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Whether you are building your dream barndominium or a hobby shop for your classic car collection, most consumers will get multiple quotes for their post-frame construction project. If one builder is $75,000 and another is $100,000 for what looks like the same pole building, the cheaper choice seems obvious, until it isn’t. In this article, we will explain the differences to look for when comparing quotes, as well as dive into three hidden costs often found in pole barn quotes.

There are many decisions to make when building a pole barn or barndominium. When starting, you will need a site plan to map out where your utilities will be located and when they will be installed. Additionally, consider the concrete or gravel requirements for your building pad and driveway.

Your Pinterest board is likely filled with post-frame building inspiration. From open-concept living spaces to matte black metal exteriors with cedar trusses, you're inspired to build a barndominium. You might also fall into the camp thinking that this is a more affordable housing solution (it can be if you DIY most of it).

When driving past a metal building home, you may think it is hot, hard to cool, or would be more expensive to regulate the temperature. This common misconception is false. One of our past customers who built a barndominium with three HVAC units claimed that it was only $20 more to control the barndominium compared to his other home. In this blog, we will break down the seven ways to design a barndominium for maximum energy savings from building materials to construction methods. There are seven different ways you can build your barndominium for long-term energy savings.

The barndominium lifestyle is a growing trend due to its modern design and low maintenance. Whether you are considering a barndominium, shouse, or a pole barn home, energy efficiency is a top benefit of post-frame construction. You may be wondering how post-frame buildings are energy efficient Is having an open floor plan less efficient? If you build a barndominium, what are the advantages of a post-frame home? In this blog, we will outline what makes a barndominium energy efficient compared to a traditionally built home.

You've finalized the design and can already see your finished pole barn standing tall. But have you thought about the hands that will actually build it? The quality of the crew, and more importantly, their leader, is the single most important factor in bringing your vision to life.