Barndominiums are open-concept hybrids of a barn and home constructed using post-frame building materials and residential finishes. Pole barns or post-frame buildings are increasing in popularity in the prairies. Their simple setup offers versatility in design, making them ideal for farms, acreages, or off-grid living.
Blue Hills Construction can customize your pole barn to fit the country charm of a barn-style house while matching contemporary aesthetics. We bring years of experience in construction, pole barn building and custom homes to help you build smarter and stronger homes.
It’s incredible what you can do with a pole barn building. Keep reading to learn more remarkable facts about building a barndominium and what Blue Hills can do to help you make it your own.
#1. Built For Canadian Weather
Post-frames are traditionally used for barns, workshops, and warehouses, so many homeowners use one portion of their home as their workspace while the other is used for living space. They are constructed to withstand high winds, deep snow, and extreme temperature changes in the prairies’ unpredictable weather. The buildings are well insulated, and the exteriors have steel cladding and weatherproofing materials.
#2. Customizable Barndominiums
At Blue Hills Construction, we’re able to customize your barndominium to match your unique lifestyle and needs. Some common customizations we’ve done lately include:
- Wrap-around porches
- Vaulted ceilings
- Fully open-concept interiors
We work with you to design floor plans that suit your daily needs and create a unique space for you, whether that’s a rustic workshop, a specialized mudroom or an attached garage.
#3. Faster To Build Than You Think
Building a pole barn frame is faster than a traditional build, so you can expect less downtime waiting for materials or subcontractors to put things together. Combine fast construction with an RTM-style interior and reduce your timeline even more.
Blue Hills is experienced in RTM builds and can easily integrate the interior building style with the pole barn exterior design. However, post-frames are intended for building sheds, workshops, and barns. They aren’t designed with the same level of insulation, HVAC, framing, and other structural components required to make a structure livable.
If you’re constructing a barndominium, expect it to take longer, and the level of engineering needed to get it up to house-building standards will also increase the cost.
If you’re looking for a more inexpensive option, an RTM or modular home from Blue Hills may offer more cost savings in the long run. Overall, whether a pole barn house is the right choice for you comes down to the room you have in your budget and timeline.
#4. Save On Maintenance Over Time
Having a steel exterior and roof reduces the need for major maintenance like repainting, patching, or replacing materials over time. This type of material durability is perfect for rural homeowners or rental properties. With lower annual upkeep costs, you can expect long-term returns on your investment.
#5. Pole Barns Buildings Aren’t Just For Farmers
Pole barns are super flexible and great for all sorts of needs. They are great for hobbyists, mechanics, or welders needing big workspaces or for home businesses that need a combo living/working area.
With Blue Hills Construction, you can customize the layout to fit your gear, storage, and different activity zones, making everything easier and more efficient. Plus, they have a lot of space, so you can easily expand as your needs grow. This adaptability makes them a solid, long-term choice for homeowners.
#6. Are You Ready For What’s Next?
Bardominiums are built to grow with you. Whether you’re planning an addition, a built-in home business or needing extra space for extended family, the flexibility of the layouts and open interiors of pole barn buildings make it easy. If you need more space, add a garage bay, a workshop or an in-law suite without having to start from scratch.
The options are endless, and the space is ideal for long-term living and evolving lifestyles. You can use it as a rental property or for aging in place. Bardominiums give you the space to pivot and grow, no matter what your “next” looks like.
#7. Blue Hills Construction Signature Guarantee
Blue Hills Construction is proud to provide excellent service. We are known for our transparent pricing, strong project management and honest communication.
When you build your pole barn building with us, there are never any surprise hidden costs and no last-minute budget increases. Remember that when you are building a barndominium from a post-frame structure, the interior development will increase the price due to the extra necessary infrastructure. These additions are included in the final price and contract!
Are you dreaming of a cozy barndominium or a fully outfitted live/work space? Blue Hills Construction has the experience and the right team to get it done on time and within budget! Let’s turn your land into something extraordinary.
Are you ready to explore some barndominium designs or need help planning your build? Contact Blue Hills Constructionto get started.