They support the building rather than a concrete slab.
Pole barn concrete floor sealer.
The posts of your pole barn are the foundation of the structure.
This is not actually a problem with the construction however but an issue that can often be controlled or eliminated by changing the upkeep of the area and in some cases the controlled climate conditions.
You can t even tell sealers are there unless you spill a liquid on it.
I spilled about a pint of red transmission fluid on my floor that is sealed.
Now you can buy pigmented sealer.
By sealing the concrete with a penetrating concrete sealer moisture related issues with concrete floors can be quickly and easily avoided.
Without solid posts the integrity of your pole barn is in jeopardy.
Over the years i ve poured hundreds of concrete floors in pole buildings most all residential pole barns have concrete floors.
Dear pole barn guru.
While preference is to have building shell completed prior to pouring concrete slabs at the very least roof should be installed.
Try that on raw concrete.
Here is the chapter from the hansen pole buildings construction manual.
Concrete is a porous material which will accept water moisture and water vapor readily from the foundation soils beneath pole barns.
How would you install a concrete floor in one of your pole buildings rick in toledo.
Another great question from a loyal reader.
What to seal concrete in pole barn i have had pigment added to sealer to make concrete covered patio black a few touch ups the first couple years and after that a clear coat every 3 or 4 years.
This moisture can be passing through in the form of water vapor even.
Pole barn posts are a critical part of any pole barn.
I cleaned it up with some kitty litter and you can t even tell the oil was ever there.
I ve been getting several emails recently asking for general costs of a concrete floor in a pole building.