Post-frame buildings (commonly known as pole buildings) are versatile structures that serve many different purposes! Whether you need extra storage space for your vehicles or a more operational building for your farm, post-frames are a simple and cost-effective solution!
At Blue Hills, we construct top-quality post-frame buildings for landowners in Western Canada. They’re fully customizable and can be alerted to suit your needs, from high ceilings to waterproofing. Below, we’ll discuss a few different uses for post-frame buildings and how to order one from Blue Hills Construction. Keep reading!
What Is a Post-Frame Building?
A post-frame building is a wood-frame structure built using a simplified construction method that is faster, less labour-intensive, and cheaper than traditional timber or steel framing. Post-frames provide a super easy way to add a new structure to your land without breaking the bank or spending months in a construction zone!
These simple structures can be used on several different properties and are particularly helpful in rural areas. Below, we’ll look at just a few ways you can utilize the versatility of post-frames:
Livestock Housing
If your old barn is showing intense wear or doesn’t have enough space for your needs, a post-frame building is an excellent alternative! Barndominiums are the traditional use for post-frames and are perfect for housing animals of all sizes, from cattle to pigs. If you have more than one type of animal on your farm, you don’t need to worry about building separate structures – you can include divided sections for pens, corrals, and even stables in the floor plan.
Equipment Storage
In the same vein as livestock housing, post-frames are also a great solution for storing farming equipment. As the agricultural landscape grows and changes, farms continue to require larger, more heavy-duty machinery. If your current storage space isn’t big enough for your growing equipment stock, a post-frame building can offer a wide range of storage space. These buildings feature large, tall doors that accommodate several types of equipment, from tractors to combines!
Detached Garage/ Workshop
If you live in the country, chances are you have more than one vehicle. During a Canadian Prairie winter, keeping your vehicles covered is essential to prevent icy windshields and snowed-in tires. Post-frame buildings are a great way to solve this problem. If you have a truck, a van, or another sizeable vehicle, you can have a large post-frame built on your property. You’ll have plenty of room for all your transportation and space to perform tune-ups and repairs!
Riding Arena
The versatility of post frames allows them to have less than four walls while maintaining their structural integrity. If you need a riding arena for your ranch, a post-frame is the perfect fit! You can request an open space for the horse stalls in your design while keeping plenty of space for saddles, feed, and other necessary riding equipment.
Choose Blue Hills for Expert Post-Frame Construction
For over 26 years, Blue Hills Construction has provided modulars, RTM homes, and post-frame buildings to farms and ranches in the Canadian Prairies. If your property has a need for extra storage space, a new barn, garage, or workshop, our expertly constructed post-frame buildings will give you the space you need at a much lower cost than more traditional builds. Ready to order your post-frame? Contact us today to learn more about our builds and pricing!