When a post-frame building shows signs of column rot, foundation movement or deterioration around its perimeter, choosing the right repair system matters. Anthem Built provides specialized post-frame building supplies for contractors and property owners addressing these common structural concerns. Because we partner with contractors, if you’re looking for a building supply company Peoria IL trusts, we can help you find what you’re looking for.
Developed from more than 35 years of real-world contracting experience, our products reinforce vulnerable areas of post-frame buildings while helping contractors reduce excavation, labor and disruption. Whether the project involves a farm building, equipment shed, commercial facility or residential workshop, Anthem Built offers solutions for repair, restoration and new construction.
If you’re looking for the building supply company Peoria IL trusts, keep in mind that Anthem Built is not a conventional lumberyard or general hardware store. Our team develops purpose-built components for post-frame construction and repair.
This specialization matters because post-frame structures have distinct vulnerabilities. Wood columns and grade boards installed near or below ground level face repeated exposure to soil, moisture, insects and changing temperatures. Once those materials begin to deteriorate, the strength and alignment of the building can be affected.
Our post-frame building supplies help contractors address these vulnerable areas with products designed for the way post-frame structures are built.
Not every damaged building requires the same repair. Before selecting products, a contractor should evaluate the columns, foundation, concrete floor, perimeter system and surrounding conditions.
Anthem Built products can help address several common situations.
Anthem Built’s patented Column Repair Sleeves offer an alternative for qualifying posts. Constructed from corrugated, 10-gauge galvanized steel, the sleeves reinforce the compromised area without requiring the rotted portion to be cut out or replaced. Built-in uplift anchors work with the structure’s existing uplift components to help solidify the repaired base.
Column Covers work with Repair Sleeves to protect and reinforce the remaining exterior face of the post. Together, the components encapsulate the vulnerable section of the column and create a stronger surface for attaching grade boards, fasteners and other materials. The completed system helps isolate vulnerable wood from continued exposure to surrounding moisture.
If a post-frame building has a suitable concrete floor or foundation, a Repair Socket can help anchor a repaired column to the concrete without requiring contractors to break out the floor and replace the entire post. Repair Sockets work alongside Repair Sleeves and Column Covers. While the sleeve and cover reinforce the deteriorated wood, the socket establishes a secure connection between the column and concrete.
Grade boards sit around the base of a post-frame building, where conventional wood products are vulnerable to moisture, decay, termites and warping. Anthem Built’s galvanized steel Grade Boards provide a durable alternative for foundation restoration and new construction. Manufactured from corrugated, 14-gauge galvanized steel, the boards resist moisture and termites while remaining straight and true.
Post-frame construction supports agriculture, business and everyday property needs throughout the Peoria area. Anthem Built products may be appropriate for qualifying:
Our post-frame building supplies can support both existing structures and new projects. Repair products help contractors reinforce buildings where deterioration has already occurred, while galvanized steel components can reduce vulnerable wood-to-soil contact during new construction.
Damage around the base of a post-frame structure is not always obvious. Property owners should contact a qualified professional if they notice:
These signs do not automatically determine which repair is needed. A professional assessment helps establish the extent of the deterioration and whether reinforcement is a suitable option.
Anthem Built serves Peoria-area contractors and property owners with specialized post-frame products but does not operate a conventional retail lumberyard in Peoria. Contact our team to discuss product availability or locate an installer serving Central Illinois.
In qualifying situations, a combination of Repair Sleeves, Column Covers and Repair Sockets can reinforce a compromised column without removing the entire post. The building and extent of the deterioration should be professionally evaluated before selecting a repair method.
A Repair Sleeve reinforces the deteriorated portion of a wood column. A Repair Socket works with the sleeve and cover to anchor the repaired column to a suitable concrete floor or foundation. Not every project requires or qualifies for a socket.
Yes. Galvanized steel Grade Boards can be incorporated into new construction to protect the building perimeter from moisture, termites, rot and warping. Contractors can contact Anthem Built to discuss other products appropriate for their post-frame projects.
Becoming an Anthem Built installer gives contractors another way to serve customers with deteriorating post-frame buildings while adding specialized repair capabilities to their businesses.
A damaged column or perimeter board does not always mean that complete replacement is the only option. Anthem Built can help you explore post-frame building supplies — and the building supply company Peoria IL trusts — that are made to reinforce compromised areas, protect vulnerable materials and support longer-lasting construction.
Property owners can contact Anthem Built to learn more and find an installer serving Peoria and Central Illinois. Contractors can request product information or apply to join the Anthem Built installer network.
Call 309-238-5498 or complete our online form to discuss your post-frame needs.