There’s a lot to learn about post frame buildings in Central Colorado. That’s exactly why Sapphire Construction in Castle Rock teams up with Lester Buildings. Our combined expertise enables us to offer property owners in Douglas County, Jefferson County, Elbert County and El Paso County state-of-the-art engineering and design for post frame buildings.
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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
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.
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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Why care about the quality of interior walls in Colorado horse barns? After all, it’s just a barn. Our equine friends can withstand the cold and heat. That is if the horses are mature and healthy and the winds are calm.
But look where we are. Along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, we may experience drastic ...
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