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Building Maintenance | Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Structural Integrity | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
April 28th, 2025

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.

Posts | Building Tips

By: Nettie Grubb
April 7th, 2025

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.

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.

Building Construction | Posts | Videos | Post Video | Building Tips | Pole Barn Builders | Repairs & Renovations

By: Cori Lane
February 17th, 2025

Keeping your pole barn in top shape starts with choosing the right post-frame builder. Whether you need to repair storm damage, upgrade the interior finishes, or raise the metal roof for more storage space, post-frame construction provides a durable and adaptable solution.