RigidPly Rafters, Inc.

Two core product families: Glu-laminated wood timbers (large structural members made by laminating thinner wood layers under pressure with engineered adhesive — the result is a beam stronger and straighter than dimensional lumber of the same nominal size, suitable for very long clear spans), and wood roof & floor trusses (engineered, metal-plated trusses sized to span the building). Beyond the core: arches, heavy-timber trusses, pre-engineered wood trusses, and framing lumber. The Glu-lam line is what enables the iconic large-span barn arena (clear spans of 60+ feet without intermediate columns) — that's the signature application Rigidply is best known for.

Most truss suppliers source designs from regional contractors or use boilerplate truss-table software. Rigidply has in-house Architects available through every step of design and installation, plus engineers who size each structural member individually. For a horse-barn or indoor-arena project specifically, the in-house engineering reach matters because: (1) clear spans for arenas demand exact load calculations — wrong-sized trusses are a real failure mode in this category; (2) loft additions, lean-to extensions, and changes mid-build need engineering review on the spot; (3) the company can interpret your contractor's questions in real-time rather than rerouting through a regional sales channel. Per Rigidply, in-house engineering is what allows them to take customer-provided design plans, apply them to engineered drawings, and ensure the finished building is structurally sound.

Two shipping tiers based on product. Glu-laminated timbers ship nationwide — these are the high-value, low-frequency structural members (one barn typically uses a known quantity of large beams), so cross-country freight makes sense. Wood roof & floor trusses and other building materials ship regionally, primarily through the Northeast and East Coast where local delivery times and freight cost create a real competitive advantage. Per Rigidply, shipping is handled by company-employed drivers using their own truck fleet — not third-party freight — which keeps schedules on time and gives contractors a consistent point of contact for delivery questions.

Per Rigidply, customer-supplied design ideas become the input. "We love taking our clients' ideas and applying them to our in-house, engineered drawings to make your design dreams a reality." Process: you submit your concept (sketch, photo, or rough drawing); Rigidply's design team interprets it into engineered drawings with all framing, fastener, and dimension details; the engineered drawings ensure every design detail is structurally sound and code-compliant; the dedicated team walks you through every step from concept through completion. The deliverable is a complete, build-able package — not a generic catalog item. Loft above stalls, lean-to extensions, arches, tongue-and-groove siding, polished liner panels — Rigidply's product range supports the full stylistic vocabulary of a custom horse barn.

Four contractor voices from the source — Rigidply's relationship is largely B2B with builders, dealers, and post-frame contractors. Don, SDC Building Center (15 years selling): "My contractors whom I sell to will only use Rigidply because of their quality. Their very helpful delivery drivers go out of their way to help my contractors. The salesmen at Rigidply are very knowledgeable about their products and can get you the answers to just about anything." Henry Stoltzfus, Stable Hollow Construction: "I love these guys. No one else can touch your professional customer service and also all the product support. I like the clean trucks and all the great attitudes are the best." Reb, Hanover Building Systems Inc. (close to 30 years): "From the quality of all of the material, to the prompt deliveries, the friendliness of the office staff, the courteous drivers, all of the design team, and engineers, everyone is very helpful and a delight to work with. They have a solution for any situation, big or small." Sherwin Brougher, Franklin Builders: "You can send a material list in the morning and most times get a quote back the same day. Rigidply's personnel are just a phone call away, when you need pricing or help sizing headers or beams, they are there to assist you. The men in the field are skilled Crane Operators when they are setting trusses."

Per Rigidply: "Many of our personnel have been with Rigidply for over 30 years, with some staff here for over 40 years!" That tenure matters in the post-frame industry because tribal knowledge — which truss profile works for which span, which fastener pattern survives which load case, which builders need which support level — accumulates over decades and isn't transferable to a competitor in a quarter or two. The 30- and 40-year tenures are also why Rigidply's customer relationships span 30 years (per Reb, Hanover Building Systems): the same Rigidply person is still the contact a contractor's been calling since the 1990s. For a horse-barn buyer, that means the engineer reviewing your project has likely seen ~thousands of similar projects — uncommon in an industry where engineering staff turnover is frequent.

Direct: 717-866-6581, email CrystalHigh@RigidPly.com, web rigidply.com. Address: 701 East Linden Street, Richland, Pennsylvania 17087. Note: this is the same address and phone as sister company Blue Chip Structures, Inc. — Blue Chip handles complete building packages with design plans + P.E. seals; Rigidply specializes in supplying components (Glu-lam timbers, trusses, framing) to contractors and builders. If you're a property owner working with a contractor, your contractor likely orders from Rigidply directly. If you're scoping a complete building package, Blue Chip Structures is the better entry point. Either way, the Richland, Pennsylvania team will route you correctly. Pricing is subject to change due to commodity-market conditions; confirm current pricing when scoping a project.