What exactly is post-frame construction?
The hallmark of modern post-frame construction is the primary structural frame that typically consists of a clear span truss supported by two columns. This primary framing system is supported by an interlocking system of purlins, girts, and sheathing. Loads are transferred to the ground through columns typically embedded in the ground or surface-mounted to a concrete or masonry foundation. The term pre-engineered post-frame is a modernization of the outdated term “pole barn.” Today’s Lester post frame systems have been infused with leading edge technologies and, as a result, this enduring approach is now regarded as the most efficient approach for today’s modern building requirements.
