The National Frame Building Association, Lawrence, Kan., a non-profit organization representing the post-frame building industry, has developed a Model Guide Specification for post-frame building systems. The document, titled “Guide Specifications for Post-Frame Building Systems,” has been posted for download at www.nfba.org. The specification is intended to be used for the development of an office master specification or in the preparation of specifications for a particular project.
New model guide specs for post-frame (December 2008)
This Month’s Features

Bringing Design Synergy Home
with Vertically Stacking Doors
with Vertically Stacking Doors
Offering striking aesthetics and practical considerations for space, these aluminum and glass artworks are anything but standard garage doors.

Top 5 Factors when Considering Insulated Metal Panels vs. Metal Building Insulation
As insulated metal panels are widely available, is it still a best practice to rely on a “legacy” insulating material like fiberglass-based metal building...

Transformative Metal Roofing Design:
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
A Catalyst for Architectural Innovation
For architects, designers, and building owners, metal roofing no longer represents a tradeoff between performance and aesthetics; it has become a catalyst for design...

Thinking Beyond “Bigger is Better”:
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow Retention in Alpine Design
Snow retention systems are among the most visible functional components of a metal roof, making aesthetic integration an important consideration in resort architecture.


