As pole barn builders in Ohio, we aim to build the very best structures we can for our clients. That requires that we design carefully, work hard, and pay attention to the details. You may have noticed that on our Construction Details page, we mention that all steel roofing, siding, and trim are attached with screw fasteners. This is not an insignificant detail. Read below to find out why we only attach roofing and siding with screws, not nails.

Screws vs. Nails

Both wood screws and nails are commonly used to join pieces of wood in a building. Screws have a more intricate design and may appear more technologically advanced than nails. However, screws are not universally superior to nails. Nails have a greater shear strength and are less brittle than screws. This is why nails are commonly used when framing a building’s structure. Screws, on the other hand, are often preferred because they have a greater capacity, on average, to stay lodged tightly in the board where they have been installed. In other words, both nails and screws are quality fasteners and valuable when building pole buildings in Ohio.

Post Frame Building Structures

Much like stick-frame and timber-frame structures, pole buildings in Ohio rely on an internal wooden frame and are covered with sheet material. Post-frame buildings are unique because they rely on 6-8-inch wooden posts set several feet (42” at MQS) into the ground and encased in cement. Because of the superior strength of this design, post-frame structures require much less lumber than similarly sized stick-frame structures. Post-frame buildings also rely on an outer “shell” of steel siding and roofing.

Why We Use Screws

The steel siding on our post-frame buildings is not merely decorative or a moisture barrier alone. It is structural. A post-frame building without siding or roofing is not nearly as strong as a post-frame building with steel siding and roofing. The steel serves to further secure the various pieces of the wooden structure and multiply their strength. If the siding and roofing loosen, the building’s strength and integrity would be significantly compromised. This is why we use screws to attach siding and roofing. Screw fasteners are more effective at securing the siding to the building’s frame and ensuring its strength and stability.

We want your barn, warehouse, or garage hobby shop in Ohio to be a safe and secure structure you can rely on when you need it.

MQS Structures – Pole Barn Builders in Ohio

At MQS Structures, we are post-frame and pole barn building specialists. If your barn needs repair or if you are interested in building a new barn, we can work with you to make sure you get exactly the building you want. If you want to build a post frame garage in Ohio, we can help with that too. We can build highly functional and attractive custom pole barns in Ohio, no matter what you need.

Our founder and owner, Caleb Miller, began his building career with his Amish Mennonite family and applies the same work ethic and expert craftsmanship to every building we put up.

Call us today at (855) 677-3334, or contact us online to receive a free quote on your next project. We look forward to hearing from you soon! We also offer a free mock-up service on our website to help you visualize what your new post frame buildings in Ohio will look like.