What is the diffrence between a Pole Barn and a Barn?

Question

What is the diffrence between a Pole Barn and a Barn?

Answer 1

You could say that all pole barns are barns but not all barns are pole barns.

Pole barns don't have a traditional foundation or load bearing walls. Instead they may have a concrete slab and anchored wooden posts that sheet metal is typically nailed onto. Their main advantage is that they are economical to build.

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