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When driving past a metal building home, you may think it is hot, hard to cool, or would be more expensive to regulate the temperature. This common misconception is false. One of our past customers who built a barndominium with three HVAC units claimed that it was only $20 more to control the barndominium compared to his other home. In this blog, we will break down the seven ways to design a barndominium for maximum energy savings from building materials to construction methods. There are seven different ways you can build your barndominium for long-term energy savings.

There have been many headlines regarding the One Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) that was passed on July 4th, 2025. With so many headlines, it can be challenging to understand how this will affect the ag market.

The barndominium lifestyle is a growing trend due to its modern design and low maintenance. Whether you are considering a barndominium, shouse, or a pole barn home, energy efficiency is a top benefit of post-frame construction. You may be wondering how post-frame buildings are energy efficient Is having an open floor plan less efficient? If you build a barndominium, what are the advantages of a post-frame home? In this blog, we will outline what makes a barndominium energy efficient compared to a traditionally built home.

You've finalized the design and can already see your finished pole barn standing tall. But have you thought about the hands that will actually build it? The quality of the crew, and more importantly, their leader, is the single most important factor in bringing your vision to life.

Each post-frame company is unique. Some are a small “Chuck and a Truck,” while others have team members dedicated to office tasks and a construction project team. There are pros and cons to every company, as well as its management structure.

Whether you're building a barndominium for its energy efficiency, luxurious style, or to save money with a DIY approach, there are essential steps to prepare your land before construction can begin. Site preparation is the initial work needed to get your site ready for building. While it shares similarities with traditional post-frame construction, there are a few additional factors to consider when constructing a pole barn home. In this blog, we will outline the six key tasks we recommend you complete before the shell of your post-frame home can be built.