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By:
Nettie Grubb
October 21st, 2024
Farming today is different than it was even 25 years ago. While 98% of farms are family-owned, as the farm is passed onto the next generation, the inherited pole buildings do not always meet the needs of today's farmers.
Posts | Farm Buildings | Post Frame Homes | Riding Arenas | Building Features | Cost | Pole Barn Builders | Building Design | Commercial
By:
Nettie Grubb
August 26th, 2024
Have you ever considered buying a new car? Similar to vehicles, pole buildings come in multiple sizes and have building features that can be added. But, due to the customization of pole barns coupled with the variations in building sites, all barns have different project costs.
Building Construction | Building Tips | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
By:
Nettie Grubb
June 17th, 2024
Most Americans agree that adding a garage for extra storage is a good choice. Garages offer a place to store classic cars, Christmas decorations, lawn equipment, or even your daily driver. You might consider hiring a local contractor to build a stick-built garage or a trusted post-frame company to build a pole barn garage. As in many things in life, we want to know how much it will cost. This blog will explain the following: What Are the Popular Sizes For 2-Car Pole Barn Garages? How Much Does a Pole Barn Garage Cost? What Additional Costs Are Associated to Building a Pole Barn Garage? How to Finish Your Pole Barn Garage
Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Building Features | Cost | Building Design
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 | Building Features | Commercial Buildings
By:
Nettie Grubb
May 20th, 2024
As the temperature rises, the sound of a loud throttle can be heard outside. With motorcycle season approaching, you may need to stop by a nearby Harley Davidson store for an oil change. Alternatively, you might pass by a Harley dealership while on a Sunday ride in a different city.
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.