How to Choose A Building That Perfectly Fits Your Needs—Literally
Choosing the right size for your pole building can feel like a delicate balance: you want to be sure that you have enough space to complete your intended function without taking up too much land unnecessarily.
One of the biggest advantages of pole buildings is their adaptability; this means that there is no real standard size for a pole building, but there are some common sizes for various applications.
Factors That Influence The Size of A Pole Building
While there’s no hard and fast rule for how large your structure must be, there are a few main factors that play a role in the size of a pole building. The most obvious one is the application—you simply need a larger building for a riding arena than you would for a two-car garage.
The second point that can have some bearing on the size of your building is actually the spacing of the posts. For the most part, posts are spaced 10 to 12 feet apart. More space between posts translates to a more versatile building.
Finally, a major point that’s likely to sway your vision of the perfect size for your pole building is value. Labor is going to cost a certain amount no matter what, so a very small building just isn’t a worthwhile investment; sometimes you can actually get a larger building for about the same price.
What Are The Most Common Sizes for Pole Buildings?
The reality is that average pole building sizes vary anywhere from 10×20 to 90×200, but there are different norms within that range depending on use. For example, a garage usually needs to be at least 30×40, but agricultural storage buildings will need to be larger.
It’s important to note that, as we mentioned earlier, buildings that drop below a certain size aren’t very cost-effective. A pole building that is around 20×30 is about the smallest you can build for a reasonable value. Of course, some people just don’t have the extra space to dedicate to a larger building, which is why buildings smaller than the 20×30 threshold aren’t necessarily uncommon.
Like many aspects of pole buildings, choosing the right size simply comes down to case-by-case considerations. You’ll have the freedom to design a building that precisely fits your needs and your land, so you don’t need to worry about conforming to any single standard.
If you’re interested in learning about what pole building size would best fit your needs, feel free to get in touch with the Beehive Buildings team!