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  1. bglass

    Pole Barn Truss Raising

    Thanks for the reply... I am wondering why you think this would be more time intensive. I can see the added cost of building some sort of rigging for the post tops and the winches/chain hoists. This would be somewhat offset by the cost to rent a fork lift. I once rigged up a fairly large...
  2. bglass

    Pole Barn Truss Raising

    I am in the process of building a pole barn, and am considering different methods of raising the roof. I have seen a pole barn roof constructed on ground level, then winched into place. I didn't actually see this done, but drove by on my way to work and the truss/purlins etc were all framed up...

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