A Large Array of Pre-Engineered, Wood-Frame Structures

Planning

There are many important steps for your building project that come long before construction starts. To try to make your project go smoothly as possible here are some tips on what you can do to prepare.

1. Decide on a clear purpose for your building.

Think about the items you are going to store in the building, this will help to find the correct size, internal and external layout features like door and window placement. It's important to have these details hammered out before construction begins because altering the plans later on can create delays and increase your overall construction costs.

2. Plan your budget.

Plan based on the total project and not just the building costs. Many people can simply forget to budget for the things they'll need to finish off their project. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, and permits are a few of the common things that people forget about when laying out their budget on paper. This can cause a project to run over budget or cause your building to have an unfinished look.

3. Do your homework.

Talk to your local authorities and get as much information about building codes and necessary permits that apply to your building. Be sure that you understand what is required to meet your local codes. Failed inspections can create delays and a little knowledge can prevent costly mistakes. Caliber Buildings will help to ensure that your building will meet or exceed all local building codes for your area, but it never hurts for you to understand what is required as well.

Building Types

Suburban / Hobby

Don’t let just any building supplier spoil your dream, come to one that can go beyond them. Caliber Buildings is excited to offer you a quality building at affordable prices. There is no better example of this than our Legacy series of buildings.

The Legacy series can accommodate all of your building needs. Only quality products go into these buildings from the high quality screw fasteners for roof and wall panels to the staggered “Drop In” roof purlins to create incomparable structural building strength and to prevent purlin roll.

Give your building that special touch by adding exterior or interior accessories, from many different siding / roofing options to cupolas this building can handle them all.

Finally, protection of your investment is covered by a warranty that compares to the best in the industry.

Storage / Ag

Caliber Buildings has the knowledge and experience to design machine and equipment storage, commodity, and insulated shops into an economical solution for you.

Caliber Buildings offers you our highest quality building at affordable prices. There is no better example of this than our Country Classic series of buildings. The Country Classic series of buildings can accommodate all of your building needs. Only quality products go into these buildings from the high quality screw fasteners for roof and wall panels to the “Drop In” roof purlins to create incomparable structural building strength and prevent purlin roll.

Make sure your building fits your needs by adding exterior or interior accessories, from many different siding / roofing options to cupolas this building can handle them all.

Finally, protection of your investment is covered by a warranty that compares to the best in the industry.

Equestrian

Don’t let just any building supplier spoil your dream, come to one that can go beyond them. Caliber Buildings has knowledge and insight to turn your equine facility ideas into a functioning and picturesque reality.

From a basic run-in-shelter to a multi-horse complex with riding areas and living quarters Caliber Buildings has the products to accommodate any situation. Only quality products go into these buildings from screw fasteners for roof and wall panels to the stalls and dutch doors.

Give your building that special touch by adding exterior or interior accessories, from many different siding / roofing options to cupolas this building can handle them all.

Finally, protection of your investment is covered by a warranty that compares to the best in the industry.

Dairy

Caliber Buildings has knowledge and insight to turn your dairy facility ideas into a functioning and practical reality done right the first time.

From a basic loafing shed to a multi-building complex with freestalls, ICUs, parlors, and holding areas Caliber Buildings have the products to accommodate any situation. Only quality products go into these buildings from screw fasteners for roof and wall panels to stalls, gates, curtains, laminated rafter and columns.

Give your building that special touch by adding exterior or interior accessories, from many different interior wall and ceiling finishes to roof insulation this building can handle them all.

Finally, protection of your investment is covered by a warranty that compares to the best in the industry.

Commercial

Caliber Buildings has the knowledge and experience to design small to mid-sized commercial facilities into an economical solution for you. Post frame allows interior and exterior design flexibility with a more efficient and inexpensive construction project compared to standard construction methods. Only quality products go into these buildings from the high quality screw fasteners for roof and wall panels to the “Drop In” roof purlins to create incomparable structural building strength.

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Building Design

Footing Depth

At Caliber Buildings your building will be a permanent structure on your homestead. This is accomplished by properly embedded columns, a minimum 5'-0" in the ground. See the Minnesota State Building Code frost depth to make sure your building is protected from our winter conditions.

Frost Depth

Snow Loading

Caliber Buildings commitment to quality is second to none. This is amplified by the fact that all buildings meet or exceed the Minnesota State Building Code. Caliber Buildings provides all customers ‘peace of mind’ by making sure the roof system loading for your building will keep you protected from natures elements. The roof system loading includes the trusses and the roof purlins.

Snowload

Ag Buildings

There is no code regulation of Ag buildings, (these buildings are exempt from the code) but suggested minimum loading would be 25 psf or 30 psf of live load on the roof system. The definition of an Ag building would be a structure on agricultural land designed, constructed, and used to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public.

Personal Storage

Personal storage building roof system loading is either 35 psf or 42 psf depending on your area. See the Minnesota State Building Code snow load chart to find which loading you need. The definition of a personal storage building is any building that does not fit into an Ag building and that is for personal use only.

Commercial Buildings

Commercial buildings need to follow the International Building Code which applies a formula to figure roof loading. Those items include Ground Snow Load multiplied by the conversion factor (same as the personal storage), Thermal Factor, Importance Factor, Exposure Factor, and Sloped Roof Surface. The definition of a commercial building is any building that does not fit into an Ag or personal storage buildings and that is for public use.

Laminated Columns

Caliber Buildings Laminated Columns feature treated (.60 retention) #1 Southern Pine bottoms and SPF Machine Stress Rated Lumber (MSR) in the untreated portion of the columns. MSR provides greater strength than visually graded lumber and SPF offers better stability than Southern Pine. The column is manufactured to meet ASAE 559 specifications per International Building Code (IBC). The finger joint adhesive conforms to ASTM 2559 and rigorous daily testing insures structural quality finger joints. Laminations are fastened using ring-shank stainless steel nails below grade and ring-shank corrosion resistant nails above grade along with construction adhesive that conforms to ASTM C557.

Benefits of the Laminated Column are as follows:

Nailed and Glued for Superior Strength
Structural Finger Joints = Greater Strength than Butt Spliced Columns
Full Finished Dimension = No Furring
13% more wood than Glulams = Greater Strength
Best Strength and Value in an Engineered Wood Column
More Stable than Solid Sawn Columns
More Thorough Treatment than Solid Sawn Columns
Warranty for the Laminated Columns is as follows:
60-year warranty on columns

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Littfin Truss

Steel Roofing/Siding

Caliber Buildings GrandRib 3 Plus steel panel comes in twenty colors to chose from giving you the flexibility to match the rest of your homestead. The panel is extremely strong and has the finish to make sure your building looks good for a long time.

Enduracote is a paint system that takes performance to the next level. Based on cutting edge resin technology, this system offers unbeatable durability and superior long-term performance against the elements. Enduracote is the choice for low maintenance, lasting beauty and outstanding value. Whether your application is commercial, agricultural or residential, Fabral’s panels and paint systems are designed to exceed your requirements and expectations.

Specifications for GrandRib 3 Plus panels are as follows:

29Ga. Structural quality, full-hard steel
10 layers of protective coating
High-performance Enduracote paint system
UL 2218 Class 4 hail impact resistance
UL 790 Class A fire resistance rating
Anti-siphon sidelap design for excellent weather tightness
Warranty for the GrandRib 3 Plus panels is as follows:
- Lifetime film integrity warranty for walls and roofs
- 30 year warranty against fade and chalk for walls and roofs
- 15 year edge rust warranty against acid rain
- 25 year non-perforation warranty against acid rain for walls; 20 years for roofs