A new year brings new projects to improve your property, and building a pole barn is at the top of that to-do list. As you design your post frame building, you’ll have the option to customize the roofing material, color combination, roof style, and pitch. Some choices are easy to make; meanwhile, others require a more in-depth thought process.

Winter weather is officially here! You know what that means...it’s time to put the snow shovels and ice scrapers to work.

You work hard for your money, so you want to ensure those dollars are properly spent. If there is a way to cut costs and get the post frame building you’ve always wanted, who wouldn’t want to take advantage of that? One of the many benefits of building a pole barn is the flexibility for every budget and every need.

Your house needs a new roof, and like other building materials, the options can be abundant. Asphalt shingles. Clay. Concrete. Metal. Slate. Wood Shakes. While it’s nice to know that multiple roofing materials are available, it can be overwhelming (and time-consuming) to research the pros and cons of each one.

Midwestern winters can be tricky, to say the least. Some states, Michigan and Wisconsin, see ample amounts of snowfall each year. Their residents can build snowmen or go sledding, skiing, or snowboarding. Meanwhile, other states have milder temperatures, and winter outdoor activities aren’t enjoyed to the fullest. Or worse, it’s too cold to be outside (e.g., Polar Vortex).

Over the last couple of months, we’ve been going into detail with our pole barn kits’ price and building features. We’ve discussed pricing options for a 24’ x 24’ x 10’, 24’ x 32’ x 10’, and even a 30’ x 48’ x 12’ (just to name a few). This week we will be looking at cost and building materials for a 36’ x 56’ x 12’ pole barn kit. This will also be our last pole barn kit break down (unless we decide to add more to our material package options).