General questions about pole buildings
The trusses have standards that have been put together by the Truss Plate Institute to insure the strength of structural components joined together with steel plates. These trusses can be engineered by for heavy snow load areas, as will as high wind areas.
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. Clear span buildings use trusses which may
Just like the prior question, the post frame design will allow you to have any choice of roofing that you would like to have. Inform your sales staff of what type of roofing you plan to have and they can design the proper strength of truss that can handle the weight of the roofing material.
The post frame design will allow you to have any choice of house siding. Inform your sales staff of what type of house siding you choose to have installed, we can help you with what type of substructure sheet that may be required.
“Pole building” is a method of construction that allows you to build with vertical, up right posts, then attach the wall framing horizontally to the post. First the post hole is dug in the ground. Then, the post is placed vertical in the hole, next the concrete or crushed rock is added around the post
When we are building we will call for all final inspections that are necessary. If you are putting in a concrete floor, electricity or plumbing at a later date, we will only be able to call for a framing inspection and you will be responsible for calling for a final when everything is completed. The
When you hire us to build your building, our crew will arrive soon after the material is delivered. In general it takes them about one day per bay to construct your building. In most cases they prefer to arrive early in the morning and leave early in the afternoon. During construction the foreman can answer
There are several things that are not included in the standard price. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cascade Pole Buildings. Original Site Preparation (Required to build a structure on) Final grade preparation (required to pour a floor upon Furnish all permits Good clear access to site for delivery trucks Redi Mix
It has been our experience that excavation/site preparation can take longer than most people realize. We request that you plan to have your site totally prepared two to four weeks before we arrive, to give ample time for complications, should they arise. It is also necessary to let us know how much, fill there is
You will need your ENGINEERED drawings that have been provided by Cascade Pole Buildings. Take these to the county office to apply for your permit as soon as possible. All counties require a PLOT map to go with the engineered drawings. Check with Cascade Pole Buildings and/or county official regarding how to draw the plot