6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Lean-to
Pole barns are growing in prominence throughout the United States – particularly in the Intermountain West –…
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2021 Pole Barn Trends and Inspiration
As more people discover the beauty of pole barn living, the internet has become flooded with plenty…
How Does Snow Load Affect Your Pole Building?
Here in Utah, we’re proud to be home to “The Best Snow on Earth.” While winter flurries…
Window Options for Your Pole Barn Build
There are many different window options for pole barns that help make these buildings as unique their…
Design Ideas for Small Pole Barn Homes
It’s no secret that the United States is in the midst of a housing crisis. Since the…
What is a pole barn?
Put simply, a pole barn is a building made of poles. Known today as post-frame construction, pole…
Pole Building Design: Pole Barn Trusses
One of the decisions you’ll need to make when planning your build is what pole barn truss option will…
Pole Barn Commercial Buildings
While pole barns have become an increasingly popular option for affordable, low-maintenance and faster builds for residential storage, garages,…
Comparing Exterior Pole Barn Siding Options: Hardie Board Siding
One of the most important aspects of any pole barn build is selecting the right siding. Not…
Pole Barn Design Features: Dog Ears
One of the biggest advantages of pole barns is their flexibility in design. From nearly unlimited pole building…
When to Pour Your Concrete: Before or After Building?
One of the most common questions our team is asked during the pole barn building process is whether or…
What size pole building do I need? Your Guide to Common Pole Barn Sizes & Uses
One question we often get from prospective customers is, “Are there standard sizes for pole buildings?” Thanks…
Pole Barn Pool House Ideas
As we inch closer and closer to summer and the midday temps continue to climb, there is…
Pole Barns vs. Steel-Framed Buildings: What’s the difference?
If you’re planning to build an outbuilding on your property in the near future, you’ve probably stumbled…
Benefits & Options for Pole Barn Homes
With the current housing market volatility at an all-time high, many would-be homeowners are seeking out alternative housing options.…
Comparing Pole Barn Doors & Their Uses
As you prepare for your pole barn building project, you may wonder about which pole barn doors…
Building Permits for Pole Barns… Are they really necessary?
The short answer: Yes, you need a building permit for a pole barn – most of the…
Comparing Pole Barn Siding Options
When it comes to building a long-lasting garage, workshop, horse barn or barndomium that provides decades of…
Pole Barn Height: Eave Height vs Clear Height
One of the questions we hear from our customers time and time again during the pole barn…
Can I Just Buy A Pole Building Kit?
Everything You Need to Think About Before Settling on A Kit If you feel confident in your…
The Beehive Buildings Warranty Explained
Our Warranty Is Pretty Special—Here's Why At Beehive Buildings, we understand that when you invest in a…
Pros and Cons of Adding Gutters to A Pole Building
How to Decide If Gutters Are Right for Your Pole Barn When planning your pole building, it…
What Is The Long Term Maintenance of A Pole Building?
How to Keep Your Pole Building in Great Shape for Many Years to Come As with any…
What Is Pressure Treated Wood?
How Methods for Preserving Wood Have Evolved and Why It Matters for Pole Buildings A chain is…
Saddle Footings vs. Poured In Concrete
Comparing the pros and cons of saddle footings vs poured in concrete If you’ve read our post…
Pole Buildings vs. Conventional Stick Framing vs. Steel Buildings
Comparing These Three Popular Building Methods It can feel confusing trying to choose the right type of…
Pros and Cons of Pole Buildings
The Most Important Factors to Keep in Mind Before deciding on any big investment, it’s always a…
What Are The Differences Between Metal Frame Buildings and Pole Buildings?
Comparing and Contrasting Two Popular Types of Buildings As you explore the option of a pole building…
Are Pole Buildings Cheaper to Build?
The Details That Can Influence Pole Barn Price The short answer to this question is yes, pole…
Why Do Pole Buildings Drip?
Why your pole building may start to drip at certain times of the year During a drastic…
Can I Add On to a Pole Building?
Some Things to Know About Adding on to an Existing Building If you already have a pole…
Who Handles the Building Permit?
Exploring An Important Detail of The Building Process When you add a new pole building to complement…