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Farmers have used pole buildings for countless years now, recognizing the benefits of these simple structures. Over the years, more people saw these benefits and realized the structures could be used for a range of purposes thanks to the post-frame construction method used to erect them. What is a pole building? How does it differ from stick-frame structures?
What is a Pole Building?
Pole buildings or brands are agricultural structures that lack a basement. They are characterized by their open floor plans and high ceilings. Today, builders refer to them as post-frame buildings and use laminated wood posts in the frame. This wasn't always the case.
The laminated posts and roof trusses used in post-frame buildings come as engineered, prefabricated pieces. This allows builders to...