Design

Foundations

The post-frame system provides a wide array of foundation options. This enables you to chose the one that best fits your budget and objectives.

Most commercial post-frame buildings, whether by code conformance or preference, are bolted onto a reinforced concrete slab or a traditional cast-in-place concrete or masonry block foundation.

Enhanced column options are also available, such as pre-cast, reinforced concrete columns and a variety of sleeves and/or coatings that protect wood columns from directly contacting the ground.

Using treated wood columns is the traditional, and least expensive method.

Here is a summary of some of the post-frame in-ground foundation options.

1. Pre-cast reinforced concrete columns
2. Poured-in-place concrete pier systems
3. HDPE plastic barrier wood protection systems
4. Blow-molded plastic barrier system
5. Polyethylene post sleeve and footing forms
6. Asphalt and polyethylene based barrier wrap protection system
7. Treated wood for post frame

Whatever you choose, you can be confident that post frame construction will provide a lasting building solution.