Why A Pole Building

A pole building (also known as post frame) is a simplified building technique adapted from the labor-intensive traditional timber framing technique. Pole buildings use large wood posts that get buried into the ground to provide support for the load of the building.  These posts can be 4 to 6 feet down in the ground. The posts are connected by dimensional lumber girts sized to meet the load requirement needed for the specific area, all of which support a roof made from engineered clear span trusses.  The method was developed and matured during the 1930s as agricultural practices changed, including the shift toward engine-powered farm equipment and the demand for cheaper, larger barns and storage areas.

The benefits of a post frame building include:

• Sturdier -  The support of the weight of the building in most post frame buildings come from the poles. Every pole building is rated for a snow load based on your location, so when it comes to supporting the building against wind and snow, you get a stronger building with the poles transferring the weight of the load directly into the ground. 

• Affordability - Post frame buildings have posts that are 4-6 feet deep, therefore a concrete foundation is not required. On average, a concrete foundation could be 8-15% of your total cost. Pole buildings also require fewer materials meaning lower costs.

• Quicker Build/Less Labor Intensive - Since pole buildings do not require a foundation for support, you do not have to wait for the right weather. Due to the design of post frame buildings it requires less time than our buildings. 

• More Design Choices - There are lots of color options available in a variety of different roofing and siding materials. Post frame buildings do not rely on interior walls to do the heavy lifting. This allows you have much larger doors and window openings. The poles around the outside of the building bear the entire load, so this means you can enjoy a wide open space inside your building (great for commercial use). Pole buildings also make it much easier to construct an addition, large porch or overhang. Thanks to the structure of the walls, you won’t have to overcome the hurdles you would if you were building off a stud wall.