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Building Horse Stalls: 12 Tips for Your Dream Horse Barn

October 9, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

There are many things to consider before building horse stalls.

Between adhering to building codes and choosing the best equipment, there are many details to bear in mind when planning your dream stall barn. To help you stay organized, here are twelve expert tips to consider when building horse stalls.

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Pole Building vs Stick-Frame: 12 Reasons Why Post-Frame Construction Wins

August 24, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

Pole Building vs Stick-Frame: 12 Reasons Why Post-Frame Construction Wins

Pole barns, or pole buildings, are general terms for a type of agricultural building. However, they are built using a methodology called post-frame construction. Let’s take a look at why when you’re comparing a pole building vs stick-frame, post-frame construction ultimately triumphs. [Read more…]

How to Prevent Condensation Under a Metal Roof: The Enemy Within

July 28, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

How to Prevent Condensation Under a Metal Roof: The Enemy Within

If you’re wondering how to prevent condensation under a metal roof, you’re not alone. Owners of agricultural buildings, man caves and horse barns all are worried about the corrosive effects of condensation. Here’s how to fight back against the enemy within. [Read more…]

New Event Facility Showcases Post-Frame Flexibility

July 13, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

New Event Facility Showcases Post-Frame Flexibility

Sometimes small projects turn into big projects in the building business. In the case of Camp Warren, a dining hall replacement led to a much larger event facility project — something easily accomplished with the flexibility of a post-frame structure. [Read more…]

Roof Hail Damage: Report Reveals How You Can Protect Your Pole Barn Roof

June 27, 2017 by Bret Buelo 1 Comment

Roof Hail Damage: Report Reveals How You Can Protect Your Pole Barn Roof

It’s not a regular occurrence for 5” hail to rain down on pole barns in the Midwest. But there are lessons to be learned from areas in the country where that does occur – such as Fort Worth, Texas. A report shows us some steps to take to protect your pole barn from roof hail damage. [Read more…]

The Hot Trend in Event Facilities: Get Rural

June 9, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

The Hot Trend in Event Facilities: Get Rural

A white-hot trend in building is the construction of event facilities on rural properties. The Peacock Road Family Farm is a perfect example of how an old tree farm can be reimagined into a thriving event facility — with a little help from a post-frame construction building. [Read more…]

5 Typical -and Surprising- Pole Barn Repairs

May 11, 2017 by Bret Buelo 2 Comments

5 Typical - and Surprising - Pole Barn Repairs

‘Tis the season for Mother Nature to wreak havoc. When spring rolls around, inclement weather can cause severe damage to pole barns.  There are a number of preventative measures you can take to reduce potential damage, as well as smart steps if your building does get hit. [Read more…]

Failing to Know Zoning Laws, Building Codes and Neighborhood Covenants Can Cost You Bigtime

April 26, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

Failing to Know Zoning Laws, Building Codes and Neighborhood Covenants Can Cost You Bigtime

Ugh. That, and a number of other more profane words, are likely what a building owner said when he found he wasn’t in compliance with his subdivision’s zoning laws and neighborhood covenants. Failing to comply with these rules (and building codes, too) can cost you bigtime. [Read more…]

Commercial Building Construction: Taking the Convenience Store to a Whole New Level

April 5, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

Commercial Building Construction: Taking the Convenience Store to a Whole New Level

When Willie Kimmons got the call two years ago to build a country-style store in northern Wisconsin, he didn’t realize this was not going to be a typical convenience store construction project. What it became, and what his team built, exceeded all expectations. [Read more…]

Best Suburban / Miscellaneous Buildings of the Year: Our 2017 NFBA Building of the Year Submissions

February 17, 2017 by Bret Buelo Leave a Comment

Best Suburban / Miscellaneous Buildings of the Year: Our 2017 NFBA Building of the Year Submissions

Our final blog post in a series on our NFBA Building of the Year nominees includes a variety of suburban/recreational and unusual buildings.  Take a look at what Wick Builders constructed in 2016! [Read more…]

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