HOW WE BUILD | Mellor Woodworks

HOW WE BUILD YOUR HOME

LET’S DIVE INTO HOW WE BUILD AT
MELLOR WOODWORKS!

Foundations

In Oklahoma, the foundation isn’t just concrete — it’s peace of mind. Our soils can shift with moisture, our winds can test every structure, and our seasons swing from blazing heat to sudden freezes. That’s why a strong, well-engineered foundation is critical for a post-frame home. Deep, reinforced footers anchor each post securely, keeping your home level and steady even when the ground moves. A solid foundation doesn’t just hold your house up — it keeps it safe, straight, and standing strong for generations.

We build using 3-Ply 2x6 laminated posts because they are the better choice.

Stronger & Straighter

Laminated posts are made by fastening three 2x6 boards together. This actually makes them stronger and less likely to twist or warp over time compared to one big solid post.

More Consistent Quality

Big solid posts are cut from one tree, which means if that piece has a knot or weakness, it runs through the whole post. Laminated posts spread out the load and minimize weaknesses, giving you a more reliable backbone for your home.

Better Treated Protection

The individual 2x6s can be pressure treated more thoroughly than one giant solid post. That means better protection against rot and moisture where the post meets the ground.

Easier to Work With

Because they’re built from smaller pieces, laminated posts are more uniform and predictable in size. That makes construction smoother, which helps your project stay on track.

In short: laminated 3-ply posts give you strength, stability, and longer-lasting protection — all important when you’re building something meant to stand strong in Oklahoma weather.

HOW THE POSTS ATTACH TO THE CONCRETE

HOW THE POSTS ATTACH TO THE CONCRETE

When you’re building on a concrete foundation or slab, your posts need to be firmly anchored
while still staying protected from long-term moisture and rot. That’s where Sturdi-Wall brackets
come in.

Keeps Wood Out of the Concrete
Concrete holds moisture. If you sink a wood post directly into it, over time that moisture can
break down the wood. A Sturdi-Wall bracket lifts the post up and keeps it above the concrete,
adding years of life to the structure.

Stronger Structural Connection
These brackets are heavy-duty steel and are bolted directly into the concrete. When a laminated
3-ply post is fastened into one, the whole setup becomes extremely sturdy and stable. This helps
resist Oklahoma’s high winds and shifting soils.

Long-Term Peace of Mind
Between moisture protection and strength, Sturdi-Wall brackets simply make your building last
longer. It’s one of those details that clients rarely see up close, but it makes a huge difference in
durability and safety.

Girts are the horizontal boards that run between your posts. They hold your wall in place and also help strengthen the entire wall structure. Think of them like the horizontal bones that tie everything together.

We use 2×6 girts because they provide extra strength and keep your walls straighter, it makes them more solid, and helps your home stand up better to Oklahoma’s winds and storms.

Deeper girts mean you can fit thicker insulation in the wall cavity. This makes a big difference in keeping your home cooler in summer and warmer in winter — with lower energy bills.

With 2×6 girts, your siding or metal panels have more support. This reduces “waves” or oil-canning in the siding, giving your home a smoother, and higher-quality finish.