What is a pole barn home?
A pole barn is a building that uses post-frame construction. Poles are either driven into the ground or secured above ground. The poles support the roofing, as opposed to traditional stud-wall homes where the walls support the roof. This means that you don’t have any load-bearing walls, which creates ease of open concept design with plenty of living space. Pole barn homes are sturdy, but they don’t require a foundation.
Pole barn homes generally employ wood or metal siding, but you can use stone or cement panels too, but that might require additional structural modifications.
There are several different ways to execute post-frame buildings. Some companies go with the rustic country look, and others, well, you wouldn’t think “barn” at all when you look at them.
Pole barns also work great as garage guest houses to supplement your existing home. They’ve also been turned into schools, churches, gymnasiums, hockey rinks; you name it.