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What is the fastest, most cost-effective way to build Central Colorado garages? Spring is in full swing. It is the perfect time to add garage space. Sapphire Construction, Inc. teams up with Lester Buildings to help Colorado property owners in Douglas County, Elbert County, ...
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Increasingly popular, pole buildings Colorado and throughout the nation have earned their excellent reputation. Many small and medium-size pole buildings feature a post-frame wood construction while the largest buildings boast huge steel poles. This construction style is suitable for both commercial and residential uses.
Strong foundations are absolutely necessary for the custom pole barns Colorado needs. Post-frame pole barns are similar to the common low-rise metal building. These post-frame building systems are constructed using two-dimensional primary frames connected with secondary framing members. These components are anchored in the foundation.
Various Foundations for Custom Pole Barns Colorado
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Custom-designed equestrian facilities with indoor and/or outdoor Colorado horse arenas are popular along the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. From Denver ranches to Castle Rock horse properties, property owners install a wide variety of practice facilities including roping arenas, equestrian riding arenas, etc.
Custom pole buildings are ...
Thinking about using post frame buildings for commercial or private use in Colorado? Below are a number of terms used approved by the American National Standard for “Post Frame Building System Nomenclature.” This list of common definitions will help keep everyone – property owners, architects, and builders – on the same page throughout the design and construction process.
Business owners and hobbyists alike are impressed with the variety of impressive Colorado steel buildings at Sapphire Construction. Steel is one of the most durable building materials. In its modern design with high-tech engineering, post frame steel buildings and steel options with wood frame structures are top choices along the Front Range.
Post-frame design allows ...
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The whys and wherefores of post frame buildings construction in the United States are carefully laid out during meetings held at the Annual National Frame Building Expo. Entitled “The Framework for Success,” this year’s event was held February 18-20, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Held during offseason, the yearly gathering is sponsored by the National Frame Building Association.
Are you dreaming of an automotive workshop or larger garage? The team at Sapphire Construction is ready to help you envision the best options for Colorado custom garages to suit your individual property. Leaning on the engineering expertise and top-quality materials furnished by Lester Buildings, Sapphire Construction is a leading provider of post frame ...
We are continuing our discussion on the subject of snow load and its effects upon post frame buildings in Colorado. In our blog last week, we talked about the importance of proper snow load design in Colorado. Snow load is a buildup of snow and ice seen during the winter months. We talked about stress factors and snow load capacities
Although this Colorado winter has been milder ...
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Colorado outbuildings undoubtedly withstand heavy winter weather stresses. Successful building design must account for large accumulations of snow and ice during colder months. Referred to as “snow load,” one cubic foot of snow weighs about 10 pounds and ice can weigh much more. Excess snow accumulation combined with refrozen snow melt or ice is one of the biggest threats to structures.
Agricultural buildings in Colorado are some of the most vulnerable ...
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