Barndominiums

WHAT IS A BARNDOMINIUM?

Pole buildings, pole barns, post-frame homes, or “barndominiums” have all gained a lot of popularity in recent years. If you’re looking for barndominium builders, we are the ones you have been searching for .

Many barndominiums are actual barn-to-home conversions, but an increasing number are ground-up construction of brand-new homes. The sleek farmhouse design style has exploded in popularity across states like Delaware and Ohio, These structures often feature expansive, open-concept living rooms with high vaulted ceilings. Almost all barndominiums have a rectangle configuration, allowing the barndominium floor plan to be customized to your exact liking, whether you’re looking for traditional aesthetics or something more modern.

  •  Lower maintenance requirements

  •  Flexibility in space management
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A barndominium has a faster construction time-frame.

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The number one reason folks are attracted to the barndominium lifestyle is the appealing shop/house combination it offers. This setup is particularly attractive for those who work in the trades and need a covered area to work during the day. As a premier barndominium builder, we understand the value of minimizing your daily commute. Our barndominiums are designed to provide both functionality and comfort, making them a top choice for anyone looking to integrate their living and working spaces seamlessly.
The common belief that pole building homes like barndominiums are cheaper than traditional “stick-built” homes isn’t always true. While there may be cost differences, exploring options with barndominium builders reveals that these structures blend efficiency with traditional aesthetics, often at comparable prices.

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So, is a pole building house cheaper?

Sometimes! Since there is no clear answer, we want to make sure that you are well informed in order to better equip you to make a decision that is right for you. As far as cost is concerned, the savings are mostly in the building of the frame (shell) of the house. There is less lumber used and normally a faster build time for the shell which means lower labor costs. However, from this point there really isn’t much difference because you will still use stud framing, drywall, and the same materials and building methods as traditional houses. To be safe in your estimations, you should be prepared to pay $150-$175 per sq/ft. for the structure. In addition to that, you will need to consider land cost and septic system costs. As renowned barndominium builders in Ohio and Delaware, Delmarva Buildings constructs barndominiums directly on your lot, leveraging our expertise as leading barndominium builders to ensure quality and efficiency.

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There are many factors to consider when deciding to build a post-frame house instead of a traditional house.

Here are a few more things to consider:

  • Much less framing material needed due to post frame design.
  • Free-span structure facilitates open interior spaces, cathedral ceilings, and stylish lofts. Since roof trusses span across the width of the house, you don’t have load bearing walls. This means that you have a lot more freedom and flexibility to design a very practical and more useful floor plan, only limited by your budget.
  • More insulation is needed because of the large wall cavities (between the posts).
  • Radiant flooring can be economically installed if you choose a concrete slab for your floor.
    useful floor plan, only limited by your budget.
  • Faster build time.
  • Exterior is 100% maintenance free and will last for decades.
  • Structure design has very high resistance to damage from wind, seismic, and snow loads (superior to stick-built).
  • Exterior can be accented with stone, brick, and other materials.
  • We recommend for you to call your local municipality first to make sure of your county/town restrictions when it comes to permitting the construction of the house.

Building Types

Barndominiums

Do you have any questions?

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