Plain-English guides on cost, size, barndominiums, horse barns, permits, foundations, roofs and care, written for Middle Tennessee property owners.
8 min readPole Barn Cost GuideThe factors that set the price of a custom barn, where to spend, where to save and how to compare…Read the guide 
7 min readPole vs Stick vs SteelA plain comparison of the three common ways to build a barn or large outbuilding, with honest pros and cons.Read the guide 6 min readBarn Size GuideWidth, length and height, chosen from what you will store, build, house or host, plus room for tomorrow.Read the guide 
9 min readBarndominium GuideEverything to settle before you build a barndominium: land, layout, systems, permits, financing and the realistic timeline.Read the guide 
8 min readHorse Barn Design GuideThe dimensions and details that make a horse barn safe, healthy and easy to run, from stall size to ventilation.Read the guide 
6 min readPermits & Zoning GuideSetbacks, size limits, agricultural exemptions and inspections: how to learn the rules for your address before you build.Read the guide 
6 min readFoundation & Slab GuideHow posts, piers, footings and slabs work together, how thick a slab should be and what to ask before the…Read the guide 
6 min readMetal Roof GuideHow the two main metal roof systems differ, what slope each needs and how to get a roof that stays…Read the guide 
6 min readInsulation GuideWhy metal buildings sweat, what insulation options work and how to plan a barn you can use in July and…Read the guide 
5 min readBarn Door GuideHow to size doors for what has to pass through them, with common dimensions and the mistakes to avoid.Read the guide 
6 min readSiting & Drainage GuideChoose a location that drains, drives well, looks right and leaves room to grow, before you fall in love with…Read the guide 
5 min readBarn Maintenance GuideSimple seasonal checks for the roof, walls, doors, gutters, floors and drainage that prevent big repairs later.Read the guide 
Barn DesignerChoose size, roof style, colors, doors and details and watch your barn appear in a live front-view drawing.Try it 
Barn Budget EstimatorChoose the building type, size, finish and extras and get a ballpark planning range with a monthly payment view.Try it 
Door and Clearance PlannerEnter your tallest and widest equipment and get the door size, eave height and bay depth you need.Try it 
Materials CalculatorEnter your size and get posts, trusses, roof and wall metal, slab concrete and a gravel estimate.Try it Free site visit. Clear drawings and an itemized estimate. A crew that builds it right.
