Why Post-Frame Construction?
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is “how are pole barns, pole building, metal buildings, and pre-engineered buildings different?” These are common terms that area all used to refer to the same thing. Here at Keystone, we refer to all of these buildings as post-frame buildings or structures.
Post-frame construction refers to an engineered wood-frame building system. This type of construction relies on large poles or posts buried in the ground or on a foundation. These posts, along with girts, are what support the building and replace the wood studs, steel framing or concrete masonry that support traditional building structures.
Unique Advantages
Post-frame construction offers unique advantages in terms of design, construction, flexibility, and structural efficiency. It is well suited for many commercial, industrial, agricultural, and residential applications.
Flexibility
Flexibility is a key benefit. When you choose to build a post-frame construction structure, nearly every aspect of your building can be customized to your liking. You choose dimensions. You choose colors. You choose all the fine details. These are just a few of the custom options available to our clients: doors, windows, siding, wainscot, heated floors, radiant heat, widow’s peaks, and cupolas.
Cost
The cost is dependent upon the size, features and options chosen. Do-it-yourself types can even do most if not all of the construction themselves.
Post-Frame Construction Benefits
Treated Wood Posts
Wood posts function as support columns in an engineered system of strategically integrated wood-framing components, a system that permits construction costs – both time and materials – to be cut in numerous ways.
Posts are often glue-laminated and solid-sawn columns are pressure-treated with preservatives approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.
With posts in place, remaining framing components, including those for doors and windows of virtually any dimension, are installed in record time. Before you know it, framing is complete and ready for roof trusses.
The significant savings in construction time and materials means you can have the building you want at significantly less cost while meeting major building codes and construction requirements.
Basic Structure
The basic structure incorporates diaphragm design, metal plate-connected wood roof trusses, shear walls, and other engineered elements that make it very resilient.
Diaphragm design makes buildings capable of flexing and returning to their designed shape, making them more resistant to extreme environmental and seismic loads than other structures. Numerous studies have demonstrated that post frame performs well in high winds and seismic loading conditions.
Unequaled Flexibility
The unequaled flexibility of post frame construction means your building can be designed to make best use of the available site. Post frame buildings offer clear spans large enough to meet the most demanding requirements and total widths and heights can be tailored to meet your need for today and tomorrow!
Adaptability
Further, the flexibility and adaptability of post frame construction means you specify the style of architecture most appropriate for your business, building site or your individual taste without incurring budget-busting costs.
The bottom line: You’ll get the lowest cost per square foot when you choose post-frame construction!
Common Uses of
Post-Frame Construction Structures
Post-frame construction structures are an excellent choice for both consumers and businesses alike:
Houses
Cabins
Garages
Residential storage
big toy sheds
Sheds
Workshops
Manufacturing Facilities
Airplane Hangers
Sports Facilities
Mini-Storage Facilities
Gyms
Commercial and Industrial Storage
Farming / Agricultural Uses
Equestrian
Churches
Church Activity Buildings
Pavilions
Gazebos
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