Pole Barns Iowa City

POLE BARNS IOWA CITY, IA

3 Benefits of a Pole Barn

Pole barns were developed thanks to an over abundant supply of telephone poles during the 1930’s. In an attempt to create an cheaper alternative to building barns, farmers in the mid-west use the telephone poles and steel sheeting to build a post frame building, resulting in the pole barns Iowa City residents still use a form of to this day. The construction of pole barns and the materials used have vastly improved; they are no longer being built with old telephone poles and cheap steel. Instead poles barns are made with high quality materials and used in variety ways. Here are just 3 of the benefits you can expect with a pole barn.
Cost-Efficient
Pole barns use poles to support the roofing structure, so it doesn’t require expensive concrete walls. During the building process of pole barns Iowa City contractors focus on the framing system of the structure instead of building walls around it. As a result, this type of structure does not require the construction of exterior walls, unless it will be used for storage. Pole barns do not require near the amount of materials it takes to build a conventional barn, they are quick to build and they are fairly inexpensive to build.

Space to Spare

The pole barns Iowa City residents can have built are extremely spacious. Since the structure is so much easier to build than a regular barn, it doesn’t take much time to make them bigger than a traditional barn. When arranging the construction of your pole barn, your contractor will be able to assist you in choosing the size of the pole barn that is best suited for your specific needs. You can also customize the pole barn by adding a variety of features including flooring, walls and décor.

Versatile

The pole barns Iowa City residents use are extremely more versatile than a conventional structure. Since the construction of the pole barn frame can be built directly from the ground, it eliminates the need to use concrete as a primary foundation. However, you can choose to use concrete for the footing, which will make it easier to close the off the building later on. Pole barns are so versatile you can easily have the flooring done after the structure has been completed. Pole barns are constructed primarily with functionality in mind, so you can be assured that once the structure is finished there will be plenty of room to accommodate almost anything you choose to use the building for. It is completely up to you if you want to add low or high walls to the structure. For example, if you plan to house animals in the pole barn, it’s best to have low walls or if you plan to use it for machinery, you can choose to not even add walls.
You can use a pole barn on your residential property or a commercial site. It can be used to store vehicles, equipment and materials safe from the elements or you can get creative and turn your pole barn into anything from a workshop to a guestroom for visiting guests. Unlike traditional barns that often take weeks to construct, a pole barn is affordable and can often be constructed in only a few days.
Contact BW Construction to learn more information about how we can construct you the ideal pole barn.
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