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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.

When severe weather strikes, it’s easy to see visible storm damage. Common occurrences include missing metal panels or a tree resting on the roof of your post-frame building.

Whether you are building a barndominium or a commercial building, your project will likely need a general contractor to help you manage all the subcontractors for your pole-building project.

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.

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.

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.