What is Post Frame?
Post-frame construction is a highly engineered wood-frame building system that meets UBC and IBC standards. Unlike traditional wood studs, steel framing, or concrete masonry, post-frame buildings use large, solid-sawn or laminated columns to transfer loads to the ground or a foundation. Optional plastic barrier systems can enhance protection for wood and concrete components.
Post-frame structures are built faster than traditional buildings. Their larger posts and interlocking frames support greater loads with fewer materials, reducing both construction time and costs. With posts spaced farther apart than studs, these buildings allow for larger wall cavities, improving insulation and enhancing energy efficiency over the building’s lifespan.
Versatile in design, post-frame buildings can accommodate nearly any exterior façade while meeting high standards for quality and aesthetics. This efficient, cost-effective construction method is ideal for a wide range of applications, including commercial, industrial, municipal, residential, religious, and agricultural projects.
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