09 — Structural
The Bones
Frame types compared with the panels stripped off — so you can see exactly how a weld-up, bolt-up, post-frame, or stick-frame building is held together.
01 — Skeleton View
panels removed
Steel · Square Tube
Weld-Up
Square-tube columns welded together on-site with welded steel trusses. Fully custom — any size, eave height, or bay layout.
Why People Pick It
- ▸Most customizable
- ▸No bolt holes to leak
- ▸Heavy-duty
Best For
Shops, ranches, custom work where the design isn't off-the-shelf.
02 — Skeleton View
panels removed
Steel · Engineered I-Beam
Bolt-Up (Red Iron)
Engineered red-iron primary frame bolts together on-site. Stamped drawings, code-rated for any wind & snow load.
Why People Pick It
- ▸PE-stamped engineering
- ▸Clear-span up to 100'+
- ▸Fast erection
Best For
Commercial buildings, wide-open clear-span shops, anything requiring stamped plans.
03 — Skeleton View
panels removed
Wood · Laminated Posts
Post-Frame (Pole Barn)
Laminated wood posts embedded in the ground or on brackets, carrying wood trusses. Economical for ag and storage.
Why People Pick It
- ▸Lowest cost per sq ft
- ▸Quick to put up
- ▸No slab required
Best For
Hay barns, equipment storage, run-in sheds, and economical workshops.
04 — Skeleton View
panels removed
Wood · 2× Dimensional
Stick-Frame
Traditional 2× studs at 16" on-center with doubled top plates and common rafters. Standard residential framing for living spaces.
Why People Pick It
- ▸Best for living spaces
- ▸Easy to insulate
- ▸Trade-familiar
Best For
Barndo living quarters, offices, and interior partition walls.
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