Pole buildings got their start back in the 1930s as versatile and easily constructed agricultural buildings. Today, though, they are used as often for automotive and household storage as they are for animal stables and farming purposes. They can be found all across the country, primarily because they are inexpensive and easily customized. Pole Buildings in Spokane Valley WA are constructed using post framing instead of traditional methods, although today many contractors use 6×6 foot posts as anchors. These are secured to the ground and used to support the structure. The roof, constructed out of prefabricated trusses usually composed using eight-foot lengths of pole, is held up by this support structure. If the intended use requires a floor, it is typically poured after construction is completed.
Once they are completed, Pole Buildings in Spokane Valley WA can be used as garages, hay covers, or even boat storage. The intended use should be discussed with the contractor prior to construction, as the size of the door, the width and length of the building, and the height of the roof will all have to be determined based on how much space will be required.
One of the main advantages of pole buildings is that they require significantly less excavation and subsequently lower foundation costs than traditional buildings. Framing costs are also lower since the poles support almost the entire weight of the building and the walls are consequently not load-bearing structures and can thus be thinner. Since the materials used typically have fewer thermal breaks than more traditional building materials, they are also more efficient. This leads to lowered heating costs over time in comparison to a drafty barn or garage.
In addition to being more cost-efficient, pole structures are also very durable. When properly designed, they can handle weather that would entirely destroy a more conventional structure. The posts allow lateral forces to be transmitted directly to the ground, allowing the buildings to stand up to strong gusts of the wind and other inclement weather while providing adequate protection for anything stored within. Contact Town & Country Builders Inc to find out more about pole buildings or to get a quote on a project.
