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In regions of the country where annual snowfall is high, buildings must be adequately engineered to withstand heavy snow loads. Snow loads refer to the weight of snow that a building’s rooftop is designed to hold up against. It takes extensive calculations to determine the proper engineering for each building’s specific needs. Structural engineers rely … Continue reading Structural Snow Loads You Can Count On →

Mono slab foundations are a fast, strong and reliable alternative to traditional foundation building methods. This foundation type is ideal for structures built from pre-engineered materials packages. Mono slab foundations are formed with a single pour of concrete. These single-pour slabs are less prone to inconsistencies, and benefit from a relatively low time investment. Easily … Continue reading Mono Slab Foundations: One and Done →

If you’re thinking about adding a barn or barn-style home to your property, then you’re probably weighing the pros and cons of a pre-engineered package. Don’t let the words kit or package fool you into thinking pre-engineered structures are of lesser quality than their custom-built counterparts. Kits take all the guesswork out of designing and … Continue reading The Pre-Engineered Package Advantage →

Just because it’s a barn kit, doesn’t mean it has to be standard. Personalized kits are just as original as custom builds, and they save you time and money. When you choose DC Structures, you’ll be guided through a streamlined hands-on process to select and modify your kit. We celebrate your individuality, and we want … Continue reading Personalized Kits: Make It Your Own With Options & Upgrades →

All lumber and heavy timbers are not created equal—even those that are cut from the same tree species. If you’re thinking about adding a barn to your property, your building’s lumber quality is an important consideration.The quality of the timbers you use for your building will determine the health, beauty and longevity of your timber … Continue reading Selecting Fine Heavy Timbers For Your Build →

  When you decide to add a new structure to your property, you’ve got to ask yourself one very important question. What kind of investment are you trying to make? There are plenty of barn kit companies out there that can sell you an engineered materials package. The thing is, not all of them can … Continue reading How DC Differs From Other Barn Kit Companies →