post frame construction

Every building requires regular maintenance to retain their strength, appearance, and serviceability. Wooden buildings may need painting or stain while stone and brick gets cleaned, and metal sidings and roofing should be washed and cleared of unwanted debris. Fasteners and bolts must be checked, replaced or tightened throughout to ensure the integrity of the overall […]

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, […]

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 […]

Post frame construction is becoming an ever more popular option for just about any type of building. Whether for agricultural buildings, schools, municipal buildings, fire stations, warehouses, or even residences; the versatility and durability of a properly built post frame building are unquestionable.

Barns, stables, sheds and other farm-type buildings require sturdy, permanent construction to withstand severe weather conditions, heavy loads, and the pounding from equipment and livestock. Shortcuts in construction become very costly when the building requires replacement or the contents become damaged.

Post frame buildings often survive hurricanes, tornadoes, and high winds when other types of buildings succumb to those extreme forces. Properly constructed post frame buildings distribute the force evenly throughout the structure and directly into the ground, unlike standard stick frame construction.  This durability can mean fewer costs in the event of extreme storms. Here […]

Whether for storage, animal shelter or other purposes, pole barns built with post frame construction methods are the most efficient way to erect a building that provides a large, uninterrupted space. Besides agricultural structures, post frame construction is regularly used for fire stations and warehouses that need substantial square footage without vertical beams to break […]

A detailed plan is more than just a great idea when constructing a building, it’s essential. However; the planning process need not be complicated, and for a post frame building it is easier than other types of construction. One of the significant advantages of building with a post frame design is that the plan may […]