What Is a Pole Shed?

Foundation

• Unlike the solid foundation of a traditional shed, the pole shed's foundation is made by simply digging a hole for each post, then filling in around each post with concrete.

Floor

• Where a traditional shed has a floor of blocks or concrete, the pole shed has a natural dirt floor (although a crushed stone, concrete or timber floor can be added later if your budget allows.)

Roof

• The most common roof styles on a pole shed are a gable or gambrel-style roof. A gable roof consists of two flat sections set at an angle to each other (commonly found on houses). A gambrel-style roof has two additional flat sections on each side (commonly seen on barns).

Materials

• A very large pole barn shed may require a steel frame, but a smaller pole shed can be built with rough-cut lumber for the poles and beams, says the Secrets of Shed Building website.

Benefits

• Pole sheds are versatile, in that you can configure the space to meet your specific needs. You may wish to keep a large portion of the shed open, with a small part enclosed to store equipment and tools.