Looking to Build a Metal Barn? We Can Help

Metal barns are becoming increasingly popular among farmers and ranchers. They offer many benefits over traditional wooden barns, including increased durability, lower maintenance costs, and greater resistance to fire and pests. Metal barns can also be easily customized to meet the specific needs of your farm or ranch operation.

If you’re looking to build a metal barn for your property, there are a few things you should keep in mind. We’ll look at some of the pros and cons of metal barns. This should help in your decision on if a metal barn is right for you. We also give you some tips on how to choose the perfect metal barn for your needs.

How Do I Start?

It’s surprisingly not that hard to build a metal barn, but there are a few things that you will need to keep in mind.

Gather your Equipment

While heavy equipment is not necessary for all building projects, you’ll need to take your own situation into consideration. You may need to purchase or rent the necessary tools and equipment. Often all that is needed is a skid steer loader to level out the site and dig a pit for the foundation. Naturally, if you are building yourself – then you would not have to pay for any additional labor. The metal building manufacturer and supplier may also assist in the correct tools to use. Be sure to properly have those joints sealed and connected.

Prepare the Site

First, you’ll need to have a level site that’s large enough to accommodate the barn. Further to this – you should be certain to reinforce the area if the soil is in a high-slippage area or if there are any other ground factors that would impact stability.

Prepare the Foundation

There are many foundation options when it comes to metal buildings. One of the great things about these buildings however is that you get support from the manufacturers and their engineers can generally provide foundation plans to follow. In general, a concrete slab is the most popular type of foundation, but for barns, people will often choose a perimeter wall and leave the floor dirt/gravel. Speak with your building representative to determine the best option.

Follow the Instructions and Start Bolting!

Finally, you will need to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully to ensure that the barn is properly assembled. As such this can open you up to challenges down the road if not done properly, areas such as leaks and insulation can surface. However – if done according to the expert advice of your manufacturer then you can easily have a cost-effective installation and functional barn.

If you are not sure whether you have the skills or experience to build a metal barn, we recommend working with a professional contractor. Metal barns are complex structures, and it’s important to make sure they are built correctly in order to avoid problems down the road.

How Much Does It Cost To Build A Metal Barn?

Metal barns can typically cost between $15 and $45 per square foot. The exact cost will depend on the size of the barn, and the specific materials used as well. Along with this the design of the barn and the complexity of the design will impact your cost. Maybe you are considering some special or custom-made add-ons, and this will influence your cost.

Take into consideration that the larger the size of the barn, though, the cost per square foot may be lower.

Consider Insulation

If there is any consideration, some form of insulation may come in handy as well. A good insulation will stop or reduce condensation. This becomes important as well since you need to protect the contents of the metal barn. As such – condensation is reduced, either from condensation from temperatures between day and night or from areas with heavy rainfall.

Your use of insulation will also ensure temperature consistency in reducing heat loss during winter or radiation of excess heat during summer. Further to this – your insulation acts to keep rodents out and any other pest from your contents, while reducing molds and any mildew.

This at the end of the day also acts to protect your investment both short and long term. This also means that it is a better investment as opposed to other traditional building materials.

Additional Considerations

Other factors that will influence your cost are any local taxes
Be sure to purchase from a trusted dealer and manufacturer as well
Follow your local building codes – snow or wind factors included
Intricate designs require more work and effort and time
Ask about your rust warranty and panel warranty

Metal barns are a great option for farmers and ranchers who are looking for a durable, low-maintenance, and easily customizable storage solution. If you’re considering a metal barn for your property, make sure to keep the pros and cons in mind, work with a professional contractor if necessary, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully.

If you’re interested in building a barn, you can request free no-obligation pricing here!