Building Materials

. Posts are solid sawn 5 x 5 or 6 x 6 depending on the height of the building.

. Laminated Columns are used in some instances.

. Southern Yellow Pine lumber is standard.

. .40 CCA treatment is standard (.60 is optional)

. Post spacing is typically 10' centers (8' or 12' centers are optional).

. Post depth is a minimum 3' deep (based on level ground).

. Posts can be set deeper to meet some code restrictions, for additional cost.

Building Materials

. 2 x 4s spaced 24” apart for metal attachment.

. 2 x 6s are used in some instances.

. Southern Yellow Pine lumber is standard.

Wall Girts

Top Plates

. Top Plate supports the trusses and is anchored to every post.

. Double 2 x 6 is the minimum size used .

. 2 x 8s, 2 x 10s, or 2 x 12s are also used, based on the width of the building.

. LVL lumber is used for large spans or wide openings.

. Southern Yellow Pine lumber is standard.

Factory Engineered Trusses

. Trusses are typically constructed of 2 x 6 rafter and ceiling joist with 2 x 4 braces, and are engineered.

. Engineered Trusses will typically include # 2 SYP lumber for the top and bottom chord, and some #3 SYP may be used for bracing.

. Standard Truss spacing is 5’ centers

. Alternate truss spacing can be 2', 4' or 6' centers, based on posts spacing and use of truss.

. Standard roof pitch is 3/12.

. Alternate roof pitch can be 4/12, 5/12, 6/12, 7/12 or 8/12 (steeper pitches are more expensive).

Roof Purlins

. Roof Purlins are used to tie the trusses together and provide metal attachment.

. 2 x 4s spaced 2' apart.

. Southern Yellow Pine lumber is standard.

Exterior Metal

. #1 Metal, 9 inch Ribbed Panel

. 26 Gauge Painted or Galvalume

. 29 Gauge Painted or Galvalume

. 40 Year Paint Manufacturer limited warranty

. Screws are used to anchor the metal to the framing

. Screw heads are painted to match the metal