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What is Post-Frame?

Post-frame construction is an engineered wood-frame building system that meets UBC and IBC standards. Post-frame buildings feature large, solid sawn posts or laminated columns instead of wood studs, steel framing, or concrete masonry. They transfer loads to the ground or surface-mounted to a concrete pier or masonry foundation, and may use plastic barrier systems for enhanced protection of wood and concrete posts or piers.

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About National Frame Building Association

NFBA is a non-profit trade association that promotes the interests of the post-frame construction industry and its members. The association’s members are primarily post-frame builders, suppliers, manufacturers, building material dealers, code and design professionals, and structural engineers.

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For nearly 50 years, the National Frame Building Association (NFBA) has represented the interests of builders, suppliers, distributors, academics, and code and design professionals serving the U.S. post-frame industry. Its mission is simple: Members working together to help build your post-frame business.

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The Frame Building Expo is the premier event for post-frame professionals. From the industry’s leading companies exhibiting their latest innovations to the largest selection of post-frame education available to entertaining social opportunities – the Frame Building Expo is the single largest event purely dedicated to post-frame.

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NFBA is committed to educating builders, suppliers, designers, manufacturers, homeowners, building owners, and more. Here you'll find just some of our educational resources.

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Whether it's building innovative structures that exceed customer expectations, demonstrating excellence on the job site, providing outstanding service to the post-frame industry or showing a tireless commitment to safety - NFBA members are some of the hardest working men and women around.

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