How-To – MilMar Pole Buildings

Building Your Pole Barn Home on a Budget in 2024

Maximizing Savings: Building Your Pole Barn Home on a Budget in 2024 Can I build my pole barn if I have a low budget? Discover practical ways to save money when building your pole barn home in 2024. Learn about the biggest expenses and how to reduce costs through DIY projects, phased construction, and efficient design choices. Explore the potential savings and benefits of each strategy, all while creating the pole barn home of your dreams. Building a pole barn home offers an affordable and versatile alternative to traditional housing. However, like any construction project, it [More]

A Closer Look at Cupolas for Post-Frame buildings

Are you looking to add a unique touch of beauty and charm to your home or property? Cupolas are an ideal way to do just that!

Does metal siding and roofing cause condensation and mold?

Answer: Metal roofing/siding has been known to “sweat” condensation when installed improperly. However, when installed with a vapor barrier and the proper air flow, it is not a problem at all.

Can you build a post frame building on a hillside?

A hillside or slope will not be an issue for a post-frame building. While it may add some cost to the overall project, it is possible to construct a post-frame building on a hillside.

How long can a post frame foundation last?

The longevity of a pole barn foundation depends on several factors, including the type of foundation, the quality of construction, and the environmental conditions where the barn is located. Post frame foundations can last a lifetime and beyond if constructed properly.

Pole Barn Estimates – What are you ACTUALLY buying?

You have decided to build a pole barn and you are gathering quotes from different companies to build your barn. The quotes start to come back and YIKES! there is a huge difference in costs quoted from one estimate to the other!

Why it’s Important to Use Galvanized Nails in Treated Wood

when using treated wood, it’s important to use certain materials that are especially suited for the job, one of which is galvanized nails.

Watch This Before Using Post Frame Screws!

Self tapping metal pole barn screws are a seemingly simple and insignificant piece of a post frame building, but are they?

How Much Does A Post Frame Home Cost?

How much does a barndominium cost? So, you are interested in a barndo, a shome, a post frame home, or whatever you want to call it! You want that low maintenance, open concept, big country living feel, right? Only problem, is how much is it going to cost and does it make sense to build a post frame home rather than buying a traditional stick built home? If you hop online, while there is some great info on home options you should consider adding, or finishes, or even floor plans, there isn’t a lot of good information about pricing! [More]

How Much Does A Pole Barn Cost?

Chances are, if you are just getting started planning out your own post frame building project, you are wondering how much this is going to end up costing you?