Blog

Colorado Pole Buildings That Have You Covered: Let It Snow!

Are you thinking of adding any new Colorado pole buildings to get in out of the cold? It must be engineered to handle big wind and snow loads. Sapphire Construction has got you covered in more ways than our beautiful roof system. We go the extra mile to design every one of our custom outbuildings to suit the location, purposes, and your personal style. So, let it snow around Douglas County!

Do you know what could be the maximum annual snow load to expect along the Front Range? It varies by elevation. Although some regions next to the Rocky Mountains register over 9800 feet, most of the real estate in Douglas and Elbert counties sits in the foothills—from about 5800 to 6700 feet. Our architects and designers and engineers put their heads together to build custom low-rise buildings in Colorado that are not only attractive and strong but durable in snowy, mountain weather conditions.

Snow Weights

Maximum annual snow weights are usually measured by the snow water equivalent. Alternatively, measurement stations opt to simply measure inches of snow. Possible annual snow weights then must be estimated. Settled snow sites in Colorado are based on the findings of the SEAC Snow Load Committee.

Nonetheless, we do not cut corners. Partnering with Lester Buildings, our engineers compound snow weight based on a series of snowstorms possible in the area. Using the highest possible numbers, we anticipate compounding elements such as repeated freezes and wind tunnels. The result is proven pole buildings that stand up to very severe weather conditions, even as other brands may fail.

Settled Snow

As an aside, the snow load and moisture content differs from that of other areas of the United States. Calculated for post-frame construction methods, our engineers plot the relationship between snow depth and weight. Since not all snow sites measure the same and snow melts more often in the lower elevations, these statistics vary. Naturally, we customize pole barns according to the exact location, prevailing winds, and terrain.

Colorado Pole Buildings – Warranties and Durability

Lester Buildings are engineered and backed by a Lifetime Structural Design Warranty. It is 50 years for structural design and treated lumber and painted steel 40 years. In addition, our post-frame buildings come with warranties for workmanship and other facets of construction. In addition, every component works with the others as a system. The parts interplay with each other–trusses, purlins, fasteners, columns, steel panels, etc. This eliminates leakage.

Committed to value for our customers, our buildings are built to last a long time. We want quality, safety and compatibility and only deal with high-quality suppliers, bringing you the best post-frame buildings found anywhere.

Colorado Construction Companies

Contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213 about design and construction of Colorado pole buildings, pole barns, and metal buildings for Storage, Hobbies, Farm, Ranch, Livestock, Equestrian, and Commercial uses.