Why you should build a barndominium
Barndominiums have become a popular alternative to the traditional home. Barndominiums are energy efficient, durable, and have a unique design and versatility. They tend to be more energy efficient than a traditional home and usually are lower maintenance.
What is a Barndominium
A barndominium is a single structure that contains workshop space and completely finished living space with heating, plumbing, and all the creature comforts of a home—including attractive design and styling. These homes are built in rural areas as an ideal living situation for carpenters, hobbyists, artisans, and others who need workshop or warehouse space at home.
Benefits of a Metal Barndominium
Building a metal barndominium can be a smart investment in economic living or a big style statement, depending on how you go about it. While some builders choose other materials like wood, there are a few notable benefits to erecting a metal barndominium, like:
- Industrial Design
- Environmentally-Friendly Materials
- Long-Lasting Durability
- Low or No-Maintenance Upkeep
- Pre-fabricated Panels Makes Building Faster

Durability:
Steel barndominiums are resistant to elements such as heat, water, and wind. The material prevents it from easy combustion during fire accidents, unlike wooden buildings.
It is not prone to be damaged by pests like termites and other bugs that chew through wood. Its steel walls won’t rot, which means you get to have a home lasting for a long time with minimal maintenance.
It also has a strong foundation made of concrete, which adds to the building’s sturdiness and durability.
Barndominiums generally have strong poles and beams that support the entire structure, ensuring that there is very little chance of the building ever collapsing from heavy snowfalls, blizzards, or winds.
Design:
Barndominiums are appealing to those who want something more than the traditional homes.
Living in a barn-style home does not mean it has to feel like it; your home is what you make of it. You can arrange the inside of your barndominium however you want to, without having to worry about things being too cramped, stifled, and crowded. You can decorate it just like any other home.
Versatility:
Barndominiums usually have an open floor plan, giving you the ability to customize the living space with various interior designs meant for open concept homes. This allows you to have flexibility in styling the entire living area with very little expense.
Price:
The price will vary depending on the size, however, barndominiums are typically cheaper than building a new home. Construction is much cheaper and they are highly energy-efficient and low maintenance over the lifetime of your home.
Why Buy from Metal Sales:
Metal Sales is the largest manufacturer of prefabricated metal panels for walls and roofs. We offer a range of products in different sizes and styles to customize your barndominium build. Plus, our panels work either vertically or horizontally to provide you with maximum design control. Our metal panels work with a variety of substrates and come with impressive warranties.
Let us help you choose the right features and colors for your custom barndominium build. We specialize in quality metal panels that are visually attractive and cost-effective. Make the most out of your custom build opportunity by partnering with an industry leader in metal panels. We provide extensive resources and decades of expertise to help you choose the right materials.
About Metal Sales
Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation is the premier nationwide provider of metal panels for the construction industry. Metal Sales works with architectural specifiers and commercial construction professionals to create inspirational design solutions. With the industry’s largest and most knowledgeable sales and technical support team, Metal Sales has the expertise to address today’s challenges in high-performance, sustainable and Net-Zero building. Metal Sales has outreach around the world. Delivering outstanding roof, wall and fascia metal panels from its 21 facilities throughout the U.S.
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