Kirkham Building System features:

COLUMNS
Our solid, pressure treated columns have a Limited Lifetime warranty against rot and decay.  Kirkham Building System's laminated columns provide durable support above ground and most importantly, a full, complete transfer of loads to the foundation system on our largest buildings. Endwall columns are always full length from roof to foundation. In accordance with the American Wood Preservers Bureau specification for timbers in contact with the ground, a .6 lb. per cubic foot net retention of preservative salt is pressure applied by certified applicators.

FOUNDATION
The Kirkham Foundation is buried four feet deep and is solidly anchored in concrete with a reinforcing steel rod. Years of experience and industry research have proven the reliability of the concrete anchored foundation system which provides solid load bearing support and secure anchorage against wind uplift and frost heaving. All footings are designed to carry the required loads.

TRUSSES
The design loads for Kirkham Building System's trusses are computer engineered, certified, and factory built using selected timber based on the required live and dead loads.

TRUSS CONNECTION
The Truss to Column connection in any building is a critical component of strength and durability. A Kirkham Building has the top portion of the columns notched to form a pocket to accept the truss heel. The bottom chord of the truss bears directly on the core of the wall column where it is securely fastened. All trusses except at large openings, are connected directly to the column. This sound and proven method eliminates the need for the knee braces and provides the structural capacity that is key to a strong building.

ROOFING AND SIDING
Our steel sided buildings and roofing use 29 gauge, 80,000 PSI tensile strength, Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 finish in fifteen standard colors. The high tensile performance adds superior lateral stability to a Kirkham Building by uniformly distributing both wind and snow loads. All colors are backed by a 40 year warranty.

Optional Sidings include Texture 1-11 plywood, Vinyl, Aluminum, and Cedar, Hardie Panel and Hardie Plank.

Other roofing materials available include Galvalume coated steel, and a variety of shingle roofing products. KBSI recommends a shingle roof in most applications.