{"id":370,"date":"2018-07-23T11:25:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T15:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diypolebarns.com\/learn\/?p=370"},"modified":"2018-07-23T11:25:41","modified_gmt":"2018-07-23T15:25:41","slug":"advantages-of-post-frame-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.diypolebarns.com\/learn\/advantages-of-post-frame-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Advantages of Post-Frame Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

Space, it may be the final frontier on Star Trek, but here on Earth it is the reason people build outbuildings! Whether you are an entrepreneur, an equestrian, need a garage – or simply a way to declutter the one you have – looking at the advantages post-frame construction offers is smart.<\/p>\n

There are many reasons pole barns (or post-frame construction) have been a popular choice for outbuildings since the 1930s<\/a>. In fact, according to the National Frame Building Association (NFBA<\/a>), \u201cPost-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.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here we will look at the top 5 advantages of this type of construction and why post frame construction is such a popular choice.<\/p>\n

Affordability<\/h2>\n

The effective yet simple design of post-frame construction requires fewer materials and results in easier, faster construction. This lowers the cost of materials and, when necessary to hire contractors, can also lower those costs.<\/p>\n

The posts<\/a> that support the structure are placed directly into the ground which results in little to no foundation costs.\u00a0 This means that a continuous concrete foundation isn\u2019t necessary and reduces time and money in the construction process.<\/p>\n

Built to Last<\/h2>\n

Just like telephone poles – the pole barn\u2019s namesake – are designed to last through decades of wind, rain and snow, post-frame construction is designed to withstand years of weather. The force of wind and snow is transferred into the soil due to the deeply-seated poles. DIY Pole Barns calculates snow loads<\/a> into the design of your project and adjusts the spacing of your trusses based on the snow load in your area.<\/p>\n

The larger, deep-seated poles provide higher resistance to harsh weather than stick-built designs. These sturdy materials naturally give your building a longer life span than other types of construction.<\/p>\n

Great for a Variety of Uses<\/h2>\n

Farmers may have been the major builders of pole barns at one time, but barns aren\u2019t the only possibility with post-frame construction; and they aren\u2019t just for farmers anymore! Post-frame construction has continued to gain popularity with such uses as:<\/p>\n