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Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost | Site Preparation

By: Nettie Grubb
May 19th, 2025

Whether you're building a barndominium for its energy efficiency, luxurious style, or to save money with a DIY approach, there are essential steps to prepare your land before construction can begin. Site preparation is the initial work needed to get your site ready for building. While it shares similarities with traditional post-frame construction, there are a few additional factors to consider when constructing a pole barn home. In this blog, we will outline the six key tasks we recommend you complete before the shell of your post-frame home can be built.

Posts | Post Frame Homes | Permitting

By: Nettie Grubb
April 21st, 2025

Barndominiums are a great choice if you are looking for an energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and open-concept style living space. The metal building home trend continues to rise. Whether you are buying a larger parcel of land in a subdivision or acres in the country, there are potentially multiple permits you will need.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Site Preparation

By: Nettie Grubb
April 4th, 2025

Barndominiums combine the charm of traditional pole barns with the comfort of modern living spaces. But how long does it take to build one? This blog will explore the typical timeline for building a barndominium, including factors that can affect the construction process. We'll break down the key stages of building a barndominium and highlight factors that influence the duration of each phase.

Building Construction | Building Tips | Post Frame Homes | Cost

By: Nettie Grubb
March 27th, 2025

The modern American dream is to buy an acre or more of land and build a new home, whether a traditional stick-built home or a barndominium. Post-frame construction for residential use has continued to rise. Many customers prefer a barndominium floor plan due to its open concept and versatile design. In addition, many customers want a shop to do woodworking, tinker on cars, and store equipment.

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 24th, 2025

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.

Posts | Company | Post Frame Homes | Residential Buildings | Pole Barn Builders

By: Nettie Grubb
October 7th, 2024

Are you looking for a home that not only offers low-maintenance but also contributes to a sustainable future? If so, a pole barn home might be your ideal solution. With their rustic appeal and versatile design, these structures are gaining popularity across Missouri. But who exactly builds these energy-efficient barndominiums in the Show-Me State?