It’s no surprise that pole barn kits are becoming more popular. They’re an easy option to choose for someone who is interested in building a pole barn but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money, or even for those who enjoy tackling DIY projects on their own time. Not only that, they’re almost readily available at your larger home improvement stores (think Menards, Lowes, etc.) or through your local post frame builder. However, the main difference will be the quality of materials that make up your material package.

You’ve been talking about building a pole barn home for quite some time, and you’re ready to pull the trigger. You’ve spent countless hours reading design magazines, scouring Pinterest for the latest trends, and viewing online galleries of finished building projects. With so many options readily available, how can you possibly narrow them down to fit your style?

If you’re an avid reader of the FBi blog, you probably have noticed that we’ve been going into detail with our pole barn kits’ price and building features. We’ve discussed pricing options for a 24’ x 24’ x 10’ pole barn kit, as well as a 24’ x 32’ x 10’ pole barn kit. This week we will be looking at cost and building materials for a 30’ x 40’ pole barn kit.

If you find yourself reading this blog, there’s a good probability that you like to tackle DIY projects head-on. Perhaps you’re a go-getter who’s never had a job you couldn’t handle. Or maybe you’re not one to turn down a challenge. If the DIY Network or YouTube can show you how to do it, then you will do it. Whether it comes to creating, repairing, or building, you’re confident you can tackle it yourself instead of hiring someone else to do the job.

One of the most challenging things to decide when constructing a pole barn is how big or small you want to build. You can look at post-frame galleries online all day to get an idea of what size you'll need, but that pole barn was custom-made for someone else's needs in mind. Figuring out the purpose of your post-frame building will help you determine what size your custom pole barn will need to be.

When you imagine a residential home, what exterior features pop in your head to describe it? Do you see a farmhouse in the country with board-and-batten siding and a large, wrap-around porch? Or, do you see a craftsman-style home at the end of a cul-de-sac with large columns, intricate details, and an eclectic color scheme?