transfer snow, wind, and building loads directly into the ground. Plus, the simplicity and ease of construction of pole buildings make them ideal for the first time builder.

      Monte Burch's Pole Building Projects is a nicely organized book oriented towards beginners, with chapters covering tools, poles, beginning construction, wall framing, roof construction, metal siding and roofing, nonmetal roofing and wood siding, plus finishing details. The book includes more than two dozen plans for projects such as carports, patios, equipment sheds, barns, garages, animal shelters, livestock shade, mobile home covers, workshops, camp shelter, vacation homes, gazebos, grape arbors, and decks. With this book you can acquire the necessary skills to take on a small project or a big one! 200 pages. 1993. Storey Publishing. ISBN: 0-88266-859-5.

Low-Cost Pole-Building Construction
The Complete How-To Book
by Ralph Wolfe with Doug Merrilees & Evelyn Loveday

      Low-Cost Pole Building Construction starts with a brief history of pole-building construction, then covers the essentials of wood preservative options, keeping termites at bay, plus choosing a site and deciding on a design for a quality low-cost house or out-building. The book is filled with numerous samples and plans for different types of homes and vacation homes.

      The author emphasizes planting the initial poles properly, taking into account factors such as frost depth, soil type and moisture content. Solidly planting the poles will ensure a stable house over the long-term. The process of construction is detailed from setting the initial poles, right through to putting the roof on, with brief notes on special considerations for plumbing and electrical work. The many samples featured in the book are helpful to demonstrate the diverse options for pole-framed houses. 182 pages. 1980. Storey Publishing. ISBN: 0-88266-170-1.

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