Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pole building?
Who constructs Sherman Pole Buildings?
What experience do your crews have?
Are pole buildings cheaper?
How long does it take to get my building constructed?
What colors are available?
What is your warranty?
What grades of wood do you use?
Can I buy a material package from Sherman Pole Buildings and construct it myself?
Can I buy materials from you and will you help me with some of the construction?
What kind of Windows do you use?
What do you use for your footings?
Do I need to have a concrete foundation?
Do you guys do concrete slab work?
What is the tensile strength of your steel?
What gauge of steel do you use?
What kind of poles do you use?
What is your spacing on your eave poles?
Can Sherman Pole Buildings finish the interior of the building?
What is the smallest building that Sherman Pole Buildings can construct?
Can I put something on the roof other than steel?
Can I put something on the walls besides steel?
Can I get a cupola or a Dutch door for my building from you?
I’m looking to put boxed gables and eaves on my building, what are your standard overhangs?
What is the standard roof pitch?
- What is a pole building?
A: The design is based around posts (previously poles), that are set four to five feet into the ground, spaced four to eight feet apart. Trusses are attached on top of the posts and purlins are attached to trusses. Instead of studs used in traditional buildings, these posts provide a strong structural frame for the exterior walls. Horizontal supports (girts) are attached to the posts to attach the siding. Steel is then attached to the girts and purlins creating a system that is both sturdy and cost efficient.
- Who constructs Sherman Pole Buildings?
A: We employ our crews directly. We have numerous crews that work year-round constructing building in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and South Dakota. Using in-house crews gives us the ability to maintain a higher level of quality in our construction.
- What experience do your crews have?
A: Many of our crew members have over 15 years of experience. We still have a company owner that is out constructing buildings on a daily basis.
- Are pole buildings cheaper?
A: Pole buildings tend to be more efficient and cost effective than most alternatives. As pole buildings get wider, there are substitutions that can be more effective. If you are looking for a building wider than 80’ wide, we can offer options. Give us a call and ask us about other options.
- How long does it take to get my building constructed?
A: After you sign the agreement, it usually takes about 2-3 weeks to get materials to your site or our lumber yard. Depending upon how far out our crews are booked, we can get your building erected in that same time frame. Most of our buildings take 2-4 days to construct with a 3-5 man crew.
- What colors are available?
A: We have 21 colors to choose from for our buildings. (Click here for a link to the color chart)
- What is your warranty?
A:Sherman Pole Buildings offers a 30 year structural and a 10 year workmanship warranty on every building. This warranty covers a period 3 times the Minnesota State Requirement for structure and 10 times the requirement for workmanship. This warranty covers building design, snow, and wind loads, steel siding, roofing, and roof leaks. Treated lumber and columns carry a 60 year to lifetime warranty against rot, decay, and insect attack. Truss and rafter systems carry a lifetime warranty for building design loads. Non-structural components such as building accessories, windows, service doors, and overhead doors carry warranties from 5 years to lifetime, based on manufactures specifications. The steel warranty is 45 years to life on the paint systems.
- What grades of wood do you use?
A: We use MSR 1650 for our 2 x 4 lumber and #2 and better for all other lumber. MSR lumber is tested and is therefore able to be engineered. It is several grades better than the standard and better lumber found in most lumber yards.
- Can I buy a material package from Sherman Pole Buildings and construct it myself?
A: Yes
- Can I buy materials from you and will you help me with some of the construction?
A: Yes, you can buy materials from us and we can help you with any of the steps including the posts, trusses or steel. You pick a portion of the project that you want help on and we can have a project manager assist you along the way.
- What kind of Windows do you use?
A: We commonly use a Rancho sliding window but there are many options available. We work with a variety of vendors that offer other options including vinyl and commercial quality windows in all sizes and configurations.
- What do you use for your footings?
A: We provide concrete pads for each pole as per code and can pour concrete in situations that are required or requested.
- Do I need to have a concrete foundation?
A: Pole buildings do not require a concrete foundation. In fact, we encourage the concrete work to be finished after we have constructed the building. It also isn’t required to ever put in a concrete floor, many customers put down class 5 gravel in their buildings and this is sufficient.
- Do you guys do concrete slab work?
A: Typically we refer it to a quality contractor who does the majority of the concrete work for us. That contractor can be contacted directly or we can communicate with them.
- What is the tensile strength of your steel?
A: 80,000 pound plus tensile strength minimum, most of our steel ranges from 90,000-100,000.
- What gauge of steel do you use?
A: There are many steel gauge options available. We commonly use 29 gauge steel but can offer additional gauges and paint options.
- What kind of poles do you use?
A: Depending upon the building, we traditionally use 3 ply laminated columns from Timber Technologies for the larger buildings and 5 x 6 solid full treated poles for smaller buildings. Timber Technologies manufactures glue-laminated columns the highest standards, to provide a straighter, stronger, and more predictable column. Timber Technology uses MSR 1650fb SPF Uppers and #1 SYP .60 CCA for ground contact lumber.
- What is your spacing on your eave poles?
A: Generally speaking, we space our poles and trusses 8’ o.c. However, we can space your poles anywhere from 4’ o.c. up to 8’ o.c. depending upon the application. We rarely space our buildings more than 8’ o.c. due to design and efficiency concerns.
- Can Sherman Pole Buildings finish the interior of the building?
A: Yes, we can finish the interior of the building with various materials. Our suggested material is interior steel because it is easier to maintain and has a cleaner look. We also can customize the interior to your specifications.
- What is the smallest building that Sherman Pole Buildings can construct?
A: Generally speaking, we can build any size building, however we typically start at 20 x 24 and up. The most common size of building that we construct is the 30’ x 40’ building. This is a very usable space giving the owner 1200 square feet of storage.
- Can I put something on the roof other than steel?
A: Asphalt shingles, cedar, or other materials make great roofs. We believe that steel is one of the best materials for roofs because of its durability and cost efficiency.
- Can I put something on the walls besides steel?
A: You can finish your buildings walls with any materials that you choose. Whether you want it sheeted for vinyl siding or cedar, we have the capabilities to do that. Some customers choose to put steel on three sides and sheet the fourth side with OSB for finish with another material.
- Can I get a cupola or a Dutch door for my building from you?
A: Yes
- I’m looking to put boxed gables and eaves on my building, what are your standard overhangs?
A: We offer optional overhangs of 12” and 24”.
- What is the standard roof pitch?
A: There really isn’t a standard roof pitch We generally construct our buildings with a 4/12 pitch. We can provide any pitch for your building.
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