New For Canadians: Concrete Post Foundation Now Available

This is an exciting post for us at Integrity. We are so pleased to let Canadians know of the biggest development to hit post frame! The Perma-Column is a pre-cast concrete column–the first product on the Canadian market that keeps wood out of the ground.

They give the best of both worlds:  the cost-effectiveness of post frame construction with the durability of concrete. The Perma-Column has been used for years in the U.S. and is now available for the first time in Canada.

Tested by both Wisconsin and Purdue University, the Perma-Column outperforms wood posts in comparative strength tests.

How is it made?

The wood column is attached to a “U” shaped steel bracket made of 1/4” steel with 1/2” thru-bolts and 1/4” lags. This bracket is robotically welded to steel reinforcement that runs the entire length of the column. All the steel is a premium domestic high strength alloy.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the benefits of this new technology:

  • made of the latest in self-compacting concrete precasting technology give 3 x the strength of standard concrete
  • microfibers add shock resistance and durabilit
  • microsilicia enhances flexural/compressive strength and erosion resistance
  • corrosion inhibitor protects the rebar reinforcement from rusting
  • a final admixture is added to give freeze/thaw protection

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MOVERS & SHAKERS AWARD FOR 2010 FROM ALBERTA CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE

Jerry Myer of Integrity Post Structures received the Movers & Shakers Award for 2010 from Alberta Construction Magazine.

AG INNOVATION 2014 WINNER

Agri-Trade’s Equipment Expo Ag Innovation Winner – Integrity Post Structures with their winning submission Perma-Column.

2017 ALBERTA BUSINESS AWARDS OF DISTINCTION

Alberta Chamber of Commerce, Young Entrepreneur Award of Distinction Winner – Integrity Post Structures.

INTEGRITY'S CEO ACCEPTED INTO ELITE NATIONAL PROGRAM

Jerry Myer, Owner/CEO has been selected to participate in the 2017 QuantumShift program. QuantumShift is an exclusive invitation-only leadership development program for 40 of Canada’s most promising entrepreneurs. Founded by KPMG Enterprise and the Ivey Business School at The University of Western Ontario, QuantumShift uses Ivey’s highly regarded case study method and award-winning faculty to help take the skills and talents of these entrepreneurs to the next level.

Integrity Buildings wins in two categories for the 2018 NFBA Building of the Year Awards.

The NFBA (National Frame Building Association) has awarded Integrity Buildings with two 2018 North American Building of the year awards. The winner categories are “Hobby Shop” and “Institutional Building”.

Jerry Myer, Founder & CEO of Integrity says “Since day one at Integrity, we have made it our goal to not only be the best post frame builder in Canada, but develop new and innovative ways to make the industry better. These awards are an honour and we are proud to win, but they are also a testament to the hard work and dedication of an entire team to achieve our goals.”

Myer also added “Every building Integrity builds is custom. That means our customers get our industry leading expertise and are able to add their own ideas to truly make their building something that can be proud of for generations”.