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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.

When designing a horse barn, comfort for the horses and efficiency for the human caretakers are the primary considerations. The structure should be well ventilated with plenty of light and structured for easy access. Tack, food, water, and supplies should be readily available, and space should be ample to allow horses to move around comfortably.

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 construction for pole barns or other agricultural and commercial buildings is one of the most cost-effective, durable, and versatile construction method devised to-date. A well-anchored, perfectly erected pole barn provides a lifetime of service at relatively low cost. Moreover, subsequent modifications to your pole barn are far easier than with other types of […]