FBi buildings
Building size: 42’ x 110’ x 16’, (1) lean-to: 36’ x 26’ x 16’, (1) lean-to: 12’ x 110’ x 8’
Fasteners: SFS Intec Woodmacs; Maze Nails; Simpson Strong Drives
Foundation: Concrete Pier
Posts: Laminated 3-ply 2×6, 10’ OC
Roof Panels: McElroy Metal Max-Rib Steel, 29 ga.
Trusses: FBi Buildings 2x Trusses
Wall Panels: McElroy Metal Max-Rib Steel, 29 ga., Autumn Red
Windows: Simonton Pro Finish Contractor, 2’ x 2’ Vinyl Picture
Doors: Roll-up: Janus International, 10’w x 8’h Garage: C.H.I. Door, 10’w x 9’h
Cupolas: MWI Components, (4) 36” x 36”, (1) 48” x 48”
Additional Details: Dormers, gambrel roof, turkey tail overhang, country squire doors
This post frame building is used as a ride/tourist attraction for Bengston Pumpkin Farm, Homer Glen, Illinois. This building is unique because of the construction technique that was used. The building features a gambrel roof, flying overhang, cupolas, dormers, and an overall innovative design.
The customer chose post frame for this project because of the economical construction style and the overall speed of construction.
Author: Karen Knapstein
Karen Knapstein has been in publishing since 1997. She is the executive editor at Shield Wall Media and acts as the managing editor of Frame Building News and Garage, Shed and Carport Builder magazines. Karen is a contributing editor to the other Shield Wall Media titles: Rural Builder, Metal Roofing Magazine, Roofing Elements, and Rollforming Magazine. Karen lives in Wisconsin with her husband, Joseph, and has a grown daughter, Faye. She can be reached via email at karen@shieldwallmedia.com.
