Post Frame Buildings

So...why a post frame?

 

Here are a few reasons to choose a wood Post & Frame building for your barn, shop or Barndominium. 

• Post and frame buildings are often less expensive than steel buildings. On average about 15-20% depending on size and location. 

• Post frame buildings do not require a traditional foundation, thereby saving thousands of dollars on the project. 

• If the client chooses, a dirt or gravel floor can be installed after the building is completed. 

• Wood frame building can easily span up to 60’. 

• We recommend a building with an eave height of no more than 18’ under most circumstances. 

• Wood post and frame buildings are easy to erect and can be a good option for the do it yourself client. 

• No maintenance exterior with the metal siding and roof. 

 

Things to consider before going with a wood post and frame building:

• Limits to eave heights. Usually no more than 18’. 

• Limits to building width. Approximately 60’ more or less depending on the manufacturer. 

• Larger buildings usually require multiple trucks when shipping the building to the jobsite, therefore it would be a higher freight cost. 

• Lower fire rating than steel. 

• Possible termite hazzard as with any wood framed house

• Post frame buildings are not usually engineered top to bottom. The roof trusses are engineered by the manufacturer, but the rest of the structure is not. A registered structural engineer would need to stamp the building plans for a permit. 

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Overall, Post & Frame buildings are a great, economical option for your home or shop. We currently only serve Oklahoma for the post & frame buildings, however, if you are out of state we definitely still help you with the design.

 

Need help getting your building put up? No problem, we have a list of preferred contractors to erect your shop or home.