There’s a reason why the trend of converting metal buildings into living spaces—affectionately known as barndominiums—has exploded in popularity. The open-concept layouts, the soaring ceilings, and the industrial-chic aesthetic offer …
The Perfect Storm: Why Metal Homes Struggle with Moisture
To solve a problem, you have to understand it. In a traditional wood-framed home, the building materials themselves offer a bit of a buffer. Wood is porous and can absorb …
Why Horizontal Supports are Critical for Barndominium Buildings
Let’s be honest: when most of us first fall in love with the idea of a barndominium, we aren’t dreaming about the engineering. We’re dreaming about the open space. That …
Can Barndominiums Benefit from Geothermal Heating and Cooling?
If you’ve spent any time researching barndominiums, you know they represent something refreshingly different from the standard suburban home. They offer wide-open floor plans, durable steel exteriors, and often sit …
How to Control Humidity in Metal Barndominium
There’s nothing quite like the allure of a barndominium. These structures—born from the practical bones of agricultural buildings and transformed into stylish, modern homes—offer a unique blend of open-concept living, …
Barndominium Septic Systems
Why Your Barndominium Isn’t a “Typical” House Before we dive into pipes and permits, we need to address the elephant in the room: your barndominium is likely not a standard …
Navigating Barndominium Plumbing Challenges
There’s no denying the allure of the barndominum. With their open-concept layouts, high ceilings, and the promise of a simpler, more efficient build, these steel-and-concrete structures have captured the imagination …
The Engineering Behind Barndominium Solar Panel Installations
Walk onto any rural property these days, and you’re likely to see a trend that merges rustic living with modern aesthetics: the barndominium. These steel-clad structures have exploded in popularity, …
How to Soundproof a Barndominium Bedroom: Taming the Metal Monster
There is nothing quite like the allure of a barndominium. The soaring ceilings, the open-concept living, the industrial chic aesthetic—it’s a dream for many of us looking to combine modern …
Barndominium Lightning Protection: Do barndominium Need Rods?
There’s a common misconception floating around the barndominium community that goes something like this: “My barndo is made of metal. If lightning hits it, the electricity will just run down …










