Portable Buildings

Country Folks
Portable Buildings
18335 Highway 49
Saucier, MS 39574
Phone: 228-206-4553

Features - Options - Floor System - Wall & Roof System - Accu-Steel - Engineering Specifications

Styles

Lapsider - Features a 76" minimum interior wall clearance, collar-tied roof rafters, and attractive aluminum Dutch Lap siding, which is less maintenance intensive than wood siding. It offers superior strength, solid construction, clean lines and a simplistic beauty. This style comes in sizes from 6 x 8 to 12 x 50.

Lumberjack - Comes standard with an 8-foot interior wall clearance, to give you more overhead storage, collar-tied roof rafters and can accommodate doors that are 7 feet 6 inches tall and 10 feet wide. The Lumberjack comes in an assortment of sizes from an 8 x 10 to 12 x 50.

Greenhouse - If you are an avid gardener or a plant enthusiast, this is the building for you. The standard unit comes with an Accu-Steel frame that is set atop a pressure treated 2 x 6 base plate. The exterior is covered with fiberglass panels, comes in aspen green or clear, has no shadowy, unproductive hotspots, and blocks out many of the harmful ultra-violet rays. You can get a greenhouse in sizes of 6 x 10 to 12 x 30.

Econo - Don't be deceived by the name. Econo just means maximum building for the least amount of money. This is the sister building to the Lapsider. Close inspection of these two buildings reveals only a couple of differences. The most obvious is the gables. On the Econo the gable is on the long side of the building instead of on the short like the Lapsider. Moving the gables to the side walls allows a full 7 feet interior wall clearance and 2" x 6" roof rafters.

Dutch Barn - The 2 x 4 wood frame is carefully connected by heavy gauge truss plates that are pressed on with the most advanced equipment. Many manufacturers use a system of galvanized plates that are attached with nails or staples and do not supply the same degree of strength and durability as mechanically pressed truss plates. All areas of exposed wood, like around the base and under the offset of the mansards, is treated lumber. It comes in sizes from 6 x 10 to 12 x 24 and they all have two windows, one outlet, one light, and a cross-buck door.

Box Eave - Changes the direction and design of portable buildings forever. It is an aesthetic and sophisticated looking building that is perfect for use in any environment from backyard to business. It comes in either a side gable or an end gable and the sizes are a 6 x 10 to 12 x 50.

Americana - Has a long tradition of providing attractive, spacious storage at an affordable price. A full size floor and extra overhead clearance make this barn a pleasure to own. With the wall of studs facing the 4" way, this building is a natural for accommodating those shelves and worktables that you can never have enough of. The Americana comes standard with 2 windows, 1 light, 1 outlet and a 48" door, in sizes from 6 x 10 to 12 x 24.

Doublewide - If your storage requirements call for more than a 12-foot wide building, we have the solution, the Doublewide. Lark went to great lengths to engineer a building that would be both solid and functional. The Doublewide has a pre-engineered truss, which means that whether separate or connected together, it's totally free-standing without any floor to roof support in the middle of the unit. It comes in sizes 16 x 20 to 24 x 30.

Eave Truss - Is our top of the line portable building, which was designed and built to accommodate the most discriminating tastes. The Eave Truss combines good looks with oversized capabilities and its construction is heavy duty in every sense of the word. From the 8-foot high sidewalls, the pre-engineered roof truss, to the boxed-in eaves, you have a structure that has the strength and durability to truly be the standard by which other portable buildings should be judged. It comes in sizes from 10 x 16 to 12 x 40.

Lark Builders
Lark III - This portable has no frills, bells or whistles, but it comes with all the standard Lark construction features except windows and wiring. Available in a limited number of sizes from 6 x 8 to a 10 x 12, it is our most economically priced portable that can provide affordable and dependable storage for your budget.

Top name brands are part of Country Folks Portable Buildings' product lines. Over the years, we have changed manufacturers several times in search of higher quality and durability. The search ended in 1994 when we discovered Lark Builders. They constantly upgrade and improve the value of their products so that when you purchase one of our units, you have the best portable building that money can buy. That is why Lark Buildings has set the standard and is the leader in the portable building industry.

We suggest that before you purchase any portable building on the market that you take a look at our Lark Buildings and compare them for their quality and durability. When you purchase a Lark Building at Country Folks, you can be assured that you have made a sound, well-protected investment. Lark guarantees all structural components and workmanship to equal or exceed engineering specifications.

Exclusive Lark Features

Since 1967, Lark Builders, Inc. has dedicated themselves to manufacturing the best portable buildings in the industry. Their attention to quality, durability, and product value is why Lark is “The Standard in Portable Buildings.” While some manufacturers spend their money on marketing schemes and gimmicks, Lark invests their money in their product and you can see it in every portable building they build. Their innovative construction techniques and state-of-the-art equipment ensures that your Lark Building will be second to none.

Solid 4 x 6” Double Door Header Triple Hurricane Clipped Connection to Roof Rafter and Top Plate Accu-Steel 4” Lag Bolt with Washer-Bottom Plate Connection

Steel Hat Channel Lathing Skid Splice on 4 x 6” with 4” Lag Bolt Connection Accu-Steel Corner Connection with Diagonal Corner Bracing

4” Lag Bolt Connection on Wall Bottom Plate to 2 x 6” Cross-member Accu-Steel Wall and Roof Structure

Nobody Builds A Floor Like Lark

Floor Skid Fabrication
While other manufacturers use two 2 x 6’s nailed together for the all important base structure or floor skids of their buildings, Lark uses only solid 4 x 6’s that are precision trimmed, tapered, and dadoed for their floor skids. When longer skids are required, they mortise the splice and make the connection six 4” galvanized lag bolts. This assures uncompromising strength and durability in their buildings.

Floor Frame Assembly
All Lark floor joists are connected to the skids by being nailed and lag bolted at each dado to assure the base of the buildings have superior wind uplift protection. On the skid ends, they not only double lab bolt their headers at a 45 degree angle to the skids, but they hurricane clip them for additional holding power.

Plywood Installation
One of the most outstanding features of the Lark Floor Systems is the treated 23/32” T & G plywood decking. When this rigid panel is placed at 16” on center spacing, the floor has a loading of 125 P.S.F. The reason for this floor loading is to ensure the super structure of the building is adequately supported and the integrity and stability of the entire unit isn’t compromised. The plywood used gives a more even fit, prevents sag, and provides a more aesthetically pleasing floor finish.

Wood Frame Wall & Roof System

The wall structure on all of Lark’s wood frame buildings is constructed using #1 Southern Yellow Pine lumber. The reason they use this type of wood is that it is much stronger and has higher stress ratings than spruce or most other species. All walls are assembled with 2 x 4’s placed 24” on centers with 2 x 4 top and bottom plates connected diagonally with heavy gauge steel T wall bracing for superior shear wall protection. Each 2 x 4 is connected to the top and bottom plate with heavy gauge hurricane clips, four clips on each 2 x 4 on the side walls and 2 clips each on the end walls.

The walls are connected to the floor structure with 4” lag bolts placed every 16 inches. This system of bolts gives the structure superior up lift protection not provided by nails or straps that are nailed. From the hurricane clip connections on the roof rafters to the hurricane clip connections on all of our 2 x 4’s, there is a continuous uninterrupted positive connection from the roof to the floor. There are no weak points in this system to compromise strength.

Another unique feature of the end gable wood frame buildings is the use of steel hat channel lathing to hold the fasteners used to secure the roof. While wood lathing is good, it is not as stable as steel, creating the possibility of fasteners backing out over a period of years, causing leaks or damage. This is far less likely to occur with fastener connections made into steel. When we do put roofing fasteners into wood, we use only stainless steel fasteners, especially designed and engineered for use in wood.

Rectangular Wall Sections with T-Wall Bracing	Roof Joist with Collar-Tied Truss Plate Connections
Vaulted Wall and Roof System	Side Wall with T Wall Bracing and Top Plate Hurricane Connections
Sheer Wall Bracing with 60” End Door

Accu-Steel Frame Buildings

The Lark Accu-Steel frame building is the biggest advancement in portable building design and construction in the last 40 years. Lark manufactures the Accu-Steel using one of the most precise and advanced rollforming systems available with a method of steel stud construction that is unprecedented.

For years, steel stud construction has utilized a system of U-channels for the top and bottom plates and C-channels for the studs. When using this system, the U-channels and studs have to be measured and marked for center placement which can lead to mistakes in measuring and stud placement.

Lark manufactures the Accu-Steel building using state-of-the-art computerized rollformer and software system. This system utilizes C-channels for all structural components, the top and bottom plates as well as the wall studs. This system measures and notches the C-channel for precise stud location. Everything on this building system fits and finishes like you expect.

The frame is rollformed from heavy duty 18 gauge G-90 galvanized material that not only gives the building a superior strength and durability, but also provides needed rust protection.

• Steel does not warp, split, crack or creep.
• Steel has the highest strength to weight ratio of any building material.
• Steel is not vulnerable to termites or any type of organism.
• Steel does not burn or add fuel to the spread of fire.
• Steel has less probability of damage in high winds, stronger connections (screwed vs. nailed).
• Steel is dimensionally stable and does not expand or contract with moisture content.
• Steel produces less scrap and waste (2% for steel vs. 20% for wood).
• Steel is environmentally friendly - 100% recyclable, saving landfill space.

Engineering Specifications

All Lark Portable Buildings are engineered and manufactured to the following wind load specifications:

• All Accu-Steel Models - Wind loading of 3 second gust of 150 mph is standard on all models.
• Wood Frame Models - Wind loading of 3 second gust of 130 mph is standard; wind loading of 3 second gust of 150 mph is available as an option.

Features

• 2 x 6 Pressure Treated Floor Joist (20 Year Warranty)
• Floor Joist On 16" Centers
• Two 4 x 6 Pressure Treated Skids, Notched For Floor Joist, To Insure Stability, Also Has A 20 Year Warranty
• 3/4" Pressure Treated Tongue And Groove Plywood Floor
• 2 x 4 #1 Southern Yellow Pine Studs On 24" Centers Or An Optional Galvanized Steel Stud
• Hurricane Clips At The Top Of Every Stud
• Hurricane Strapping Connecting Wall And Floor
• 20 Gauge Steel T-Bar Wall Brace For Strength And Durability
• All Spaces Around Doors, Windows, Corners, And Roofline Are Sealed With Butyl Tape
• Wiring Standard (Enclosed In Conduit, Or Recess Romex)
• Windows Standard
• 48" Core Door Standard (With Lock)
• Four Siding Options: Aluminum Dutch Lap, Twin-rib Aluminum (Has A 30-Year Warranty Against Rust And
• Corrosion), Steel Carries A 20-Year Warranty. All Have A Baked On Enamel Finish In 12 Different Colors. Also
• Available In Pressure Treated T-111
• All Screws Are Stainless Steel (No Rusting)
• Prices Include Delivery
• No Pre-Laid Foundation Necessary
• Buildings Are Guaranteed Pest And Vermin Proof
• Sizes Available 6 x 8 Through 12 x 50 (Single Wide) And 16 x 20 Through 24 x 48 (Double Wides)
• Greenhouses Also Available. Treated Lumber is Used for the Base along with Galvanized Steel Frame; Exterior
• Is Covered With Fiberglass Specifically Made For Greenhouses (Available In Aspen Green Or Clear)
• 7' And 8' Sidewalls Standard
• Special Orders Filled Within 10 Working Days Or Sooner

Options

• Add Or Delete Windows
• Vents Are Available
  
• Standard Door Is 48" (30", 36", 60" Singles); 6', 8', 10', Double Core Doors, 8' x 7' Metal Garage Door (Sectional
• Or Roll-Up), 36" x 80" Mobile Home Door
  
• Dead Bolt Locks Or Mobile Home Door Lock
  
• Shelving
  
• Add Electrical Outlets (220 Outlets Are Available)
  
• 4' And 8' Fluorescent Lights Are Available
  
• Recess Romex Wiring
  
• 12" And 24" Exhaust Fans W/ Thermostat
  
• Greenhouse Sprinklers
  
• Air Conditioner Openings Framed Out
  
• Shingle Or Perma Tile Roofs Are Available
  
• Anchoring
  
• 3-Way Light Switch