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The Evolution of the Pole Building Design

Now, the pole building, pole barn, or post-frame construction. From early beginnings with Asian peoples, the pole building design enjoys an interesting heritage coupled with a continual evolution and improvements.

Rudimentary Pole Building

Early peoples deemed the use of tree poles as effective to create large shelters and homes. However, they were short-lived.  Outside of dry climates, rot and insects weakened the poles within a few years.  In later times near the water, people ...