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shortbus_driver
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Sep 22, 2015

POLE BARN / GARAGE SIZE SUGGESTIONS

Hello - I'm not sure if this is the correct area to post such a question, but I'm looking at having a garage / pole barn built for storage, but I'm not sure what size to start looking at. I know 'as big as you can' will be the most popular answer.

I am looking at storing 2 27' BH trailers, and a soon to be purchased 23'-25' boat. The trailers will be about 33' - 34' overall length. I would also like to pull a car in there to work on it during the winter time if needed.

What are you suggestions for size, or what size do you have and what all do you store in it?

THANKS !!
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  • sunnybrooktoyha's avatar
    sunnybrooktoyha
    Explorer
    Sep 22, 2015
    I have a 30x44 and wish is was longer. Get as big as you can even if you don't think you will use it. You will trust me on this one. Good luck post what you went with.
  • Ivylog's avatar
    Ivylog
    Explorer III
    Sep 22, 2015
    Don't worry about waste... You need a opening that is 14' high. You can make it longer at a future date fairly easily, but not higher.
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Sep 22, 2015
    In our neck of the woods, the structure would need to be engineered. The engineer you choose should be able to determine sizing increments to best utilize building materials with the least amount of waste.
  • Boxer_Lovers's avatar
    Boxer_Lovers
    Explorer
    Sep 22, 2015
    45' by 50' here. Allow for height in case you have a 5 th wheel. I have two 7' x 14' slider doors for a 14' x 14' trailer entry.

    Down the same wall a 10' roll up door. Another sidewall has a 10 x 10' slider for equipment access. Passage door on other side wall. Back wall solid.

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