Why buy a pole barn kit?
Pole barn kits have becoming popular over the last few years and for good reason. They provide a very simple construction plan that ensures structural integrity to withstand the test of time and environmental hazards. Constructing a pole barn kit enables you to customize the size, color, doors, windows, and additional rooms. Many owners decide to add living quarters within the barn, wether it be a loft that overlooks the storage area underneath, or a completely separate living area closed off from the rest of the barn. When you start the planning process of your pole barn kit, you will see the endless possibilities available.
Pole barns are constructed around poles that are placed around the building. This method gives the structure the ability to have no floor or walls to ensure stability. Many times you see pole barns with a roof with no floors or walls, they are used to shelter equipment like an RV, boat, or agricultural machinery. This is a perfect example of how strong a pole barn can be with only a roof. When the walls and interior additions are made, you have that much more of a stable structure. Customization of the kits gives the structure the ability to withstand environmental hazards like heavy snow, wind, or rain. Steep angles on roofs sometimes called roof pitch, allow snow to fall instead of piling up causing stress to roofing and trusses below. Following the codes that are required in your specific area can mitigate wind damage. For example, Hurricane prone areas will need to have straps that secure a truss to its attaching member.
Pole barn kits come in all shapes and sizes to meet the needs of the user. This also enables someone to purchase a kit that meets his or her budget. There are a ton of pole barn kit suppliers out there that will help with every step to ensure complete customization. This leaves many decisions for you.
How big should I make my pole barn?
How many windows and doors and what size, color, and location?
What color will my pole barn be?
Will I make a loft up stairs?
The list goes on…
Imagine having some friends over and they notice your amazing pole barn on your property and they say “wow, who built that?” and you (humbly) say “I did”. I bet they look at you like your crazy. Building a pole barn kit yourself is very feasible and does not require a ton of construction experience. They are made into kits for a reason and provide enough directions that a novice DIY’er can complete the task. If there are parts of the construction you don’t feel comfortable doing you can surely hire help. I am not saying that it will be a walk in the park but with some determination and motivation it can be done.
There are tons of reasons why someone would want to build a pole barn kit and I only hit on the main points in this article. If you feel there are more powerful reasons to build a pole barn kit please let me know in the comment section and I will be happy to share it. Thank You.