Post Frame Buildings

Post frame buildings are engineered wood-frame systems featuring large, widely spaced supporting columns. Post frame buildings have many benefits that make them an ideal choice for commercial construction, barns, and storage facilities. Advantages of a post frame building include, but aren’t limited to, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, sustainability, durability, and design flexibility. Here are the […]

Post frame buildings come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and specifications. It’s not just for commercial use, farming, or horse stables!  If you think a little outside the box, you can come up with an infinite amount of uses for them. Here are top residential uses for a post frame building.

Homeowners or business owners accustomed to stud wall construction are amazed at the versatility of post frame buildings. Because of the endless variety in post frame construction, the interior is limited only by your imagination and budget. Simplicity At its core, such as a non-insulated agricultural or equestrian building, the interior is the back side […]

Are you looking for an easy way to keep your livestock and equipment safe? Many people have invested in post frame buildings because they are quick, sturdy and affordable housing solutions for their animals and storage needs. If you’re thinking about investing in a post frame building, it’s important to know how to properly maintain […]

Post-frame building is a simplified building technique that makes use of large posts or poles that are embedded in the ground below the frost line. The posts sit on a concrete foundation at the base of the hole.  The poles give vertical support while horizontal girts and truss system give lateral support to tie the […]

When it comes to constructed buildings, facilities, units, and pre-fabricated structures, seeing is believing. There are plenty of outfits who can promise a lot but fail to live up to expectations. This is why smart buyers don’t just rely on pretty pictures and paperwork. They visit past post frame building projects and see first-hand the […]

You want a post frame building for your farm or business. Regardless of what purpose your building is for there are certain technical aspects that you will want to consider before signing a building contract. Don’t make the mistake of overlooking contract details. Here are some of the highlights one should consider.

Condensation can cause a great deal of damage to a post frame building.  It’s simply one of those areas that you have to prepare for in constructing your new pole building.  Your buildings purpose may also contribute to the humidity levels that cause condensation.  When the temperature and humidity conditions reach the dew point, moisture […]

A structure’s strength and durability rely on the frame and material being used. Several factors affect the structural integrity of a post frame building. A building is as strong as the sum of all these factors. It’s important to understand local building codes and requirements and design the building accordingly.  Here are some areas and […]

Thinking of building a new barn, warehouse or a pole building? Here are some of the dos and don’ts of post frame construction you should consider in planning your own post frame project.  If you’re not employed in the construction field, you may think the construction process is as easy as putting a post in […]