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There’s a lot to learn about post frame buildings in Central Colorado. That’s exactly why Sapphire Construction in Castle Rock teams up with Lester Buildings. Our combined expertise enables us to offer property owners in Douglas County, Jefferson County, Elbert County and El Paso County state-of-the-art engineering and design for post frame buildings.
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Increasingly popular, pole buildings Colorado and throughout the nation have earned their excellent reputation. Many small and medium-size pole buildings feature a post-frame wood construction while the largest buildings boast huge steel poles. This construction style is suitable for both commercial and residential uses.
Strong foundations are absolutely necessary for the custom pole barns Colorado needs. Post-frame pole barns are similar to the common low-rise metal building. These post-frame building systems are constructed using two-dimensional primary frames connected with secondary framing members. These components are anchored in the foundation.
Various Foundations for Custom Pole Barns Colorado
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Custom-designed equestrian facilities with indoor and/or outdoor Colorado horse arenas are popular along the Front Range of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. From Denver ranches to Castle Rock horse properties, property owners install a wide variety of practice facilities including roping arenas, equestrian riding arenas, etc.
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Business owners and hobbyists alike are impressed with the variety of impressive Colorado steel buildings at Sapphire Construction. Steel is one of the most durable building materials. In its modern design with high-tech engineering, post frame steel buildings and steel options with wood frame structures are top choices along the Front Range.
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We are continuing our discussion on the subject of snow load and its effects upon post frame buildings in Colorado. In our blog last week, we talked about the importance of proper snow load design in Colorado. Snow load is a buildup of snow and ice seen during the winter months. We talked about stress factors and snow load capacities
Although this Colorado winter has been milder ...
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Colorado outbuildings undoubtedly withstand heavy winter weather stresses. Successful building design must account for large accumulations of snow and ice during colder months. Referred to as “snow load,” one cubic foot of snow weighs about 10 pounds and ice can weigh much more. Excess snow accumulation combined with refrozen snow melt or ice is one of the biggest threats to structures.
Agricultural buildings in Colorado are some of the most vulnerable ...
Continue Reading →Sapphire Construction keeps company with an array of industrious clients. On the whole, these are get-up-and-go kinds of folks. During the course of designing a sampling of Colorado pole buildings for them, we have developed a bit of an interest in their hobbies and pastimes. Take muscle cars. Our clients have taught us quite a bit about the care and restoration of muscle cars.
If you collect cars, ask about post frame auto shops to accommodate these showy vehicles on your Colorado property. Car enthusiasts have been collecting and restoring cars for over a century. Lots of people are willing to put work and money into restoring muscle cars, for example.
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Here’s an impetus to build a custom-designed automotive shop right in your own backyard. Ever dream of racing at Bandimere Speedway where the roar of your engine echoes off the monolithic red rocks?
Southwest of Denver in Jefferson County, Bandimere Speedway was built outside of Morrison in 1958 by John Bandimere. He sought to provide a safe environment for young people to learn about cars – and to keep them ...
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