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Why Post Frame Builders Are Betting Big on Precast Concrete Footing
Are you a post-frame builder still relying on traditional methods? If precast construction isn’t in your repertoire, you’re potentially overlooking…
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Why Pouring Deck Footings is a BAD Idea
Forming a deck foundation is an exercise in patience and precision. For many, pouring deck footings – the deep, concrete…
Ideas & Inspiration
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Building a Better Future with Sustainable Building Materials
With effects of climate change becoming increasingly apparent, the focus on energy efficiency and sustainable building products has intensified in…
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How Much Do Perma-Columns Cost Compared to Alternatives?
Whether you’re repairing wood posts on a pole barn or building a brand new post-frame structure, Perma-Column concrete columns are…
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What Are FootingPad® Post Footings?
FootingPad post footings are engineered, below-grade composite footings commonly used for decks and post-frame construction to save time, labor, and…
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Pole Barn Post Replacement: Tips & Tricks for Post Repairs
There’s an “uh-oh” moment when you realize that you’ve got a pole building with rotten posts that can threaten the…
Tutorials & How To’s
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How to Keep Pole Barns From Rotting
When you stake a post in the ground for your next pole barn, you want confidence that it will stand…
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What is Post-Frame Construction?
You’ve probably stood in a post-frame building at some point in your daily life or career. But you still…
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What Is Precast Concrete?
Anyone familiar with construction projects will likely have seen precast concrete products at some point, but what is precast concrete…
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What are the Best Footings for a Deck?
There are a few options for deck footing, but some are better than others. One constant for each deck footing…
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Best Foundation for Post Frame Buildings
The strength and longevity of a post frame building starts with a strong foundation. For generations, builders have utilized the…
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