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Building Pole Barn Homes on Colorado Acreage

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Building Pole Barn Homes on Colorado Acreage

People who didn’t get into their new pole barn homes before this Christmas will be dreaming for next year. The Christmas stable 2000 years ago was quite different from the barndominiums being built in the 21st century. These one- and two-story ranch style buildings decked out to the owner’s needs gained prominence in the new millennium.

Large- and small-acreage properties lend themselves to pole barn homes. Nature enhances the simplicity of its modern architecture. ...

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Ice Skating Rinks Built in Open or Enclosed Pole Buildings

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Ice Skating Rinks Built in Open or Enclosed Pole Buildings

‘Tis the season to pull out your ice skates. Do you want an ice-skating rink? Both open pole barns and enclosed pole buildings would accommodate any up-and-coming Olympian. Why not get fresh air all year using the recreation and sport of gliding across an ice surface on skates. Keep reading to see how it all started.Pole Buildings

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Pole Barns and Metal Buildings the Major Differences

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Differences between a Pole Barn and a Metal Building

Pole barns and metal buildings share construction methods but they differ in a few ways. If you plan to construct a house, or commercial or ranch building, learn about the methods of construction and materials.

First, post frame buildings or pole barns utilize wood frame building systems. Usually the walls of the building surround wooden posts. These posts or poles are sunken into the ground or anchored onto a concrete foundation. They ...

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How Do I Add a New Detached Garage to my Colorado Property?

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How Do I Add a New Detached Garage to my Colorado Property?

If you would like to add a detached garage to your property, listen up. Start with preliminary investigations. Look up the neighborhood covenants and restrictions. Look into the zoning. And talk to your financial advisor or banker. Once you have a basic understanding of the possibilities, you will have the confidence to proceed. You will not be spinning your wheels or backtracking out of a tricky situation later.

Neighborhood ...

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Wondering How to Maintain Your Equestrian Arena?

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Wondering How to Maintain Your Equestrian Arena?

You’ll extend the lifespan of your equestrian arena if you meticulously keep the building and equipment. Last week we talked about the equipment you could need. Today let us get down in the dirt. The main duties needed to support an equestrian arena include:

  1. Clearing droppings
  2. Even wear and tear
  3. Minimize turning out
  4. Leveling the surface
  5. Controlling dust

Clearing Droppings

Clearing droppings ranks as the most important janitorial job at a horse arena. To keep this under control, post signs ...

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Equip your Riding Arena for any Horse Activity

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Equip your Riding Arena for any Horse Activity

While every riding arena needs the basics, the equipment needed for every equestrian sport differs. The philosophy of the trainer also affects the equipment list. Here will get you going by talking about several variables.

Basic Equipment Needs

Make your introduction to your new equestrian arena easy. Start gathering some basic equipment during construction. It sounds unexciting but you’ll need a poop scoop and a way to transport waste out of the arena. That ...

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Build a New Custom Commercial Shop with Office – Central Colorado

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Build a New Custom Commercial Shop with Office – Central Colorado

When you decide to take the leap open your own auto shop, talk to us at Sapphire Construction, Inc. We’ll take your vision of a new custom commercial shop with office up a notch. You’ll have a comfortable place to work and to train an apprentice. It’s a good time to start with the “I Make America” movement of trade-workers and join Mike Rowe as a cheerleader for both ...

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How to Build Indoor Riding Arenas in Colorado

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How to Build Indoor Riding Arenas in Colorado

In Colorado equestrians like to have both indoor and outdoor arenas, also called schools. Although, they come with greater expenses–increased property taxes, and electrical and lighting expenses, covered equestrian arenas provide the best protection from the weather. Well-designed, indoor arenas can up the game in any equestrian discipline. The design for riding arenas must emphasize safety–for horses, riders, and spectators.

If you’d like to build an arena in Colorado, you’ll need to study ...

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Tools to Fast Track Planning for Custom Pole Barns

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Tools to Fast Track Planning for Custom Pole Barns

In Colorado we fast track the planning for custom pole barns. Four helpful planning tools facilitate the process. Customers come to us with ideas for their dream buildings. Then we team up to perfect the plans, prep the building sites. Making a clients dreams become reality turns into a fun journey. Of course, the talented crew plays a crucial role, too. Watch your fabulous pole barn appear!

What planning tools help speed ...

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Post Frame Construction for School Expansion

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Post Frame Construction for School Expansion

Post frame construction helps public schools, private schools, and colleges cut costs and time for new buildings. Similarly, gymnastic and ballet schools, golf schools, Tae Kwon Do academies, and other extracurricular activities also thrive in post-frame buildings. So do churches and charter schools.

School needs vary. One starts from the ground while another needs to add a building. Our solutions address every situation. We design custom school buildings with post frame construction to solve ...

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