Low-Cost Pole Building Construction: The Complete How-To Book

by Ralph Wolfe, Evelyn Loveday (Unknown)

Cost-effective and adaptable, pole buildings are the perfect solution for tool sheds, barns, or even summer homes. Low-Cost Pole Building Construction focuses on designs that provide good wind resistance with minimal grading and no need to excavate for a foundation. With full plans for a number of sample buildings that include a solar cottage, garage, and woodshed, you’ll be able to quickly and effectively build the structure you need while saving both money and time.

Genres: Nonfiction

182 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 1975

Reviews

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

An older book on the subject with plans, with photos in some cases, which means that they aren't pure fiction. While this style of structure is still practical, I'm not sure if the buildings in this text would meet current standards.

[Logan Streondj · Rating 4 out of 5]

while the above ground parts seem pretty good as far as I can tell with my limited knowledge. The footings are outdated. People don't put wood in the ground anymore since it rots away, instead the code is to make concrete footings with a bottom flange, and the footing concrete ends 15cm or so above grade to minimize rotting from splash back.
Of course can also use moonwood to minimize rot as well, which you should be doing with any kind of construction.