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Snow Load Design: Pole Barns/Post Frame Buildings in Colorado

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 than weather patterns in the Northeastern part of the United States, we will eventually take our turn to receive above-average or record-breaking snow load.  The weight of snow load, along with the melting and refreezing of accumulations, can cause outbuildings to collapse unless they are engineered to withstand weather threats.  Buildings like Colorado roping arenas, indoor arenas as well as agricultural buildings can be adversely affected by severe weather.

Lester Buildings Designed for Durability

Durability and strength can be achieved by combining expert engineering and quality components. We specialize in Colorado outbuildings custom-designed.  The integration of individual components allows them to work together and to perform predictably during environmental “stress events.” Lester Buildings has long sought to remove any weak design links.  Consequently, the Lester Buildings constructed by Sapphire Construction as Pole barns and post frame buildings in Colorado endure through maximum snow load pressure.

Essential Components of Lester Uni-Frame Engineered Building

Truss. Purlin. Bottom Chord Bracing.  These are three of the essential components of typical Lester-designed pole barns and post frame buildings in Colorado.

• Trusses cold as the backbone of a building, all trusses must be fabricated to exacting standards.
• Purlins must be flush-set into heavy duty metal pockets. This creates a strong connection and eliminates purlin roll.
• Lester’s bottom chord bracing runs the length of the building. It is set in heavy duty metal pockets to provide additional stability.

Roof pitch and roof materials can be engineered to reduce snow build up.  For example, a number of Lester buildings have a 4:12 roof pitch but the slope can be varied to keep the snow moving. Special Lester Uni-Rib steel roof panels allow snow to slide easily.

In addition, our buildings carry an exceptional manufacturer’s warranty. We offer lifetime protection for snow and wind loads that do not exceed the design parameters.  Sapphire Construction works with individual clients and company engineers to establish the correct snow load capacity for agricultural and commercial buildings.

Contact Sapphire Construction, Inc.

For more information about pole barns and post frame buildings in Colorado, contact Sapphire Construction, Inc. at (303) 619-7213.

Sapphire Construction uses time-tested materials from Lester Buildings, a company with a decades-long reputation for high quality.  Ask us about post frame buildings in Colorado, metal buildings and pole barns that will stand up under decades of Colorado weather.