What is a barndominium?

Abarndominium ("barndo") is a steel-framed building that blends comfortable living space with practical work or storage space under one engineered roof, a modern home attached to a garage, shop or barn. Because the shell goes up faster and costs less per square foot than stick-built construction, barndos have become one of the fastest-growing housing styles across the Midwest.

Steel vs. wood barndominiums

Steel shells don't rot, warp or attract termites, are non-combustible, and use clear-span framing for open interiors with no center posts to design around. Wisconsin Carports installs the engineer-certified steel shell sized to your floor plan; your interior contractor handles insulation, drywall, plumbing and finishes.Wood-framed (pole-barn) homes can be cheaper upfront, but they carry more long-term upkeep, repainting, rot repair and pest control, and rarely match steel's snow-and-wind ratings.