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title: Can You Lift an Existing Pole Barn Checklist | FBi Buildings
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## Raising an Existing Pole Barn with QLYFT Checklist

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## 5 Key Factors to Determine if Your Older Pole Barn Can Be Lifted

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### Pole Barn Height & Building Design

The existing pole barn must be 12' to 18' tall to use the QLYFT building system.

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### Current Pole Barn Exterior & Interior

A portion of the building materials will be removed to lift the existing pole barn.

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### Building Location & Site Preparation

 Your location must be ready for post-frame construction crews and QLYFT equipment.

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