Footings And Foundations

Doc-t August 5, 2015
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I am not an engineer or architect, but I know that if the barn is not a pole barn (the structure is attached to poles set in the ground), it’s a structure sitting on top of a footing or foundation.  This adds complexity and expense, so most horse barns are pole construction.

These images are of foundations of barns I have seen. Some are hand-laid stones, and others are solid poured concrete of different depts to level out the uneven ground underneath the barn.

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Image 1 of 5 – Hand made barn that was pre-assembled then torn down and then assembled on site with help from neighbors and a crane. Note the angled hand cut hemlock structures and pine siding boards. Studs set into notched footer and beam.
Image 2 of 5 – close up of barn wall and stone footer.
Image 3 of 5 – Copper plate between cement and post to prevent damage. All joints, slots, pegs and posts cut by hand.
Image 4 of 5 – Outside view of siding and stone footer.
Image 5 of 5 – Hand made barn (except crane for lifting, roof and cement footers). Hand cut hemlock structures, pine siding boards, pegs made of either hemlock or oak. Pegs soaked in home made boric acid to prevent insect damage. Copper plate between cement and post to prevent damage. All joints, slots, pegs and posts cut by hand . Pre assembled then torn down and then assembled on site with help from neighbors and a crane.
Image 1 of 3 – This old barn was built into a hill. Entrance is on the other side where you walk into the third floor. This footer was poured to support the tall side of the barn.
Image 2 of 3 – details of the footer.
Footings and foundations
Image 3 of 3 – poured concrete footer.
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