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    May 13, 2010, 12:02 PM
    What size pole barn posts do I need to use?
    I live in Wisconsin and I am building a 32x40x10 pole barn. The plans I have call for 4x4 posts. Is this pole big enough or do I need to go with 6x6. The barn is just for shelter for some steers and a couple of horses.
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    May 13, 2010, 01:06 PM

    If this is a set of engineered plans you can go bigger but not smaller. Double check with whoever issues building permits in your area to see what their cpodes call for,
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    May 14, 2010, 06:48 PM

    Talk to these people. http://www.graberpost.com/
    They have been selling and building pole buildings for almost 40 years. They sell over 100 million dollars worth of buildings every year. They have dealers in Wisconsin.
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    May 14, 2010, 07:15 PM
    I have at least used 4X6 posts because steers and horses have the tendency to lean against things,rub,push,etc.

    I have even seen the 4X6's break (within a week of installation), due to this, I would say go with the 6X6 ,what could the harm be?A few more bucks verses replacement of the post?
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