advantages of a post frame building

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You’ve grown and you need more room…Good news! Expanding a post frame building is much easier and often less disruptive than with other types of construction. The post frame structure typically has wider clear space between vertical supports which allows the addition be connected at nearly any point with fewer changes and prep.

The open uninterrupted space that is typical of post frame construction is perfect for accommodating just about any interior configuration. Without the load-bearing walls that are typical of other framing systems; post frame buildings easily allow as many, or as few, walls and partitions as you require.

Post frame construction is becoming a popular choice for many different types of buildings. Solid, durable, and economical, post frame methods are being used for schools, municipal buildings, fire stations, farm buildings, commercial buildings, and private residences.

Post-frame buildings are durable, energy-efficient, and an economical solution for many types of construction. State-of-the-art post frame construction methods have been adopted for civic buildings, schools, fire stations, churches and private residences.

Post-frame buildings offer a wide range of advantages over conventional building construction. In addition to the economies of a shorter build time from start to finish, fewer and less expensive materials, simpler ground preparation and reduced labor, post- frame’s overall cost and proven durability typically result in lower insurance costs per square foot to protect […]