Components

The parts we use to build your building play a vital role in how your building will look today and ten years from now. Cheap, inferior parts may look good today, but will change drastically and show their real qualities in just a few short years. Burkholder Buildings, through their supplier network, is able to aquire the best materials at some of the best prices out there. All our products are name-brand, industry standard products. Most carry 40 yr. or Lifetime warranties.

  • Glulam Poles

    Our poles are the back bone of our buildings.   We choose to use glulam poles on buildings over 10' high.   Glulam poles are manufactured by taking 3 2x6's and gluing and clamping them together for a minimum of 10 hours.    The sides are then planed smooth.   Pressure treated lumber is used for the portion of the pole in contact with the ground.   The remainder of the pole is regular yellow pine.  Glu-lam Advanantages Include:Stronger -  Mulitple grain patterns glued and laminated together result in a stronger poleStraighter - When exposed to sunlight, mulitple grain patterns conteract each other and warpage is less likelyMore thoroughly treated - 2x6's are treating prior to gluing.  It is easier to penetrate treatment into a 2x6 than a 6x6Sustainable - 2x6's are harvested from sustainable managed forests.   No old growth timber is cut for glu-lam products.    

    Rigidply Rafters has been manufucturing glu-lam products for over fifty years. Their poles are manufactured in their Richland, Pa facility.

  • Hot-Dipped Galvanized Nails

    Nails are the most important component of the building.    Not all nails are created equal.   We use Maze PTL Double dipped galvanized nails.   These nails are double dipped for twice the corrosion resistance.    We only use spiral (screw) shank nails.    These nails provide more withdrawl resistance than ordinary smooth shank nails.   If you try to tear off a board that is held in by one of these nails, you are more likely to pull the nail through the board than pull the nail out of the pole.  Maze Nail advantages include:

    • Better Corrosion Resistance  - Maze nails are double dipped in zinc,    offering more corrosion than cheap galv nails
    • ACQ Approved - Maze nails are approved for all types of pressure treated lumber
    • Recylced Steel - Maze nails uses re-melted steel in their manufacturing process,   eliminating the need for new mining for steel.

       

    Maze Nails are produced from start to fninish in Peru, Ill. They have been in the nail making business for over 150 years, and have been making galvanized nails for over 90 years. All Maze nails carry a lifetime warranty.

  • Painted Steel Panels

    Painted Steel is the popular choice when it comes to roofing and siding on our pole buildings.       Our panels come pre-painted in fifteen different colors.    They are fastened to the building using painted screws with a neoprene washer.    All our metal panels are galvanized and primed before painting.    The paint finishes are warrantied against rust and fade. 

    E.B. Martin Roofing manufactures metal roofing and siding in Penn Yan, Ny. Their panels are used on commercial, residential, agriculture, and equestrian projects. Their close proximity to our NY office allows for factory direct pricing and order turn-around. Available only through our NY office.
    Metal Sales Manufacturing Metal Panels since 1963. They have over 20 manufacturing facilities nationwide and offer a variety of options and rib profiles. Available only through our Delaware office.

  • Overhead Doors

    We offer a full range of overhead doors.   Our stand model includes 1" of vinyl backed foam insulation.  We also offer a 2"  steel backed foam insulated door.    We can order any size door up to 20'x20'.    

    CHI Overhead Door Available in NY and DE
    Clopay Overhead Door Available in DE