Pole Barn Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Structure in Top Shape
A pole barn is a terrific investment and can fulfill many needs. You might use one for storage, sheltering livestock, or parking vehicles. You can buy pole barns for sale as kits in many sizes, or you can hire someone to install them for you. No matter how big or small your pole barn might be, you need to maintain it. The following maintenance tips will help you to keep it in good shape and enable a long service life.
Watch Out for Rust
Pole barns have durable metal roofs, siding, and brackets that might corrode or rust over time. You need to closely inspect the metal components to spot any rust or corrosion and get rid of it. You also can use vents to better control the conditions inside a pole barn. According to Angi, it costs between $1,000 and $2,000 to add vents to pole barns to manage heat and moisture. Controlling the heat and moisture helps to minimize the potential for rust and corrosion affecting the inside of your pole barn.
Repair Loose and Damaged Siding
High winds can take a toll on your pole barn and cause the siding to loosen or suffer damage. It’s also possible for someone to accidentally damage the siding by getting too close to it with farm equipment or a vehicle. However the damage might occur, you need to regularly inspect the siding especially after windstorms to see if any pieces are loose or damaged. If so, you need to repair and secure the damage as soon as possible.
Clear Gutters and Remove Roof Debris
Building one of the many great pole barns for sale often includes placing gutters on them to move water away from the barn when it rains or snows. Just like the gutters on your home, you need to keep the gutters on your pole barn clear of debris so that they can do their job without getting clogged. The fall is especially hard on rain gutters and requires you to pay especially close attention to falling leaves, twigs, and general debris that might collect in the gutters. You also need to remove debris from the pole barn’s roof to protect against excessive weight.
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