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Post frame construction has advantages over other construction methods. Check out these finishing touches for your post frame building.

Considering building a new home to accommodate your family? Learn how efficient and low maintenance post frame homes can be.

In terms of construction materials, there are good reasons for using shingles vs metal roofing on your pole building, the reasons are in this post.

Post frame buildings are frequently an ideal solution for budget-driven decision-makers. Fewer materials, less labor, shorter time from design to finish, and more sustainable raw materials are the key drivers to creating a practical and less expensive structure. Ongoing operating and energy costs are an essential cost element, as well. Energy management must always be […]

Over time, post frame buildings may need repairs just like any other structure. Upgrading may be essential for older buildings that were constructed without the newest technologies and materials that last a lifetime. However, even with the older structures, repairing or reconfiguring is easier than making similar repairs on conventional-type constructions.

If you have a versatile, durable, and economical post-frame or pole-barn building, insulation may be necessary. In our area, we have weather that makes it uncomfortable for people, animals, and equipment as well as unsuitable for running water and many stored products and supplies.

Because wood components are the essential elements of post frame construction, the quality of the lumber is critical. According to the Southern Pine Inspection Bureau (SPIB), a notable difference can exist between the two commonly used grading systems, Machine Stress-Rated (MSR) and Visual Grading. Why Must Lumber Be Graded? In decades past, all lumber was […]

Builders and building owners are discovering the many advantages that post frame construction offers compared to more traditional stick or steel-framed buildings. The simple, yet sophisticated engineering of post frame construction delivers a durable, versatile, and economical alternative to other building methods. Post frame buildings are ideal solutions for government and office buildings, fire stations, […]

Post frame construction is a durable and affordable building option for many applications. While some confuse this well-accepted framing style with simple pole barn buildings of the past, post frame construction is a product of highly sophisticated engineering techniques that withstand the most severe wind conditions and last a lifetime.

Pole barns have been part of the American landscape for decades. As a versatile and economical solution for agricultural buildings that offers plenty of clear space for storage, animals, and equipment, these buildings require fewer materials and less labor to construct. The essential approach used to construct pole barns has not changed much. However, one […]