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By:
Nettie Grubb
June 3rd, 2024
A barndominium is a type of residential structure that combines elements of a pole barn with those of a condominium or traditional home. It's a metal building that has been repurposed or designed to serve as a living space. Barndominiums typically feature large, open floor plans with high ceilings. They often incorporate living quarters, workspaces, and storage areas within the same structure. Due to the clear-span trusses, they don't require load-bearing walls. They are known for their rustic charm, affordability, and versatility, appealing to individuals seeking a unique living space that blends modern amenities with a rural aesthetic. Renovating a barn into living space or building a pole barn home has been on the rise over the past twenty years. The cost per square foot is determined by multiple factors.
Posts | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Riding Arenas | Building Features | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design | Commercial
By:
Nettie Grubb
May 6th, 2024
Whether you are looking to build a pole barn home in Kentucky, a horse barn with stalls and a riding arena, or just a hobby shop with a wrap-around porch you can barbecue on, you probably have been pondering the same question, “How much does it cost to build a pole barn?”. While we wish we could give you a black-and-white answer, we’ll ask you, “What are you looking to build?” Each project is unique, and factors can increase or decrease the price.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
March 25th, 2024
Metal buildings for homes are no longer just a popular trend in rural areas. Whether you call them a barndominium, shouse, or pole barn home, there are a few key differences in their technical names. Planning to build a barndominium involves several factors. In this blog, we will define each type of pole barn home and explain the cost to build, how various building materials can affect the price, and how your barndominium floor plan can affect the overall construction cost.
Building Construction | Project Prep | Building Tips | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Structural Integrity | Comparisons | Commercial Buildings | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
February 26th, 2024
Pole barn garages are a popular choice for hobby storage, and pole barn homes are still a popular choice with their clear span truss design. This is ideal if you’re looking for more of an open-concept layout. Or maybe you’re an equine enthusiast who is looking to build a new horse barn. Whichever category you fall under, there are are multiple factors that determine pole barn cost. These are the three factors that dictate the cost of building a pole barn in Missouri: Location Pole Barn Size Quality Craftmanship Missouri is known as the show-me state, and in this blog, we will explain how location, post-frame size, and quality craftsmanship can affect a pole barn’s price in Missouri.
Building Features | Repairs & Renovations | Building Design
By:
Addy Cain
February 19th, 2024
Have you run out of room in your storage shed? Or maybe you’re looking for ways to maximize your storage space without building a new post-frame building. Consider adding a lean-to to your existing pole barn. These spaces can be functional and seamless in addition to what you already have, and adding on could completely transform your already existing post-frame structure. In this blog, we’ll discuss how to plan for your next building addition.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
November 28th, 2023
Many of us have the American dream of buying a piece of land, building a house or pole barn home, and adding a pole shed or garage to store our hobbies in. You probably think that adding a pole barn is an affordable storage solution, but there are five reasons why you may consider NOT building a pole barn. 1. The cost of building a pole barn is not cheaper. 2. Pole barn permits may not allow you to build where you want. 3. A cheaper builder may not build with structural integrity in mind. 4. Your cell phone might not work in a metal building. 5. Affordable pole barns have less curb appeal. In this article, we will learn why you may consider not building a pole barn.