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The typical siding and roofing material on a post frame style building is ribbed metal.These are fastened directly to the 2” x 4” stringers run every 24”-30” on the posts and trusses.Because metal siding and roofing is rigid and self-supporting, it is not necessary to use OSB or plywood on the walls or roof to support the steel – another point of cost savings over traditional construction methods.

Unlike the old days, reputable builders do not build post frame buildings just “off the cuff.” A properly built structure will have roof trusses designed by an engineer, as well as structural carriers to hold up the trusses and transfer the weight of the roof to the posts. A properly designed roof system will take into account both the wind and snow load ratings for your local area, as determined by the Federal Government’s National Building Code, and will be structurally braced to hold up as well as any traditionally built home or building.

The post frame method has advanced so far in the intervening years that we need to totally rethink what a post frame building can be.

Post Frame Construction Basics

"Many people, when they think of post frame buildings, think of old style pole barns constructed with castoff telephone poles and timbers. And while this was true at one time, the construction method has advanced so far in the intervening years that we need to totally rethink what a post frame building can be."

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webuildpolebarnsindiana.com In this series, we will be discussing various aspects of post frame construction. The pros and cons of post frame building compared to conventional construction, as well as the benefits and potential limitations of this construction method. But first, we will discuss the basics: What exactly is post

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