Posts Tagged 'Lester Buildings'

Snow Load Design: Pole Barns Post Frame Buildings in Colorado

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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 ...

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Why Colorado Outbuildings Need Proper Snow Load Design

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Why Colorado Outbuildings Need Proper Snow Load Design

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 ...

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Why Build Colorado Horse Barns with High Quality Interior Walls?

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Why Build Colorado Horse Barns with High Quality Interior Walls?

Why care about the quality of interior walls in Colorado horse barns?  After all, it’s just a barn.  Our equine friends can withstand the cold and heat.  That is if the horses are mature and healthy and the winds are calm.

Suitable Barns – Denver to Colorado Springs

But look where we are.  Along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, we may experience drastic ...

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