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title: How Much Does It Cost to Reskin a 40’ x 60’ Pole Barn?
description: Are you ready to show your post-frame building some TLC? This article discusses how much it costs to reskin a 40' x 60' pole barn.
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# [How Much Does It Cost to Reskin a 40’ x 60’ Pole Barn?](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/40x60-reskin-pole-barn-cost)

 Written by [Cori Lane](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/author/cori-lane) | Jun 22, 2023 5:00:00 PM

**"To build a **[**new pole barn or to renovate your existing post-frame building**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-renovation-vs-new-construction)**, that is the question."** Or at least that's the post-frame construction version of William Shakespeare's famous play titled "Hamlet."

**More owners are taking an interest in **[**pole barn renovation projects**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-renovation-ideas)**. **The [**cost of a new post-frame building**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-cost?hsLang=en) has increased since the start of [**COVID-19**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/covid-19-pole-barn-construction?hsLang=en). The lack of [**building materials**](https://www.fbibuildings.com/getting-started/building-process/materials-features?hsLang=en) amid the "[**Great Supply Chain Disruption**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-supply-chain?hsLang=en)" is namely to blame for the [**fluctuation in pole barn prices**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/reasons-why-pole-barn-prices-fluctuate?hsLang=en).

**While a new post-frame building will ensure its use for decades, **[**pole barn repairs and renovations**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/en/pole-barn-repairs-renovations-guide)** can have the same lasting effect for potentially less money.**

Are you ready to show your post-frame building some TLC? **This article discusses four reasons why you should reskin your 40' x 60' pole barn and how much this renovation project will cost.**

### **How Much Does It Cost to Reskin a 40' x 60' Pole Barn?**

**Like new post-frame construction, pole barn renovation costs are based on the following factors:**

- Building type
- Fastener type
- Building size
- Building location
- Construction crew labor

Unfortunately, there is no black-and-white answer. For example, if your existing post-frame building has screw fasteners, you will pay a **minimum of $1.50 per square foot to remove the metal panels** and a **minimum of $1.25 to attach the new steel siding**. 

You'll also incur the cost of new metal panels, which starts at a **minimum of $3.00 per square foot**.

**Editor's Note: **The prices stated above fluctuate based on the current state of commodity markets. They do not include metal trimming, travel expenses, delivery/freight costs, dumpsters and port-a-john rentals, screws, engineering review of construction drawings, and equipment costs.

## 4 Reasons Why You Should Reskin Your Existing Pole Barn

### 1) Your pole barn shows aging signs.

The metal panels might have faded or chalked if your post-frame building was constructed before the 1990s.

**Fading occurs when the environment attacks the pigment portion of the **[**pole barn paint system**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-paint-systems)**.** When metal panels are continually exposed to sunlight, they’ll lose their original color.

**Chalking occurs when ultraviolet (UV) radiation damages the resin, allowing the pigment particles to resurface as a powdery substance.** Other degradation contributors include acid rain and air pollution.

The area of your post-frame building that receives less elemental exposure will fade or chalk at a slower rate.

**Editor’s Note****:** These aging effects are noticeable with darker colors. Lighter hues still fade and chalk, but their appearance is duller.

**Unfortunately, these conditions are inevitable, but the right pole barn paint system will keep your steel siding looking new year after year.**

Pre-1990s post-frame buildings were most likely coated with silicone-modified polyester (SMP) paint.

**However, modern pole barns use a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) known as Kynar 500®.** Its unique formula produces excellent resistance to aging and weathering. Watch this short YouTube video to learn more about the benefits of choosing a PVDF paint system.

### 2) Your pole barn has damage (accidental or storm-related).

**As much as we hate to admit it, **[**pole barn damages**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/common-pole-barn-repairs)** are unavoidable.** We’re human, and accidents like running into your steel siding happen. Mother Nature lashed out with a severe pop-up storm that blew off your [**metal roofing panels**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/metal-roofing-vs-shingles).

**You may consider reskinning your post-frame building if the **[**structural integrity**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/top-pole-barn-components)** remains intact. **Pole barn damages aren’t anticipated design loads.

Therefore, a Repair & Renovation Specialist will inspect the following building components:

- [**Columns**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/posts-vs-perma-columns)
- [**Foundation**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-foundation)
- [**Trusses**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-trusses?hsLang=en)
- [**Truss-to-column connections**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/truss-to-column-connection?hsLang=en)
- [**Door headers**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-header-types)
- [**Roof purlins**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-purlins?hsLang=en)
- Sidewall girts

If given the “green light,” a [**Repair & Renovation construction crew**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-repairs) will be hired to reskin your post-frame building.

### 3) You want to change your pole barn color combination.

**Buyer’s remorse – we’ve witnessed this sense of regret in our **[**65+ years in the post-frame construction industry**](https://www.fbibuildings.com/about-us)**. **

Some customers kick themselves for not [**adding square footage**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-additions-considerations) to their [**building size**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-size), but that’s another story.

**Meanwhile, others wish they would’ve picked a different **[**pole barn color combination**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-color-combination-tips)**.** Of course, the same can be said for someone who purchased property that included a post-frame building. The Pea Green isn't their style.

But all is not lost. **While you can’t turn back time, you can reskin your pole barn with a paint color that better fits your aesthetic.**

**Editor’s Note****:** You can hire someone to paint over the current color, but you may void your [**warranty**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-warranty-essentials). Please read the fine print before moving forward with this alternative solution.

### 4) Your pole barn needs to be resealed.

**Some post-frame buildings have had multiple purposes in their lifetime. **

For example, this pole barn was a chicken coop turned dog kennel turned machine storage shed. 

As you can see, this post-frame building lacks a base trim, and the steel siding has been patched. The new owner wanted to reskin the pole barn to eliminate drafts, stop pesky [**metal** **roof leaks**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/5-common-spring-pole-barn-repairs), and [**increase curb appeal**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-property-value).

Ultimately, reskinning your post-frame building prolong its lifecycle, guaranteeing its usefulness for the next generation.

## 5 Factors that Influence the Cost of Reskinning a Pole Barn

### 1) Pole Barn Type

**The type of post-frame building you want to reskin will influence the cost.** For example, a standard 40’ x 60’ pole barn will be cheaper to reskin than renovating a 40’ x 60’ building with a block foundation.

Our Repair & Renovation construction crews can reskin concrete block buildings, but they’ll need extra materials.

First, the field employees will attach [**furring strips**](https://homerepairgeek.com/define/furring.html) to the existing structure. Then, they’ll secure the metal panels to the 1x3 or 2x4 wooden pieces.

### 2) Pole Barn Fasteners

**Second, the type of fastener will affect the cost of this pole barn renovation project.**

If your steel siding was initially fastened with [**nails versus screws**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-screws-vs-nails), you’d pay more for the Repair & Renovation construction crew to remove the metal panels.

Let’s pretend you have a 40’ x 60’ post-frame building that was nailed together. **You could spend 15 to 20 percent more on labor to remove the steel siding.** If you have a [**pole barn budget**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-budget), you may pay up to $2,400 to $3,000 on construction crew labor.

The field employees will work around your post-frame building, running the crowbar or flat bar back and forth parallel until they locate a nail. Then, they’ll grip the nail with a cat claw and pull it out.

If your metal panels were fastened with screws, they’d use a drill and drill bit to remove them.

### 3) Pole Barn Size

**Next, the **[**pole barn size**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/pole-barn-size)** will undoubtedly affect how much money you’ll spend on construction crew labor, building materials, equipment, and other supplies**. 

Typically, larger post-frame buildings take approximately 7-10 days to remove and install new metal panels.

### 4) Post-Frame Building Location

**Moreover, it would be best to consider the location of your pole barn renovation project compared to your **[**post-frame builder**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/best-pole-barn-builders-midwest)**.**

Travel costs will be included in the pole barn price, as well as delivery and freight of the building materials. A “stayover” may be required for construction crews when renovation projects are further away.

### 5) Repair & Renovation Construction Crew Size

**Regarding construction crew labor, your post-frame builder must determine how many workers are required to renovate your existing pole barn.**

If your post-frame building is 40’ x 60’ or less, you can work with fewer people (3-5 field employees) than one that is 60’ x 80’ or greater.

## How Much Does It Cost to Reskin a 40' x 60' Pole Barn?

**Unfortunately, there is no black-and-white answer.** For example, if your existing 40’ x 60’ post-frame building has screw fasteners, you will pay a **minimum of $1.50 per square foot to remove the metal panels** and a **minimum of $1.25 to attach the new steel siding**. 

You’ll also incur the cost of new metal panels, which starts at a **minimum of $3.00 per square foot**.

**Editor’s Note****:** The prices stated above fluctuate based on the current state of commodity markets. They do not include metal trimming, travel expenses, delivery/freight costs, dumpsters and port-a-john rentals, screws, engineering review of construction drawings, and equipment costs.

## Will You Reskin Your Existing 40' x 60' Pole Barn?

**After learning more about pole barn repairs and renovations, will you reskin your post-frame building?**

As long as the structural integrity is intact, you can’t go wrong with giving your pole barn a makeover.

At FBi Buildings, our [**Repair & Renovation Specialists**](https://www.fbibuildings.com/about-us/our-service-area/project-consultants) will help you navigate the building process to get the best bang for your buck.

**We’ll also tell you a secret: it doesn’t matter who built the original pole barn. **We’ll repair or renovate ANY post-frame building!

**Are you ready to get started on your pole barn reskin? **Please call our office at (800) 552-2981, and we’ll gladly give you a **FREE **[**renovation quote**](https://www.fbibuildings.com/repairs-renovations).

### Additional Resources:

[**How Much Does It Cost to Reskin a 30’ x 40’ Pole Barn?**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/reskin-pole-barn-cost)

[**How to Reskin Your Pole Barn in 5 Easy Steps**](https://info.fbibuildings.com/blog/how-to-reskin-your-pole-barn)

Do you have more questions about pole barn renovations not covered in this article? If you need help designing and planning, please contact FBi Buildings at **800.552.2981** or [**click here to email us**](mailto:info@fbibuildings.com). If you’re ready to get a price, [**click here to request a quote**](https://www.fbibuildings.com/request-a-quote/), and a member of our Customer Engagement Team will help you determine the next steps of your project.

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