Institutional
Post frame is often used for industrial buildings. Post-frame construction is ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, storage and other industrial facilities.
Post-frame construction is an engineered wood-frame building system that meets UBC and IBC standards. Post-frame buildings feature large, solid sawn posts or laminated columns instead of wood studs, steel framing, or concrete masonry. They transfer loads to the ground or surface-mounted to a concrete pier or masonry foundation, and may use plastic barrier systems for enhanced protection of wood and concrete posts or piers.
Post-frame structures are more quickly erected than other kinds of buildings. Because the larger posts and the interlocking frame can handle greater loads than stud-wall construction, fewer structural materials are needed, which saves time and other costs. Also, because posts are spaced farther apart than studs, post-frame buildings feature an exceptionally large wall cavity and provide ample room for insulation, lowering heating and cooling costs through the life of the building.
Almost any type of exterior façade may be installed on post-frame buildings, which can be designed to meet the highest standards for quality and aesthetics. Post-frame construction is an efficient and economical option for low-rise applications and is now the construction method of choice for any number of commercial, industrial, municipal, residential, religious, and agricultural projects.
A Career in Post Frame
APPLICATIONS
Agricultural
Post-frame buildings remain the selection of choice for most agricultural buildings, including horse barns, riding arenas and other equine, livestock and storage applications.
Commercial
Post frame is suitable for almost any low-rise commercial building. Architects and building owners select post frame for their retail shops, strip malls, office buildings, clinics, stores, hotels, and other commercial structures.
Industrial
Post frame is often used for industrial buildings. Post-frame construction is ideal for warehouses, manufacturing plants, storage and other industrial facilities
Residential
Homeowners select post frame for their residential building, garage, or remodeling projects thanks to its energy efficiency, durability, and design versatility. More and more homeowners and building management companies customize their building’s exterior and interior design with a post-frame foundation.
Garages
Whether you're building a garage, a workshop, a storage facility, or almost any other type of building, post-frame construction is the answer. More and more building owners are choosing post frame for their accessory buildings. Almost any kind of external and internal cladding may adorn the walls and roof of a post-frame building to match existing buildings.
Metal Buildings
Many people consider post-frame buildings as “metal buildings.” This is typically because metal cladding and metal roofing are commonly used in post-frame construction. Today, there is a wide variety of colors and beautiful metal products available that are durable and long lasting. Of course, any type of siding, roofing or other architectural features may be used with post frame.
Post-frame design and construction continues to impress my clients. The unique benefits continue to please clients across all types of buildings.
- NFBA Member
