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Information that gives you insight into post-frame construction and in making your building project a success.

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By: Addy Cain
June 12th, 2023

Have you ever thought about the purpose or process behind building a mini storage facility? We've seen them before, but what does it take to build one from the ground up? In this article, we'll cover the top five tips for building a mini warehouse. If you think the planning process is too detailed, don't worry. It can be worthwhile and fun to see your vision come to life.

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By: Cori Lane
June 5th, 2023

The beauty of post-frame construction is its flexible design to meet your building needs long after your pole barn is completed. In fact, it's not uncommon to renovate an existing post-frame building for a new purpose.

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By: Nettie Grubb
May 30th, 2023

When designing the finishing touches for the outside of your pole barn, you probably considered adding a porch, whether a wrap-around, lean-to, or standard entry porch. But have you ever heard of a mansard? It is often referred to as a mansard roof, eyebrow, overhang, or awning.

Posts | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Building Features | Building Design

By: Addy Cain
May 15th, 2023

Residential pole barns can be used for anything, including permanent residences, workshop spaces, garages, and hobby shops. Whether you’ve seen a project online or you’re simply following your creative inspiration, we’ll help you learn more about your options.

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By: Nettie Grubb
May 1st, 2023

If you want to build a pole barn to store farm equipment, a pole barn house, or even a hobby shop, you're probably wondering what it'll cost. The fact is it depends.

Building Features | Cost | Permitting | Site Preparation | Building Design

By: Angie Dobson
February 27th, 2023

Have you considered building a new farm shop or hobby barn? Or you've already received quotes from post-frame builders and were surprised by the total cost, so you decided to hold off on your project until prices dropped. Our rational thinking tells us that pole barn prices will come down, but we are still determining if costs will return to where they once were; others might doubt if that will ever happen.