Price Ranges for Popular pole barn accessories
We’ve previously talked about how much a pole building costs, but there are many details that factor into that overall price. When you’re planning your building, you’ll find that accessories give you a great deal of freedom to customize your space, but they obviously come at a cost.
To help you more effectively budget for your dream building, we’ve outlined some price ranges you can expect for popular pole building accessories.
The Cost of Pole Building Accessories
Various accessories are what enable you to make your pole building look truly unique and serve you more fully. Still, it’s tough to know which accessories are right for you if you don’t know how much they cost; take a look at these price ranges to get an idea of what you’ll pay for some of the most desirable accessories.
Lean-to
A lean-to is an extension from a building with a sloped roof that relies on the structure for support; one example would be a porch. A lean-to can cost around $17 to $19 per square foot depending on factors like whether it is open (without enclosed walls around the posts, such as with a porch) or closed (with walls that match the rest of the building).
Man Door
The first man door is included with the cost of your building, but any additional doors will run about $475 each.
Windows
Regardless of the size, windows are a great way to boost the overall look of your building, allowing for more natural light to enter. Windows that are 4’x2′, 4’x3′, or 5’x1.5′ picture windows will cost about $420 each; 4’x4′ or 6’x2′ picture windows will cost about $475 each.
Insulation
Unlike many other accessories, insulation won’t change the way that your pole building looks. It will, however, completely transform the way that it feels. Insulation is defined by its “R” value, which is the resistance to heat flow. R-19 walls are 6” thick and cost $2.90 per square foot; R-19 roofs cost $2.25 per square foot.
Another option in the same category is to opt for a radiant barrier roof and walls, which is more affordable at $1.05 per square foot. Radiant barrier works by reflecting radiant heat to reduce heat transfer.
Concrete
Far and away one of the most popular pole building accessories, concrete makes a great practical addition to all sorts of pole buildings. You can expect to pay around $5.50-$7.65 per square foot for concrete depending on whether it’s 4” or 6” thick, and whether it’s indoors or outdoors. Fiber and rebar can also boost the cost, as can a $400 cutting fee. If you need help deciding whether a cement floor is the right choice for you, be sure to check out our blog post on this topic.
Flying Gable
Also known as a bird’s peak, a flying gable gives the roof of your pole building a distinctive look. One of these accessories will start at $1,250.
Eave Lights
Like windows, eave lights allow for more natural light to enter the building; these are translucent panels installed on the top of the walls beneath the eaves. Eave lights cost $5.25 per linear foot.
Wainscot
Wainscot is a decorative wall paneling; it’s a great way to customize the look of your building at a range of price points. Rock wainscot costs $23 per linear foot, stucco costs $6.75 per linear foot, and steel costs $3.15 per linear foot at 3’ tall.
Overhangs
If you want to add some great aesthetic appeal to your building and give it a more residential look, then overhangs are the ideal solution. You can choose to have anywhere from 12” to 36” overhangs and they will cost between $24 and $43 per linear foot.
Hay Door
A purely aesthetic accessory, hay doors feature that classic double-x on the gable wall of the building and they cost $700each.
Sliding Doors
Sliding doors open your pole building up to all sorts of possibilities; a door up to 4×8 in size costs $1260, and you can add X bracing for an additional cost.
Gutters
Another accessory that’s more about function than appearance, gutters will run you roughly $16.75 per linear foot.
Cupola
If you want to set your building apart, a cupola is a great way to do it; this is the small structure on top of a roof that features a weathervane. Cupolas start at $1,120, but they can be upgraded for an additional cost.
Hardi Board
A super durable yet appealing type of siding, hardi board adds another level of unique appeal to any building. You can include hardi board on your pole building for between $12.50 and $14.75 per square foot depending on whether you want it painted or unpainted.
Exteriors
If you’re looking for alternative exterior options outside of the standard metal that are genuinely distinctive, then you can opt for cedar board and batten or stucco; cedar costs about $15 per square foot, and stucco costs $12.20.
Loft
A loft or second floor can give the interior of your pole building a completely transformed feel by making more of the space accessible and usable. Lofts cost roughly $15.00 per square foot, and a set of stairs leading to the loft will cost an additional $2,600 or so.
There are other accessories that you may consider as you dive deeper into planning your pole building, but these are some of the most common. Keeping these price ranges in mind will make it far easier to develop a realistic budget from the very start of your project; that way you can plan a building that completely meets your needs for a price that you’re comfortable with.
Now that you have a better understanding of how to navigate the question of cost when it comes to accessories, contact us to talk about how we can bring the building you’re envisioning to life!