Barndominiums are traditionally two-story rectangles with either a steel or wood frame. People also call these modern homes shouses (shop houses), shomes, or pole barn homes. Barndominiums offer open-concept floor plans from their clear-span trusses. What once was just a building in which to store equipment has revolutionized the post-frame industry. Often, they are thought to be a lower-cost living solution. However, the interior finishes, design choices, overall square footage, and depending on how much you DIY can make your project more than traditional stick-built homes. If you are looking for a low-maintenance, customizable, energy-efficient home, a barndominium might be for you! In this blog, we will discuss what factors to consider when selecting a floor plan, what companies offer barndominium floor plans, and tips for purchasing one.

Are you ready to embark on your pole barn repair and renovation journey but don’t know where to start? There is no need to worry—we have the tools to help you build a solid foundation—pun intended. This article lists the top five post-frame builders for pole barn repairs and renovations in Iowa.

It is easy to get swooned into the beauty of barndominiums. You might daydream of rocking in a chair on a wrap-around porch with cedar columns, looking out at your land, and watching the sunset. While we can all dream of the cool features on the exterior and interior of a pole barn home, the reality is there are four keys to building safe living quarters that all barndominiums should include. When building any shelter, determining how you will control the temperature and moisture is essential to creating a warm and safe environment. In this blog, we will dive into the four must-haves all post-frame homes should include.

Whether your pole barn needs minor repairs or complete renovations, choosing a skilled post-frame builder is crucial for the success of your construction project.

Whether this is your first time buying a home or you are a seasoned home buyer, getting financing for a barndominium is getting easier, but there are still some hurdles to overcome. Building your dream home can be expensive. Barndominiums can cost anywhere from $150-400+ a square foot. They are not always a cheaper residential option; however, if you do some of the work yourself, it is a cost-effective solution to save thousands of dollars. In this blog, we will outline what challenges you might face getting financing for a barndominium vs. stick-built home, what documents you need to provide, and a list of lenders we recommend.

Whether your pole barn needs minor repairs or complete renovations, choosing a skilled post-frame builder is crucial for the success of your construction project. To help you make this important decision, we've compiled a list of the top five post-frame builders for pole barn repairs and renovations in Michigan.