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Pole building planning checklist

Post spacing, door sizes, and metal roofing decisions to make before you order.

April 21, 20265 min readDeWitt Lumber

Pole buildings are simple to build and easy to get wrong on paper. Decide these six things before you price anything.

  • Finished interior dimensions, not exterior
  • Post spacing and truss span
  • Overhead door sizes and header heights
  • Entry doors and window placement
  • Metal roofing profile and color
  • Whether you'll insulate now or later

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