December 2013
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thermal performance of structures. Henry
says because of the wall and roofing as-
sembly deployed in post-frame, there are
fewer thermal breaks than that used in
others systems. Through hot box testing
and modifications in assembly designs,
he says professionals are striving to de-
liver even more efficient wall and roofing
assembly solutions. “We think it is criti-
cal to keep with green and sustainability
trends,” says Henry.
The collective attributes in post-frame
has enabled this class of builders to wide-
ly withstand impacts that confronted oth-
er building professionals during the eco-
nomic downturn. As Henry says, “Part of
that is due to the fact that the ag sector
wasn’t hit as hard as the residential sec-
tor. But as construction dollars are being
freed and people continue to be cost con-
scious, we believe that our members can
capitalize on increasing awareness that
post-frame is a highly-engineered, build-
ing solution that is durable, efficient and
saves time and money.”
Industry analysts forecast that demand
for post-frame solutions will grow by
some 40% over the next five years, but
as Henry says, “Given the positive im-
pact that post-frame builders are making
throughout a range of industries, we antic-
ipate experiencing growth well over that
forecast.” To learn more about programs
and events sponsored by the NFBA or
how to become an Accredited Post-Frame
Builder, visit the NFBA website at www.
nfba.org.
