3 Ways to Anchor Your Post Frame Building—Which One’s Best?

When you're anchoring a post-frame building to a concrete foundation wall, you’ve got three main options. Each has its pros and cons, but one stands out as the best (in our opinion). Here’s the breakdown:

1. Wet-Set Post Saddles

This method involves setting post saddles with rebar into freshly poured concrete while it’s still wet but firm enough to hold them in place. The challenge? If you’re not careful, they can shift as the concrete cures, leaving them slightly out of position.

2. Anchoring With Epoxy-Set Saddles

Here, you drill holes into the hardened concrete, clean them out thoroughly, and use a special epoxy to secure the saddle’s rebar (picture above). The key is cleaning—if you don’t get all the dust out, the epoxy won’t bond properly. When done right, it holds strong, but it takes more time and precision.

3. Concrete Bolts (Our Top Pick!)

This is the easiest and most precise method. After the concrete is fully cured, you drill your holes and fasten the saddle down with concrete bolts, just like installing a screw or bolt. No shifting, no curing issues, and no concerns about dust affecting the bond. It’s quick, reliable, and rock solid.

Want to see how concrete bolts work? Click here to check out our quick video