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Post-frame construction
Pole barns
The hardest-working building on a Southern property. Pole barns go up fast, cost less per square foot, and handle horses, hay, equipment, a workshop, or a home.
So what is a pole barn?
Simple, strong & time-tested
A pole barn, also called a post-frame building, stands on large pressure-treated posts set deep in the ground. Engineered wood trusses span between them, and purlins and girts tie everything together under a durable metal roof and walls.
Because the posts carry the load, you don’t need a full concrete slab to build. Floors can be dirt, gravel, or a slab poured whenever you’re ready. Fewer, bigger framing members also mean a faster build and a lower cost per square foot.
Farmers have trusted this design for generations. Modern engineering and steel skins make it tougher than ever.
By the numbers
Typical pole barn sizes
24′–80′clear-span widths
8′–20′eave heights
8′–12′post spacing
Open or closedenclosed, open-sided, or both
Typical ranges. Every building is engineered to your exact dimensions, loads, and site.
Why pole barns
More building for the money
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Lowest cost per square foot
Post-frame uses fewer, larger framing members and doesn’t need a full slab, so you usually get the most covered space for your budget.
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Fast to build
No slab to pour and cure before framing starts. Once permits and materials are ready, pole barns go up quickly.
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Easy to add on
Porches, lean-tos, overhangs, and open-sided bays attach naturally to post-frame. Start with what you need and grow from there.
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Simple to finish inside
Wood framing makes it easy to hang insulation, liner panels, stalls, shelving, and interior walls. That makes pole barns great for barndos and shops.
What folks build
Popular pole barn projects
Barndominiums
Living quarters and shop under one roof — the shell of your Southern dream home.
Ag & Equipment
Tractors, implements, hay, and feed — kept dry and out of the Southern sun.
Horse Barns
Center-aisle barns with stalls, tack rooms, and airflow horses appreciate.
Hangars & Big Storage
Aircraft, motorhomes, and boats — wide doors, tall clearances, no posts in the way.
Something else in mind?
If it needs a roof, we can probably build it.
Churches, event barns, kennels, storage units. Tell us what you’re picturing and we’ll engineer it.
Tell us about itWhat’s in a pole barn package
- Pressure-treated posts rated for ground contact
- Engineered roof trusses
- Purlins, girts & skirt boards
- Metal roof & wall panels in your choice of colors
- Trim, closures & fasteners
- Framed openings for your doors & windows
- Engineered drawings for permitting
Make it yours
Popular options
- Sliding barn doors
- Roll-up & overhead doors
- Wraparound porches
- Lean-tos & open bays
- Horse stalls & tack rooms
- Wainscot & accent trim
- Cupolas & ridge vents
- Insulation & liner panels
No surprises
Delivery, site prep & construction
What your quote covers, and what needs to be ready on your end.
Delivery is quoted separately
Delivery is priced by distance to your property and shown on its own line of your quote. You’ll know the exact cost before you sign.
A level, accessible site
No slab is required. You’ll need a reasonably level building pad and room for our trucks and equipment to reach it. We’ll talk through your site when we quote.
Our crews build it
Our crews set the posts, raise the trusses, and skin the building. Construction is quoted on its own line so you can see exactly where your money goes.
Good questions
Pole barn FAQ
What’s the difference between a pole barn and post-frame?
Nothing, really. “Post-frame” is the modern engineering term, and “pole barn” is what everybody actually calls it. Early versions used round utility poles. Today’s buildings use square, pressure-treated, engineered posts.
Won’t posts in the ground rot?
Posts are pressure-treated specifically for ground contact and engineered for decades of service. Ask us about post and footing options for your soil and site conditions.
Is delivery included in the price?
No. Delivery is priced separately based on the distance to your site, and it appears as its own line on your itemized quote. You’ll see the delivery cost before you commit to anything.
Do I need a concrete slab?
No. That’s one of the big advantages of post-frame. You can leave a dirt or gravel floor for ag use, or pour a slab inside later for a shop or living space.
Can a pole barn handle a hurricane?
Every pole barn we build is engineered to the wind loads required for your county, including high-wind coastal zones. Proper post embedment, truss connections, and fastening schedules all matter, and they’re all in the engineering.
Can I live in a pole barn?
Yes. Pole barn barndominiums are hugely popular. The wood framing is easy to insulate and finish, and you can combine living space with a shop or garage under one roof.
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