Pole barn framing in Becker, Sherburne County, by Sherman Buildings

Serving the Becker US-10 corridor since 1976

Pole Barn Builders — Becker, MN

Custom pole barns, garages, shops, machine sheds, and contractor buildings across Sherburne, Wright, Benton, and Stearns counties.

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Sherman Buildings builds custom post-frame pole barns, garages, shops, machine sheds, barndominiums, and contractor buildings in the City of Becker, Sherburne County, on the US-10 corridor between St. Cloud and Monticello. This is not Becker County: Becker city uses Sherburne County’s 50 psf ground snow load, 35 psf roof snow load, frost Zone II with 42-inch footings, and the 115 mph statewide wind design basis.

Becker design criteria
Requirement	Value	Authority
Ground snow loadSherburne County assignment	50 psf	Minnesota Rules 1303.1700
Design flat-roof snow load0.7 × ground snow load	35 psf	Minnesota Rules 1309.0301
Frost-zone footing depth	Zone II — 42 inches	Minnesota Rules 1303.1600
Design wind speedRisk Category II, Exposure C	115 mph	Minnesota Rules 1309.0301, Table R301.2(1)
Code edition2018 International Building Code (IBC); Minnesota Rules Chapter 1305	2020 Minnesota State Building Code	Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

Under Minnesota Rules 1303.1700, the City of Becker is in Sherburne County, where the design basis is 50 psf ground snow and 35 psf design flat-roof snow. Frost Zone II requires 42 inches of footing depth; the statewide residential design wind speed is 115 mph.

Building in Becker, Sherburne County

The City of Becker sits on the US-10 corridor between St. Cloud and Monticello. We serve Becker-area acreage, residential, farm, contractor, and commercial projects across Sherburne County and the adjoining Wright, Benton, and Stearns county communities.

This page is intentionally specific to the City of Becker in Sherburne County. Its snow and frost criteria follow Sherburne County, not Becker County in northern Minnesota: the city uses 50 psf and Zone II, while Becker County uses 60 psf and Zone I.

What We Build Around Becker

Pole Barns, Garages & Shops

Detached garages, heated shops, contractor storage, and post-frame buildings for Becker, Big Lake, Clear Lake, Monticello, and the US-10 corridor.

Machine Sheds & Ag Buildings

Clear-span machine sheds, equipment storage, hay and feed structures, and practical agricultural buildings across Sherburne, Wright, Benton, and Stearns counties.

Barndominiums & Pole Barn Homes

Post-frame homes and shouse layouts on acreage between St. Cloud and Monticello, combining living space and a shop under one engineered roof.

Commercial & Contractor Buildings

Contractor shops, storage businesses, and light-commercial post-frame designed for accessible sites along US-10 and nearby central Minnesota routes.

Planning for Becker-Area Sites

Becker City, Sherburne County Design Basis

The City of Becker is in Sherburne County, using a 50 psf ground snow load and 35 psf design flat-roof snow load. It is frost Zone II, with 42-inch footing depth — distinct from Becker County's 60 psf, Zone I northern Minnesota criteria.

US-10 Corridor Access

Becker sits on the US-10 corridor between St. Cloud and Monticello, supporting practical access for rural, residential, contractor, and light-commercial post-frame sites.

Central Minnesota Wind & Open Acreage

Open lots still require the statewide 115 mph residential wind design basis. We align trusses, columns, door openings, and site conditions with the individual project.

County, City & Township Permitting

Becker-area projects can involve City of Becker, Sherburne County, and township rules, with nearby work extending into Wright, Benton, and Stearns counties. We help owners prepare for local zoning and permit review.

Becker-Area Communities We Serve

Sherman’s Becker-area coverage runs across Sherburne, Wright, Benton, and Stearns counties — from the City of Becker along the US-10 corridor between St. Cloud and Monticello. Projects outside the listed communities but still within the region are served from the Mora, MN headquarters.

✓Becker

✓Big Lake

✓Clear Lake

✓Elk River

✓Monticello

✓Otsego

✓St. Cloud

✓Sauk Rapids

✓Sartell

✓Foley

✓Buffalo

✓St. Michael

Not sure if your lot is in our primary area? Include your ZIP with your quote request and a project manager will confirm coverage.

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Becker, MN — FAQ

Does Sherman Buildings build pole barns in Becker, MN?

Yes. Sherman Buildings serves the City of Becker and the US-10 corridor between St. Cloud and Monticello, plus Sherburne, Wright, Benton, and Stearns counties. Becker is within our core central Minnesota service area from Mora.

Is Becker, Minnesota the same as Becker County for snow-load design?

No. This page covers the City of Becker in Sherburne County, not Becker County. The City of Becker uses Sherburne County's 50 psf ground snow load and frost Zone II criteria; Becker County is a separate northern Minnesota county at 60 psf and frost Zone I.

What snow load applies to pole barns in the City of Becker?

For the City of Becker in Sherburne County, Minnesota Rules 1303.1700 assigns a 50 psf ground snow load. Minnesota Rules 1309.0301 applies the 0.7 roof factor, producing a 35 psf design flat-roof snow load.

How deep do Becker pole-barn footings need to be for frost?

The City of Becker is in frost Zone II. Minnesota Rules 1303.1600 sets the baseline footing depth at 42 inches for Zone II; engineered details and the site are reviewed before construction.

What wind speed is used for Becker-area buildings?

Minnesota Rules 1309.0301, Table R301.2(1), provides a statewide residential design wind speed of 115 mph for Risk Category II, Exposure C. The building design is coordinated to the site and use.

What kinds of buildings do you build along the US-10 corridor?

We build garages, heated shops, machine sheds, barndominiums, contractor shops, storage buildings, and custom post-frame structures for acreage, farm, residential, and commercial uses.

Do you serve St. Cloud and Monticello from Becker?

Yes. Becker connects our St. Cloud and Twin Cities exurban service areas. The page serves Sherburne, Wright, Benton, and Stearns counties, including surrounding communities along US-10 and central Minnesota routes.

Do you help with Becker-area permits?

Yes. City, county, township, setback, and accessory-structure requirements vary by the site. Sherman helps owners organize the project details needed for local permitting and coordinates the construction plan around approved requirements.