Post-Frame Technique

Articles and product profiles highlighting the use of post-frame techniques in buildings, typically utilizing solid-sawn posts or laminated wood wall columns.

Post-Frame R&T: Fall arrest system testing

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By Daniel P. Hindman  Ph.D., P.E., LEED Green Associate  / A fall is one of the most traumatic events that can happen on a jobsite. The effects of a fall, much like those of a wave spreading from a pebble … Read more »

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PFMI Update: Educate your post-frame customers!

Let the Post-Frame Advantage website work for you  / By John Ryan, NFBA Director, Market Development  / Have you visited the website postframeadvantage.com lately? It’s worth a visit, a bookmark and a link from your company site. Here are some … Read more »

Posted in FN June 2013, Frame Building News, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post Frame News | Tagged nfba, Post-Frame Advantage, post-frame building | Leave a comment

Storage for corrosive conditions: Tension fabric popular for buildings needed for harsh environments

By Sharon Thatcher, Rural Builder magazine – A popular choice by municipalities for the storage of salt and similar materials is tension fabric. The reason simply comes down to the harsh interior environments that a good fabric can handle. “In … Read more »

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The possibilities of post frame: Ohio DOT project helps move style beyond pole barns

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- By Sharon Thatcher, Rural Builder magazine – Municipal projects offer many opportunities for contractors who have the patience for the challenge. But for post-frame builders, the potential opportunities may not even be offered due to a lack of understanding … Read more »

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WoodWorks offers Wisconsin workshop on multi-story wood buildings

- Workshop on Building Bigger and Taller Multi-Story Wood Buildings in Milwaukee  -  UPDATE: this workshop will also be in Madison on May 15. See additional info below. The Wood Products Council’s WoodWorks program is hosting a workshop May 14 focused … Read more »

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Iowa “Made in America” building products

1015 32nd Ave. WestSpencer, Iowa  51301Phone: 800-360-6467Fax: 800-361-3452www.mwicomponents.com RETURN TO MAP . . .

Posted in Building Components, Construction Industry News, Frame Building News, Gutter Opportunities, Horse Barns, Low Rise Construction, Metal Builder, Metal Buildings, Metal Roofing Magazine, Post Frame, Post-Frame Technique, Products, Rural Builder Magazine, Supplier News | Tagged construction supplies, made in america companies, USA made construction supplies | Leave a comment

Indiana “Made-in-America” building products

Perma Column  Permanent foundation systems for post-frame buildings400 Carol Ann Ln., Ossian, IN, 46777, United StatesFax: 260-622-7192www.permacolumn.com   RETURN TO MAP . . .

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A post-frame success story in Canada

If you’ve recently attended a Frame Building Expo, you know there are devoted fans of post-frame in Canada. You meet them at the Expo. The Calgary Herald has published an article about two post-frame guys - Al Williams and Jerry Myer … Read more »

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Shallow post and pier foundation design: Major revision of standard completed

By David Bohnhoff, Ph.D., P.E.  /  In October 2012 the latest version of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers’ engineering practice (EP) for the design of shallow post foundations was approved by ANSI. The official designation of this … Read more »

Posted in FN April 2013, Frame Building News, Low Rise Construction, Post Frame, Post-Frame Technique, Research and Technology | Tagged post-frame, Research & Technology, shallow post and pier foundation | Leave a comment

2012 NFBA Buildings of the Year

April 2013 Frame Building News

NFBA recognizes ‘best of the best’ for 2012 The announcement of the Buildings of the Year Awards is one of the highlights at the annual National Frame Building Expo. A large audience gathered for the NFBA luncheon at the Memphis … Read more »

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