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Top 4 Advantages Of A Post-Frame Building

Typically known as pole barns, these post-frame buildings commonly have a laminated wood column every 8 feet.<br>These wood columns are connected by dimensional lumber girts sized to meet the load requirements of the specific area. All of this is then topped up by a roof made from engineered clear span trusses.<br>

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Top 4 Advantages Of A Post-Frame Building

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  1. Top 4 Advantages Of A Post-Frame Building

  2. Introduction Typically known as pole barns, these post-frame buildings commonly have a laminated wood column every 8 feet. These wood columns are connected by dimensional lumber girts sized to meet the load requirements of the specific area. All of this is then topped up by a roof made from engineered clear span trusses. Although framers have been calling these structures pole buildings for years, currently, architects and engineers have been referring to them as post-frame buildings.

  3. Post Frame Buildings Are Sturdier These buildings use thick wooden columns to create a rigid foundation that can resist snow, hail, and storms. The whole structure relies on the posts to transfer the mass and weight efficiently.

  4. They Can Be Built In Any Environment Post-frame buildings can be built anywhere as they can easily adapt to environmental conditions. This is because pole buildings have a multi-columned design that allows the lateral force to spread out evenly across the whole structure. Hence, due to their firm foundation, these buildings resist the constant shifting of the ground beneath them and thereby can be built in any environment.

  5. These Buildings Have A Smaller Foundation Cost Since pole buildings have columns inserted deeply in them, you won’t have to build a basement as a foundation for the whole structure. With a post-frame building, you won’t have to run into these types of hassles as its foundation is already strong, so you won’t have to spend extra money on its foundation.

  6. A Lot Of Styles And Color Options Another advantage of post-frame buildings is that they come with a lot of styles and colour options. So you can choose the style and colour of your post-frame building according to your preference.

  7. Conclusion Premium Built Structures is a full-service building and construction company based in Alberta and serving Western Canada. We offer several building styles, foundations, and door options, along with lighting and electrical services.

  8. Contact Us 120-112 Queensgate Crescent Red Deer, Alberta T4P 0P9 info@premiumbuilt.ca 1-877-277-3648 www.premiumbuilt.ca

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