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title: Mark the Corners
description: "1. **Identify the First Corner:** - Choose a location for the first corner of the building. This is usually a front corner where you'll start measuring from. - Drive a stake into the ground to mark this corner. Ensure it…"
url: "https://thepolebarnkits.com/docs/mark-the-corners/"
updated: "2024-07-24"
category: Site Preparation
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# Mark the Corners

1. **Identify the First Corner:**
   - Choose a location for the first corner of the building. This is usually a front corner where you'll start measuring from.
   - Drive a stake into the ground to mark this corner. Ensure it is firmly in place.
2. **Measure and Mark the Length:**
   - Using your measuring tape, measure the full length of one side of the pole barn from the first corner stake.
   - Drive a second stake into the ground at the measured length to mark the second corner of the building.
3. **Measure and Mark the Width:**
   - From the first corner stake, measure the width of the building perpendicular to the first side.
   - Drive a third stake into the ground at the measured width to mark the third corner.
4. **Complete the Rectangle:**
   - From the third corner stake, measure the length of the building, parallel to the first side.
   - Drive a fourth stake into the ground to mark the fourth corner.
   - Finally, measure the width from the second corner to the fourth corner to ensure it matches the building’s width.