Pole Barn Vs. Traditional Home: Which Is Best For Your Custom Build?

In recent years, pole barn homes, also referred to as barndominiums, have been on the rise. Pole barns built to be custom homes can be good, but are they better than a traditional custom build?

Pole barns have many perks, especially when it comes to the use of space, but there’s more to analyze before deciding if a pole barn home is right for you.

What Is A Pole Barn Home?

A pole barn is a building created using post-frame construction. This involves driving large poles into the ground to support the roof. In traditional homes, the walls are what ultimately support the roof. 

While pole barns were traditionally used for agricultural purposes they have more recently been used as warehouses and even homes.

A big reason is because they are versatile buildings. They can be one or two stories and don’t even require a basement or foundation. 

With that being said, let’s look at the benefits of barndominiums and why a pole barn may be the right choice for your custom build.

Multi-Space Use

Because of the way pole barns are built, you can use them in more than one way. If you enjoy the traditional home feel, a barndominium is perfect. But, if you’re looking to combine your living quarters with your hobbies or even your working space, a pole barn home can be adaptive.

Thanks to the concrete foundation, your pole barn home can serve as a living space and a horse barn all at once. Or, it can serve as a traditional home with a built-in space for your golf simulator. The possibilities are endless when it comes to a multi-use home like a barndominium.

Open Concept

An open-concept floorplan shines in pole barn homes. Since they are built using post-frame construction, the interior walls don’t support the home. This allows for more design flexibility, thus making the space feel larger. 

Location

A big factor in the price of your custom pole barn home is the location. The more level and flat your building site is, the less you have to spend on labor to prepare the land.

While this is true with any custom build, it’s something that, even without a concrete foundation, is important to consider when it comes to the cost of a barndominium.

Outside of the land, the geographic location of your pole barn home is important to consider. Not all residential zoning areas allow barndominiums, and some allow them at a higher cost. This is often in more urban areas, but it’s always important to check. 

When you work with our team at Timber Rock Construction on your custom-built home, we’ll help you navigate zoning areas and whether the location you plan to build allows pole barn homes.

Durability

Not only are barndominiums faster to build, but they’re also more durable. Pole barn homes can last up to 100 years or more with proper maintenance.

A traditional home typically lasts around 80 years, but this can depend on the location, weather, and general maintenance. Plus, pole barns can often withstand severe weather that would otherwise destroy a traditional home.

Create Your Custom Pole Barn Home

If you’re looking for a durable, custom-built home with multi-use options, a pole barn home may be the way to go!

At Timber Rock Construction, we’ll work with you to create the barndominium of your dreams. We want you to be part of each step of the process so we can help create the home you’ve always wanted.

Ready to get started on your custom home? Contact us to get started on your dream project today.