A barndominium combines the words 'barn' and 'condominium' to describe a modern, versatile building style. While these structures were originally barns converted into living spaces, today's barndominiums are often built from scratch, designed to offer the spaciousness of a barn with the comfort and amenities of a home.
Often referred to as 'barndos', they are durable, affordable metal structures with open floor plans that allow for flexible, customizable living areas.
While factors like design, location, and material choices ultimately determine overall cost, they often cost less to build than traditional houses due to simpler construction and cost-effective materials. The price varies with the foundation, insulation, and finishes chosen.
As far as ballpark prices, turnkey barndominiums typically start around $150-200 per sq ft for living area these days. Factors like location, grade, and interior finishes such as cabinetry and countertops will all factor in to your final cost though.
Financing and insurance can be more difficult because some banks are less familiar with them compared to traditional custom homes. This is absolutely something we can assist you with so please don't hesitate to ask for help.
Given the prices of steel today, it's also important to acknowledge that if your barndo will be mostly living area, the total cost will likely be similar to a stick-built custom home.
Yes, they're very efficient and can be designed to meet or exceed energy codes and standards. The durability of metal construction contributes to sustainability, as these buildings often require less maintenance and can last longer than traditional construction materials.
Absolutely. Metal buildings offer many advantages over traditional construction methods for warehouses, offices, riding arenas, gymnasiums, storage facilities, carports, custom garages, shops and more. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need a builder to help with any of these commercial applications.