Despite popular conception that wood buildings are at greater risk for fire destruction, wood is actually quite safe. Reaves Buildings maintain a 1-hour fire-resistive construction by fire resistance calculations.
Used primarily for commercial and some agricultural applications, the Douglas is a totally engineered building of exceptional strength and versatility.
A combination of conventional wall framing and post framing every 8' gives the Douglas extra rigidity for added strength. And it can be sheathed with any material, inside or out. Walls can even be presheathed in the factory for time savings and excellent quality control.
Plus, the Douglas is engineered to withstand 90 mph winds in a C exposure and hold 20, 30 or 40 pounds per square foot of snow load. On top of this are industry safety factors. Reaves also builds to the strictest deflection criteria in the industry.
Trusses 24" on center
Pre-fabricated wall panels and trusses
Walls 8' wide and 8', 10', or 12' high
2" x 6" Machine Stressed Rated studs 24" or 16" on center
Treated bottom plate
12" energy heel
20, 30, and 40 pounds per square foot design snow loads
Built to C-Exposure and 85 miles per hour winds
Uses: offices, restaurants, mini-storage, banks, haylofts and other
agricultural applications
