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When building or renovating a pole barn, every component plays a crucial role in its functionality and longevity. The ridge cap is a vital, yet often overlooked, part of your post-frame building. This feature sits along the peak of the metal roof. It prevents water from entering and supports pole barn ventilation.

When planning your post-frame building, you’ve probably considered adding skylights or overhead lighting. But have you considered eave lites? Eave lites are translucent panels installed just beneath the roof overhangs of a pole barn. They allow natural light to enter the structure without electrical lighting, creating a brighter, more open space. In this blog, we’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks, explore your three main style options, and cover common use cases in post-frame construction.

Most people agree that adding a large wrap-around porch provides a space to relax in your rocking chair and adds curb appeal to your pole barn. While designing your post-frame project, you might have seen some projects listed as having a lean-to when you thought it was just a side porch. This blog will discuss the differences between a porch and a lean-to, the design options each provides, and the cost of adding one to your project.

Whether you want a new metal roof for your stick-built home or are interested in building a pole barn, there are several roofing material options. Metal Shingle Wood Shake Metal roofs are a popular choice for post-frame homes, stick-frame construction homes, and agricultural pole buildings. There are two styles of metal roofs. In this blog, we will explore what a standing seam roof is and how it compares to a standard metal roof.

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.

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.