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Pole barns and anti-lift pads

jar546

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At what size pole building do you see anti-lift designs specified for the vertical support posts that make up the frame?

I have noticed on small jobs such as a 30x60 single story, they are never spec'd. But on larger jobs that are 2 story or have a larger footprint, they are specified. I have seen 2x8's 96" long specified in opposite directions and in some instances, just a 2x6 wrapped around the post.

I assume wind loading is the biggest concern.
 
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