Post-Frame Construction in Low-Rise Commercial Buildings

Post-Frame Construction in Low-Rise Commercial Buildings

to take this course

Post-frame construction, with its durability, design flexibility, energy efficiency, is the perfect choice for any low-rise commercial building. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss post-frame construction methods, including foundations, columns, and trusses, as well as materials, coatings, and paint options. By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate how post-frame construction can be used in a variety of applications in different markets.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Define post-frame construction and identify materials, coatings, and paint options, including the environmental benefits of each.
  2. Discuss the different post-frame construction methods, focusing on foundations, columns, and trusses to ensure construction is safe for installers and future occupants.
  3. Illustrate how post-frame construction can increase energy efficiency through insulation, air circulation, and condensation control to benefit both occupants and the environment.
  4. Demonstrate how post-frame construction can be used in a variety of applications in different markets.
Design Category (CSI Division): 
(06) Wood, Plastics and Composites
Delivery Format: 
Narrated Video
Applicable Credits