As your needs change or your business grows, space in your post frame building can become cramped. While you may have started with an ample-sized building originally, your space needs may have changed over time. When you discover the need for more room, you must consider post frame expansion. But how do you go about this? Your original structure is in great shape, but it is now just too small to accommodate all your needs. You had considered building bigger in the first place, but budget restraints drove your decision.
Below, we consider how best to approach the necessary expansion of your post frame structure.
How to Add Space to Your Current Post Frame Structure
As with the design of the original building, consulting with a post frame construction specialist can be extremely helpful for expansion. An additional set of eyes and opinions likely will present ideas and solutions you may not have considered.
Building space shortages are common problems and the building’s purpose may vary. Farmers may want extra space for their equipment, retailers may want more room to display their goods, hobbyists want to add new items, and equestrian building owners simply desire more space for horses and exercise routines.
Keeping your entire operation under one roof is usually the biggest motivator for expansion. All going well, the site selection you made originally will allow you to add additional structure without disrupting the overall flow of the operation.
Whether adding to a conventional building or onto a post frame structure, post frame expansions are often less expensive than other building options.
Steps to Follow
1. Determine the amount of space you will require.
How much space do you need? Have you already used all your existing space or are you just beginning to feel cramped?
Calculating additional space is the most important decision. When you have considered all the possibilities with the existing room and have a firm grasp of the need, you should contact a professional for advice and suggestions. The consultant can help you visualize the future space better and help you design an addition that makes sense.
2. Consult a professional
A post frame expert from one of the most reputable companies is a tremendous asset. These individuals have seen many structures and know what works and what to avoid. Certain wrong assumptions can be expensive, but a professional can help you avoid these.
The professional will take your wants and needs into consideration to propose a plan that will make the most sense for your space and budget.
3. Determine how your existing site location will be affected
Deciding where to attach the addition is an important part of the planning process. As with the original, you will need to assess where the entrances and exits should be and how they will work from the outside.
Always leave plenty of room for vehicles to maneuver and ensure that you have the required access.
4. How will your completed structure look?
New additions can sometimes create an awkward appearance to the overall structure. Make your expansion appears seamless by using the same types of materials in the new section. If possible, keep the roof pitch compatible and match the windows and doors.
A new addition does not have to look like a new addition. Make your new exterior blend with the original for a flawless finish.
Contact Pacemaker Post Frame Buildings
Pacemaker Post Frame Buildings has been providing first-class solutions for planning, supplying, and building for individuals in Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and Northwest Ohio for fifty years.
Pacemaker Post Frame Buildings has been a leader in the industry during that time, growing with many design and building innovations.
You can view many of their completed projects by visiting their website Gallery.
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You may also call an expert at Pacemaker by phone at 888-834-4448.
