Research and Technology

Technical articles on research and technology dedicated to the post-frame industry.

Can wood be used as a fire wall? Test proves it can

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Sharon Thatcher

An hourly rated wall — rated as high as 3 hours — may be required to separate building areas or occupancy types to meet the International Building Code requirement for life safety. For architects, builders and engineers, this usually means … Read more »

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Post-Frame Building System defined

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jim Austin

By David R. Bohnhoff  PhD, PE December 31, 2010, marked a milestone for the post-frame building industry. On that date, the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers was informed its new standard, ASABE S618 Post Frame Building System Nomenclature, … Read more »

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