pole buildings

Post frame building construction isn’t necessarily a new form of construction. In actuality, it’s been in use for centuries, particularly along coastlines where shelters needed to be elevated above the water level. But it certainly has evolved and developed in the procedures and materials used to become a leading building construction style today.

Whether you’re a business owner in Indiana seeking more space for your inventory, a farmer in Ohio wanting room for your tractors and tools, or a property owner in Michigan needing a place for your rugged winter toys, you’ll want to seriously consider post-frame construction.

The restaurant business is a hectic, all-day affair in which you and your staff are bustling about all day, catering to the needs of your valued customers. Before they even taste the food, they have to walk into your restaurant building – it has to be attractive, sturdy and have enough room for your customers […]

Post frame construction is a type of structure that’s been in use for centuries. Long poles made from tree trunks were sunk into the ground and used as frame members and roof supports. The rest of the structure was then built around these sunken poles.

A pole barn can be a great addition to your property. These versatile buildings can adapt to shifting needs with ease. Properly built and maintained, these outbuildings can last generations. When considering adding a pole barn to your property, you may be tempted to build the barn yourself with a pole barn kit from the nearest […]

Your need for a pole building is likely driven by a need to store and protect important equipment and supplies from the elements. Whether you own a business, farm, or just have a large yard, a pole building is versatile, flexible, and adaptable to your particular needs. Some people simply need a large, protected space […]

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 […]

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 […]

What is a post frame building? A post-frame building may be called by several other names, among them pole barns, pole buildings, pole framing, post-frame construction and pole building framing. The form of construction known as post-frame building is a simplified technique derived from the post-and-beam or “timber framing” construction commonly used in the 19th century. It arose […]

Door and window locations Pole buildings are a wonderful addition to your property. The use of the building is important when deciding on window and door location. If you want windows for functionality or aesthetics it often depends on the use of your building. Perhaps your purpose is to house livestock, if so functionality can […]