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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 […]

Whether for municipal, commercial, agricultural, or residential use, post frame buildings offer substantial advantages over conventional construction. For staying on budget and creating the most value per square foot, post frame buildings have become a growing solution for more applications than ever. And post frame buildings meet all UBC and IBC codes.

Budgets are always an issue when planning a durable, practical, and efficient municipal building. Tight budgets limit city managers and legislators even during periods of prosperity. Unnecessary expenditures are simply not an option when budgeting for a new fire station, government building, school bus garage, or other city-funded structure. The best, most economical design is […]

Post frame buildings did not just appear recently on the scene as a building option. As we know, many durable agricultural buildings have been constructed using post frame methods for decades. However, if you find yourself in a large furniture showroom, car dealership, garden center, grocery or drug store, or even the local post office, it […]

Before you can look up to admire the beauty and sensibility of your post frame building, it is necessary for you first to consider what lies beneath it. Site selection and proper site preparations are critical elements to ensuring a safe and long-lasting post frame building. As with any construction method, improper site preparation can […]

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.