The Biggest Reasons That A Pole Building May Not Work for You
As versatile as they may be, pole buildings simply aren’t right for every situation. The last thing we want is for you to set your heart on a pole building, only to discover that it doesn’t fit your needs.
Before you dive headfirst into the process of building a pole barn, make sure that none of these reasons to not build a pole building sound too familiar.
Top 4 Reasons A Pole Building Might Not Be for You
The reality is that if you’re seriously considering a pole building, there’s a good chance that it would fit your needs very well. However, there are a few possible roadblocks that could mean a pole building isn’t in your best interest.
Your land can’t accommodate the building.
The number one reason that it might turn out a pole building might not be the right choice for you would be that your property is far too steep for a pole building.
If you’re going to have to build a massive retaining wall in order to create a level area to build your structure, a pole building might not be for you.
It’s out of your budget.
Pole buildings are more affordable than many other types of buildings, but they’re still permanent structures, so they do require an investment.
On occasion, someone considering a pole building mistakenly believes that these structures are actually temporary carport-style buildings (which would mean that they’re much cheaper to build). To avoid any kind of disappointment or confusion, check out our posts outlining what pole buildings actually are and how much they cost.
Building codes get in your way.
Cities and counties often have specific guidelines for pole buildings that can make certain applications a little tricky. For example, if you’re hoping to live in a pole building, then you’ll likely need to account for the frost level; if you’re hoping to build a barndominium as a rental property on the same lot as your own home, you may not be able to get approval at all since there’s already one residence there.
In some cases (such as with a pole barn home), you will be able to satisfy building codes, but it can get expensive. All of this simply means that pole buildings aren’t right for every application depending on the area.
You want an extremely large building.
If you’re looking for a structure that’s over 90 feet wide, then a pole building probably isn’t the right choice for you.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, a very small pole building (less than about 20×30) may not prove cost effective.
Outside of these four possible hold ups, you’re not likely to encounter any issues that would prevent you from choosing a pole building.
Now that you have a more well-rounded understanding of why you might not choose to build a pole building, we hope you’re feeling more confident than ever about investing in one of your own—contact us to discuss getting started!
4 Comments
Do you know if Barndominiums can be built in Heber City, Utah?
Hi Bobby,
They can. The best thing to do would be to reach out to the building department in your city/county and let them know your idea to make sure that it’s allowed on your property. Then give us a call and we can get started on your building quote/ideas.
Thank you,
Heidi
Hi,
Do you know if Duchesne County allows banrdominiums and do you build there?
Thank you!
Hi Dee,
I’m not certain, but I would think Duchesne Count would allow barndominiums and, yes, we do build there! I would recommend calling the county building department and giving them your address to verify whether you can build the building you want. Then, give us a call and we’ll help you start designing the barndo of your dreams. 🙂
Thank you,
Heidi