Pole Barn & Building Frequently Asked Questions

• What is a pole building?
• What choices do I have for siding?
• What choices do I have for roofing materials?
• Insurance requirements each contractor should have?
• Why Post Frame construction?

What is a pole building?

Post-frame construction uses traditional concepts, improved upon with the latest in engineering technology, to create a sophisticated, visually-appealing structure. Considerable engineering research ensures code-complying, reliable, durable buildings of all uses and styles.

Post-frame can be easily customized to meet your individual building needs. Whether you're looking to add on to an existing structure or start from scratch, Pacific Northwest Construction can work with you to accommodate your unique specifications.

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What choices do I have for siding?

A wide variety of materials may be incorporated into each structure such as wood siding all type, stone or masonry siding can also be incorporated into a post frame structure.

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What choices do I have for roofing materials?

A wide variety of materials may also be incorporated into your building such as composition, architectural steel roofing, cedar shake the possibilities are endless.

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Insurance requirements each contractor should have?

All contractors must have comprehensive general liability insurance, workman's compensation insurance for the employees, and they are to have a construction bond approved by the state, in which the construction is being completed. All subcontractors that are hired by your contractor are required to have the same items. You can always check the status of your contractor’s insurance status by logging on to the Oregon Contractors Board Website www.ccb.state.or.us

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Why Post Frame construction?

POST FRAME CONSTRUCTION IS SUPERIOR IN THREE WAYS

• First, you will enjoy increased energy efficiency and the lower heating and cooling bills.
• Second, the wide ranges of attractive and flexible design features are simply unmatched.
• Third, and perhaps most important, post frame provides more strength and structural integrity for your building dollar.

Pacific Northwest construction’s buildings are renowned for their excellence in engineering, design, strength and beauty. We offer a wide variety of building designs to meet any need, as well as an endless array of color combinations to provide that distinctive look.

The added benefits of post frame construction:

1. Energy savings because wood has a natural insulating properties and the frame provides space for virtually any type of high R-Value insulation.
2. Our engineered buildings are engineered and built to last, and meet or exceed model building code requirements.
3. Once your building is built, less maintenance is required to keep it looking good than other types of construction.

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