You’ve been saving for your dream pole barn for a while now, and you’re officially ready to start the building process. Maybe you had to work a few extra hours a week or had to cut down on going out to eat, but you reached your budget goal, and you’re excited to get the ball rolling.

Lately, it’s been incredibly windy here in the Midwest. However, this does not come as a complete surprise to all of us since it’s consistently windy year-round. With our ever-changing temperatures from day to day, it’s windier than not, and we think any Midwesterner can agree to that statement.

If you’re the ultimate “do-it-yourself” builder, chances are you’re always ready for a challenge. Maybe your friends call you the Chip or Joanna Gaines of your circle, and they know they can rely on you for any project—from home renovations to large-scale builds. When it comes to constructing your own pole barn, the good news is there are plenty of resources to help make your vision a reality.

When planning to build a pole barn in a snowy climate, one of the most common questions we receive is simple but important: “Will this post-frame building handle heavy snowfall?” The answer depends on more than just location or weather patterns—it comes down to structural design.

Post frame companies want you to purchase their product over their competitors, and the one way they can convince you to do so is to advertise their product as the best on the market, especially when they’re comparing the structural integrity and pole barn steel warranties of their main competitors.

Multiple post-frame building components, from the ground up, play a vital role in your pole barn design: