How tall should a hay shed be?
After setting the posts more than three feet in the ground, their final height is about 17.5 feet high above the ground. This makes the shed tall enough to stack the hay inside it with a tilt-up stack wagon. Posts should be set every 12 feet.
How deep do you bury a pole for a pole barn?
Hole depth is determined based upon the frost heave in your area, wind speeds, wall size, building dead load and other factors. Northern climates frost heave is often 36″ to 42″ and post embedment is typically 4′.
How long will a pole shed last?
40-60 years
In fact, it is possible that with the proper care, pole barns could last upwards of 100 years. Many builders and experts cite 40-60 years to be on the safe side, but if the owner of a pole barn keeps up with all of the necessary structural upkeep, the building will likely outlast the 40-60 year pole barn lifespan.
How big of a hay shed do I need?
As a general rule, square bales will need a footprint of 10 to 15 square-feet for every ton of hay and for round bales 16 to 24 square-feet will be required for every ton of hay. The barn should be wide enough to allow for the hay to be stacked with a 2-foot buffer between the edge of the haystack and the wall.
How much room do you need for 100 bales of hay?
Baled hay requires approximately 250 cubic feet of storage space per ton of hay. An 1,100-pound horse eating 1.5 percent to 2.0 percent of its body weight per day in hay would eat 16.5 to 22.0 pounds per day, or in one year about 3 to 4 tons (100-120 bales of hay).
Do you put pole barn post in concrete?
The best solution – and my recommendation – use a properly treated post, backfilled with pre-mix concrete in a monolithic pour. Place a minimum of six (and better eight) inches of concrete below the column and eight or more inches up the post (this is known as a bottom collar).
What are the pros and cons of a pole barn?
Pros and Cons of a Pole Building
| Usability | Most Useable | Least Useable |
| Insulation | Easier to Insulate | Most Difficult to Insulate |
| Finished Interior | Easier to Finish | Most Difficult to Finish |
| Clear Spans | Not as Wide | Widest |
| Foundation | Wood Poles | Concrete Piers |
How much space does 1 ton of hay take up?
How long does a bale of hay stay fresh?
Consider these points: If the hay was of good-quality when harvested and stored in a dry place with sufficient airflow, hay is likely suitable for consumption for two to three years. Keep in mind that hay, even premium forage, loses much of its vitamin content in the first few months of storage.