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Nails vs. Screws: When and Where to Use Them in Post-Frame Construction

Nails vs. Screws: When and Where to Use Them in Post-Frame Construction

There are many things to consider before building horse stalls

12 Tips for Building Horse Stalls and Other Horse Barn Ideas

Trusses demand careful planning

Rafters vs. Trusses: 6 Reasons Why Trusses Triumph

Building a Pol Barn: 14 Tips

What Is a Pole Barn? The Difference Between a Pole Building vs. Stick Frame

Farm Building Ideas for Agricultural Needs

33 Farm Building Ideas for Implement Storage, Animal Confinement, and Other Agricultural Needs

How to Build a Pole Barn That Lasts

Pole Barn Construction: How to Build a Pole Barn That Lasts (Without Breaking Your Budget)

Pole barn garage with two entry doors.

Pole Barn Ventilation: How to Achieve Good Air Quality in Your Post-Frame Building (And Why It’s So Important)

Plan Your Pole Barn Construction Project

Turn Your Downtime Into Planning Time: 14 Tips for Your Pole Barn Construction Project

COVID-19 Update, Projects Moving Forward

COVID-19 Update, 5-8-2020: Work Conditions, Projects Moving Forward

Understanding Horse Behavior Can Influence Your Horse Barn Construction

Understanding Horse Behavior Can Influence Your Horse Barn Construction

Shouse Showcase

Shouse Showcase: Bringing Work Home — Literally

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Is a Barndominium the right fit for you?

Also known as a barndominiums are growing in popularity for good reason. These post-frame buildings offer consumers tremendous flexibility and options. But is a barndominium the right fit for you? This guide is designed to help you answer that question.

Shouse Survey

	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

Is a Shouse the right fit for you?

Shouse = Shop + House

Also known as a barndominium, shouses are growing in popularity for good reason. These post-frame buildings offer consumers tremendous flexibility and options. But is a shouse the right fit for you? This guide is designed to help you answer that question.

Shouse Survey

	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.