Understanding Your Pole Barn Foundation with Jackson Metal
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- In this detailed and informative video, the team at Jackson Metal transitions from engineering discussions to focus on the foundation of pole barns, emphasizing the critical importance of building on a solid foundation. The video addresses common foundation options presented by customers and seen in the marketplace, with a particular focus on the method of placing the post in the ground, using a bag of dry concrete (sacret), and then backfilling with dirt.
The hosts, using a cutaway display, revisit engineered drawings to verify the requirements for an 18-inch diameter by 36-inch deep foundation pier, as specified in their standard engineering details. They critique the mentioned method by comparing it to the engineering requirements, highlighting that such a method will never achieve the necessary 3500 PSI concrete strength or properly encapsulate the rebar for uplift capability. Furthermore, they discuss the longevity concerns of posts installed in this manner, predicting a lifespan of around 10 years due to constant exposure to moisture, water, and potential termite damage.
The video strongly advises against this method, stating it does not meet engineering standards and would not be a practice supported or offered by Jackson Metal. The importance of adhering to engineered specifications for concrete mix and pier dimensions to ensure structural integrity and longevity is stressed. Viewers are guided on the correct practices for foundation installation, including the use of mixed concrete that matches the required PSI and ensuring the pier is adequately sized and filled.
This video is an essential watch for anyone considering building a pole barn, offering critical insights into the foundation's role in the overall durability and safety of the structure. Jackson Metal's expertise provides viewers with a clear understanding of the engineering principles behind pole barn foundations and the best practices for installation.
I’ve got a 40 year old house on a post foundation as described in your video. Your “10 year lifespan if you are lucky” is a bit off.
It blows my mind that anyone would use anything except wet set brackets and would still bury a post below grade level.
Only option 4 gives post proper bearing capacity. 1st 3 options are nothing more than a 6 x 6 sitting on dirt along with inevitable failure from rot. Cant believe a professional engineer would approve option 3 .
matthunting, you are correct in your observation that option number three as shown in the video does not offer the proper bearing capacity. If you look however at the engineered drawing in the video closely you will see that the drawing calls for the post to be elevated up so as to give the bearing capacity you were referring to. The cutaway display for reference may not have properly illustrated that. Quick on your feet sir, great observation. Kudos!
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I came to write the same comment. I would love for Jackson Steel to explain this.
You took the words right outta my mouth. Happy Hunting 😁