Barndominiums 101: Pros & Cons + Cost + Process Of Building A Barndominium Home

00:00 Barndominiums 101
00:45 What is a barndominium?
01:59 What are the advantages of a barndominium?
04:03 What are the disadvantages of a barndominium?
05:08 Are barndominiums cheaper to build?
08:25 How do you build a barndominium?
11:13 Is it hard to get financing for a barndominium?
12:32 What are the zoning requirements for a barndominium?
13:49 Why are barndominiums so popular?
16:13 What barndominium exterior colors are available?

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What Is A Barndominium? Pros, Cons, And Cost

What's a barndominium?
The barndominium definition is an open concept building in which the entire weight of the roof system is carried along the perimeter. It's like a large wharehouse inside the building which gives you the flexibility to put walls just about anywhere.

Barndomium homes will vary depending upon the region where they are built. If you're in the upper mid west region or the Rockies it's more likely to be made from wood. This type of Barndominium design is referred to as a wood frame, post frame, or pole barn.

Barndominiums that ae located in Texas or The south east are normally made from steel. These barndominium kits are steel frame barndominiums.

What are the pros of a bandominium?
Energy efficiency
Barndominiums cost less to build vs house
Barndos can be built faster than a house

What are the cons of a bandominium?
The resale price of a barndominium could be less than a traditional house
You are limited by exterior design options

How much do barndominiums cost?
The average cost of a barndominium is $80-$100 per square ft.

Are barndominiums cheaper?
When comparing the price of building a barndominium to a home, the pricing is similar. However, many homeowners will act as their own general contractor and this allows for saving of 15% or so

How do you build a barndominium?
The first thing that you need is a plan. You can either buy a premade plan or barndominium kit or you can design a custom barndominium. In addition, you will need to purchase the land. After that you will hire a general contractor or you will GC the job yourself.

Is it harder to finance a barndominium?
It is harder to finance a barndominium, but it's becoming easier as barndos get more popular. Your barndominium designer can refer you to banks that specialize in barndominium homes.

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[mrsrhodes]

It would be great if somebody would give some type of price reference. Its damn near impossible to pick a plan when you have no idea what that particular design might cost. A general price range would be helpful!

[ArtyBicardi]

Ive seen her home and its beyond beautiful but a lot of that is also because shes a great interior designer I would hire her in a heart beat to help me build my home from top to bottom!

[skyetatanka]

This was very informative. Q& A's were very helpful & brought up points I hadn't thought of....

[carlsapartments]

$70 sq foot is the shell cost not the turn key cost, it's easy for non builders to hear that and then pass on the details incorrectly. I don't think any builder is saying that to any customer.

[ramedobl]

This was great, such a talent and I learned so much about barndominiums. Thank you for the wealth of information.

[veronicadean]

Thanks for the info! I really thought this was a much cheaper option than a traditional build. Back to the drawing board....

[ozairtariq]

Can you please recommend a few banks that loan for Barndominiums?

[amythompson]

I had a good friend who got very excited when he saw my Dad's pole barn here in Pennsylvania and he looked into using this for a house he wanted to build. He decided against it, because he found out that there's a 40 year expiration on the structure. I'm here for someone to refute this idea of the limited time that your building would remain sound?

[sunrealclothing]

As a Florida Native who has lived through several hurricanes with winds as high as 130mph... I'm curious how strong to our Florida Wind Load Codes they are? What is the extra cost in steel framing that would be needed to strengthen it for future hurricanes of winds pushing 155mph?

[cindystokes]

Thinking about post frame for the price but live in Texas. Why do you say steel in the south?

[sandrawellborn]

One thing I have not seen anyone address is lighting protection for these metal buildings. Is that a consideration in the electrical design?

[RW]

Nice video Thanks. At the near end of the video, the photo of the garage door in the living area on the outside deck the black and glass door. What is the namebrand and or you still using the same one or have y’all found one that is maybe as good or even better.?

[brandonj]

I had a friend build one. It was a nightmare trying to GC out all of the trades and the interior fixtures, appliances, lighting, fans, cabinetry, toilets etc are not part of it. Theres a lot of extra costs and do it yourself or order yourself components to these people don’t realize with these. They are 100% beautiful but 200% more work than you think

[vinnypardi]

Checking out the website now, could anyone please tell me the name of the floor plan at 4:20?

[GabrielGonzalez-geki]

A lot of people are getting tubular steel structures as their Barndo builds, because you can get a shell for $20 a sqft.

[ohhhmaia]

This is so informative and interesting. Thank you for posting!

[mrsrhodes]

Curious! Are you a sitting duck for lighting being out in the open in the metal building?

[FMTFXE]

Can you recommend a website that has already built Barndominums for sale?

[pawoodworker]

Not sure where this is at she's referring to? Worked on houses here in PA not an urban area either, these houses were 750k plus easily for just 350sq ft without any nice big shop or pole barn in addition to the house! Show me a $750k barndo and it would look like a palace, nevermind the awesome shop! Id think that you could easily go 150 to 200 per sq ft!

[TowandaBolden]

Roughly about how much for a 5 bedroom home