Ground is always wet where I'm at. Concrete pilings with strong ties and 3 ply 2×6's on top. My 30×40 pole barn has a post completely rotted less than 20 years old. I bought the property like that a couple years ago. Fortunately it's on the non bearing end.
How long is the treated part of that post ? I'm looking at making my own 20foot posts trying to keep cost down ,I only need 4feet of treated in the ground here
Ground is always wet where I'm at. Concrete pilings with strong ties and 3 ply 2×6's on top. My 30×40 pole barn has a post completely rotted less than 20 years old. I bought the property like that a couple years ago. Fortunately it's on the non bearing end.
Water/Wetness is tough to manage. Sounds like you know what you are doing.
@@PolebarnshopsWhat kind of gravel did you lay down, and how thick? Thanks for showing clearly, up close!
How long is the treated part of that post ? I'm looking at making my own 20foot posts trying to keep cost down ,I only need 4feet of treated in the ground here
Minimum of 8' of lower portion of column utilizes .60 CCA pressure treated lumber.
Could I laminate 3 pressure treated 2x6 and save myself the cost of the finger jointed 3 ply?
Sure, don’t use above grade 2x6 and something like .60.
@Ben David It's gonna cost me less than $100 to make 20' posts
@Ben David good deal.🔨
how long can these sit without being installed? will they twist in any way if lying on the ground?
Take on moisture. They can twist. Not too long on the ground.
How deep are your post in the gravel?
4’
Where do you get the laminated posts?
Richland Columns.
@Ben David 😂