Know Before You BUILD a Post Frame: Top 10 Things to consider

This video is all about the top 10 things to consider when building a post frame. Know before you BUILD!! I have been routinely showing the build process our on site, but have been asked over and over again the questions I try to answer in this video. I am sure I missed something, so drop your questions in the comments section and if you want a more in depth video about something let me know.

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[NEWF]

Five years of university and not one prof had my attention for 27 minutes straight like you did. Great information, great video, straight to the point and I suspect grate feedback from this video.

[sethheath]

1. Zoning / HOA 0:28
2. Location on the lot 02:15
3. Size of the building - Go bigger 03:30
4. Use of the building - Be honest about the use 04:51
5. Budget - Know what you can spend. 06:46
6. Foundation - What type. 10:35
7. Windows and Doors. 14:20
8. Insulation 08:12 Heating 20:51
9. Electrical / Plumbing / Mechanical 22:30
10. Builder 23:50

[dude]

All the talk about heating is so foreign to me, being in Louisiana. Now, I'll take all the AC I can get... it's 118 degrees in my shop right now but rarely gets below 40 in the winter. As soon as I have an extra $10k I will be insulating and adding AC. Great video!

[maxm]

One important piece I'd like to add that pertains to post frame homes. There are a lot of questions about the lending and bank approval. The most important thing when going to your lender is to say you're building a HOUSE, not barndo, not shouse, don't start off with anything pertaining to post frame or a "barn"

[steveyoungs]

Never “bored” with any of your videos Kyle. Always very informative and well-spoken to be in-depth but not overwhelming material content. Keep up these kinds of informative style videos as it helps us gain knowledge from a true “honest” builder. And let’s not forget what Greg brings to the videos as well. You both are hilarious.

[paulspangenberg]

I appreciated the video very much.
I've been a carpenter for 44 years. Framed somewhere between 400 to 500 homes. And now I run a very high end carpentry business.
I have a huge respect for you and have learned so much. I'm tired of driving into Arlington or DC to work over 50 miles each way. I want to build my own shop, then help 2 friends build theirs and then start doing it as a business out in the country where I live.
Thanks very much,
Sincerely Paul Spangenberg

[kristoffslovijk]

After watching and enjoying your channel for the last few years, you have persuaded me to build a barndominium instead of traditional stick frame home and separate shop. Thanks for all your insight and knowledge! Keep up the good work and content!

[lgl_noname]

More of this type of videos educating the clients, recalibrating their expectations, ARE NEEDED.
THANK YOU !!!

[BK-fyxi]

Great info, Kyle. Thanks for finally sitting down and doing this topic. I would love to see a video of pre-build lead up…how you plan a build, material list, how you know what lengths of metal to order to limit waste, etc.

[trenttell]

Trust me, this is going to help more than ten people!! I live in the north and have been going back and forth on types of post settings and insulation and I have now pretty much made up my mind thanks to this video. You might think it is boring, but to those who actually plan to do this themselves, the more details and thought processes we can get may be the key to success.

[motoscro]

If you are concerned about break-ins, have the doors swing out. Very hard to kick in a door that swings out.

[justin.c.taylor]

I've been watching you for a year or two. I wasn't bored. I think this was a good summary of who you are. What you build. What a new comer can learn about on your channel. Great job ... Now go finish that barndominium

[majora]

Hey Kyle, I've been watching you channel for a while now and I wanted to say I am inspired by you and RR buildings. I started a handyman business in March this year and it has gone really well, I'm working on getting my contractor's liscense by studying to pass the NASCLA exam. One day I hope to build awesome post frame buildings like you do. That is my dream. And I'm glad that you are on youtube passing on your knowledge, I have no background in construction I'm 23 and have worked retail the last 6 years and if it wasn't for people like you on youtube passing on what you have learned I wouldn't be here. Thank you.

[garymac]

Just so you know... it is NOT a waste of time nor boring.

While I enjoy your builds and I learn tons watching them, the nuts-n-bolts of getting TO the build are just as important. I had already figured out a several of your points, but your insight has given me even more to consider before deciding on a design, a size and a builder. The only thing I would have added to your first point is to consider zoning constraints if the building is to be lived in. Super important to be sure the locality will ALLOW it before putting the building up and beginning that DIY tiny home inside.

So THANK YOU for the video and don't be afraid to share more insight in the future. I greatly appreciate your humility and reasoning when it comes to giving advice. We ALL should be able to admit we don't know everything and I continue to learn EVERY day of my life.

[brendonh]

I completely understand that a lot of YouTube creators are hesitant to do what they think is boring vids. Your fans asked for it and you delivered. Also you have great build series. I catch myself watching from start to finish on lunch break and what have you. I’m a builder fabricated and I still watch these. Knowing some material already. More often than not you show a little trick or a detail that’s is completely awesome. I’ve been planning my own build and I’m gonna do a post frame slash timber frame Barndominium and a lot of your info has been crucial. Thanks again for making these videos. Great job and keep up the good work.

[nathanheller]

Kyle, great video! My wife and I are in the process of buying land and looking to build. Honestly the post frame/barndominium style is just something I’ve considered. Your videos, by far, have the most valuable content on the internet. I learn something every time I watch!

[rhyll]

this is the BEST video i have ever seen when looking for building information. consise, quick but not too fast, incredibly detailed, no horrible music to distract - beautiful in all ways. wow. i thank you for this info. i DO need it right now and thank you for not babbling on about all the stuff you have! in my opinion and that of others this has been shared with, you could not have done a more superior job. NOT boring. WONDERFUL. EXCELLENT. Thank you again.

[michaelmason]

Kyle love all your videos. I'm hoping to move on a Homestead. Years ago I actually renovated my house. I took everything down to bare stud. When I get my homestead I feel comfortable doing building projects. My mom asked me how I learned all this stuff. My reply was this old house. But I truly can say I have learned a lot from your channel.

[machone]

Great video and very timely for me Kyle, thank you. I'm the one person you helped by making this video. I'm planning on putting up a 40x60 next spring. I think I'm going to have to do most of it myself but what you said about foundations and plumbing and everything else made a lot of sense. You might have changed my thinking and decision process a bit. Thanks for this video and all the others you have made, excellent material!

[patrulltaco]

I'm from another country and I still found this video informative. Thank you!