If you close your eyes (but not right now because you need to keep reading) and think about pole barn permits or zoning, what words come to mind? Perhaps confusing, complicated, or frustrating, to name a few?

Building a new building can be complicated – but not if you start at literally the ground up. A successful project starts with the ideal site selection and then preparing the site to maximize its usefulness and save money in the process. Keep in mind that good, early decisions make for the best long-term building. Plus, it’s also critical from the start to carefully consider functions: the purpose of the building – office, equipment shed or barn.

There are multiple aspects that go into determining the cost of your pole barn or post frame building. Your builder will quote you on a building shell, but what about the other costs? Here’s a list of common items that you’ll want to remember. Getting quotes on each of these items early will help you eliminate surprise costs over the course of your project.

“It’s the little things” – it’s a phrase we hear so often to express how little things build up over time to make a difference. Sometimes it’s a positive difference as in a kindness, or someone looking out for another. But it can be said about troublesome issues that accumulate over time.

What advantages does a pole barn have over a steel frame building? In a previous blog post we mentioned how a metal building can have either a wood frame or a steel frame. Which is better? The answer to that question depends on your priorities.

The Energy Advantage Package is our recommended high performance interior liner system. With the Energy Advantage, your building becomes more attractive, energy efficient and useful. The high-tensile steel liner (or plywood, OSB, drywall or any combination) covers all interior framing, improving appearance and reducing maintenance.