1. Do you put any wood in the ground with this building?

No, these buildings can be put on any type of concrete foundation, piers, foundation wall, or
monolithic slab.

2. Can I put one of these buildings up myself?

Yes, the kit is a very simple process to put together and We provide instructions and, when required,  personal assistance on how to put the building up.

3. Do I have to put metal siding and roof on my building?

No, because all of the girts and perlins are spaced 2’ on center any siding and roofing material can be installed.

4. What is the most economical type of roof to use?

A metal roof is the best value for your money, They are easy to install and they last a life time, as opposed to shingles which have to be replaced every 5 to 8 years.

5. Can I add overhangs to my building?

Overhangs are very easy to add onto a building, and they don’t add a lot to the final cost of the building.

6. I live in a remote area, is this building a good option for me?

Yes, because of the way that the building parts can be shipped the building can usually be shipped in one load so it eliminates the many trips usually required for building a traditional building.

7. What kind of wood is used for the beams and columns of the building kits?

We use Select Structural Douglas fir and larch lumber for all of the components of our buildings unlike some companies that will use a lower grade of lumber to cut corners.

8. How long does it take to get my building after I order it?

Generally it takes 3 weeks to 2 months to manufacture a building depending on the size.

9. I am not exactly sure what I need for my building, what do I do?

Most people are not exactly sure of what they want. We are happy to help you make your decision, we have many years of experience with these buildings, and can help answer any questions you might have.

10. Is This a Metal Building

Our building is a metal building in the sense that they can be covered with steel cladding on the roof and walls.

Other siding material such as house siding or wood can be used, if desired. The building frames are wood, with the exception of steel collar ties and knee braces. The knee braces are unique in the metal building business, and create an extremely strong connection between the roof system and the wall. This connection is one of the significant improvements over the pole building system, because of its superior strength. Most other metal buildings have a strong enough roof system, and strong walls, but a strong connection is critical to making a strong building. The wood frame of our building kit gives it a decided advantage over other metal buildings, because of the ease with which insulation, interior walls, shelves,work benches, etc., can be installed. No welding or bolting involved – just a few wood-working tools.

Our buildings are designed with a 4-in-12 or higher roof pitch. This provides a lofted ceiling, resulting in plenty of overhead room which can be used for lofts, storage or other purposes. Most metal buildings with all-steel frames have a much lower roof pitch, which eliminates the overhead room of a lofted ceiling.

11. How are they built

Our improved Pole Barn Kits are fully pre-fabricated buildings. The roof and wall framing is assembled in the factory, and the roof purlins and wall girts are pre-cut to size. They are typically packaged in large bundles, so they are easy to ship. These processes are much more efficiently done in a factory, with assembly-line systems, than on-site. This results in a building more easily and quickly erected on-site. Very little is typically required to erect one of our improved pole barn kits. The leg columns for the walls are put up and secured first. Depending on the size of the building, the roof beams are set in place with a crane or other suitable piece of equipment. The crane time involved is usually much less than that required for setting conventional trusses.

Usually the only cutting on-site is for installation of doors and windows. Due to the wood framing, that is easily done. Although the buildings are pre-fabricated, none of the parts or components are built before improved pole barn kit is ordered. Each building is custom-built for what the owner wants. The roof beams are built and shipped in halves, and the two halves fastened together on-site with plywood gussets. For shipping, this means that the lengths of the components will be one-half of what it would be in a building with conventional trusses. In a 50 foot wide building, for instance, the conventional trusses would be 50 feet long. With our pre-fabricated pole barn kits, with a 4-in-12 pitch, they would be approximately 26 feet long.

Big difference when shipping a building kit any distance.

The picture below is a 50’ x 100’ building with a 15’ x 100; foot porch as well as a 50’ x 20’ Lean too and all the lumber required for the internal walls. ALL ON ONE TRUCK and unloaded with a common farm tractor.