Did you know that post frame construction is an energy-efficient building method? This is because the widely spaced, relatively thick wood side and endwall posts minimize the number of thermal breaks and the thermal bridging effect in the structure.

One of the benefits of post frame construction is that the column spacing is very wide, typically between 8 and 12 feet. Not only does this save the builder in terms of material costs, but it also cuts down on labor costs, as the crew spends less time installing fewer structural members.

One of the main advantages of post frame construction is that this building approach enables relatively large open areas to be included within buildings for a comparably low per-square-foot cost. The building can be as simple or as sophisticated as the builder wants, depending on budget.

Solid sawn posts were replaced with laminated 2x6 and 2x8 posts in the post frame construction of the 1970s and 1980s. Using the laminated posts allowed for taller buildings, as longer solid wood posts were prone to warping.

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