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Colorado Post Frame Buildings in the Modern Era

Post frame buildings have come a long way over the past century.  Traditionally these buildings were framed around posts planted in the ground.  In the modern era, our Colorado post frame buildings are constructed with a stronger, laminated wood posts that are embedded in concrete or a foundation.  The posts allow the transfer of wind and snow loads, making the outbuilding much stronger than the traditional barn.

Modern Designs for “Pole Barns”

It used to be barns were built to store hay and shelter animals.  With the help of modern science and ingenuity, pole barns have made their way into other industries.  Modern design even camouflages the idea of a post frame infrastructure.  Brick, logs, adobe, metal, colors, wainscoting and other exterior relief disguise the underlying construction methods.

Currently, post frame construction is used, yes, on the farm and ranch.  But more of these practical buildings can be found throughout the community.  Did you know the fire stations, churches and schools, auto shops, even homes, retail stores, and other buildings with wide-open interior layouts may all be constructed with post frame foundations?

Modern Engineering and Design

Not all pole buildings are alike.  They may share similarities but differ in the quality and capability of materials and design.  That is why engineers, designers and architects at Lester Buildings have spent decades improving every single facet of their building design.  Precision manufacturing adds to quality control.  In fact, every single bolt and bracket, piece of lumber, and component of the custom outbuildings are selected to add support to the overall structure. Everything works together.

Vastly improved manufacturing based on superior engineering leads to long-term benefits.  Healthy air flow is possible because of the placement and quality of windows and doors, porches and overhangs.  Reduced energy bills are possible because of the very specific high-grade insulation.  Low maintenance is possible because of exceptional paint systems combined with Uni-Rib steel siding and roof panels.  Lifetime warranties ensure we build to last, even considering the need for heavy snow load and wind resistance in Central Colorado.

Sizes of Post Frame Buildings

Today’s designs include wide-open interior spaces up to 90 feet wide with unlimited capacity for length.  Our Douglas County construction team will take your needs and translate them into blueprints to suit your property and budget.  Ask us about any size building, such as 40×60 pole barn kits, steel buildings, and other pole buildings for sale.  You may be interested in metal horse barn kits as well.

Douglas County Construction Company

Sapphire Construction, Inc. is the Lester Buildings representative in Douglas County, Colorado.  For information, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213.  Specializing in custom post frame buildings and metal buildings for Storage, Hobbies, Farm & Ranch, Livestock, Equestrian, and Commercial uses.