Posts, Trusses and Framing for a Nashville property
Material and finish

Posts, Trusses and Framing

The skeleton of a pole barn: laminated or solid posts, engineered trusses, girts and purlins that carry the wind and snow.

Post-frame buildings rely on large vertical posts, commonly spaced about 8 to 12 feet apart, with horizontal girts on the walls and purlins on the roof. Engineered trusses span the width, so there are no interior bearing walls, and the frame resists wind and snow loads as a system.

Posts can be laminated, which are straighter and more stable than solid sawn, and treated for ground contact. We set them to the right depth or on piers, brace them and align them carefully, because the quality of the frame decides how well everything else fits.

Best for

  • Every pole barn
  • Large equipment and arena buildings
  • Shops and barndominiums
  • Commercial buildings

Strengths

  • Efficient and fast
  • Wide clear spans
  • Flexible layouts
  • Easy to expand

Keep in mind

  • Needs correct engineering
  • Posts must be protected from moisture
  • Settlement if the site is not prepared
The details

What defines Posts & Trusses

Engineered trusses

Designed for your span and loads.

Posts at set spacing

Typically 8 to 12 feet on center.

Wind and snow ready

Frame designed as a system.

Girts and purlins

Support siding and roofing.

Treated or laminated

Rot-resistant and stable.

Clear-span interiors

No posts in the middle of the room.

Questions

Posts & Trusses FAQ

How deep are posts set?

It depends on soil, loads and local code, and we follow the engineered design.

Laminated or solid posts?

Laminated posts are straighter and more stable, and solid posts are more economical; we explain the trade-offs.

How wide can a truss span?

Engineered trusses can span very wide, and we design to your width.

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