Barn home FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about our barn home kits.

There are many possibilities when doing a barn style house. You may choose to finish off just the loft area or convert the whole barn into your dream barn house. With the big timber frame of your new barn you are not limited by load bearing walls. Window and door placement can be changed or added even after your post and beam barn kit is raised so you can get that perfect view.

How much does it cost to turn a barn into a home?

A barn dwelling conversion costs about the same as conventional construction. Costs vary depending on your choice of materials. Check with your building contractor to get a estimate for labor cost. Be wary though, if your quote for the post and beam barn comes in a great deal higher than your quote for conventional construction it may be because your contractor is inflating the cost of the post and beam construction. They would do this because they have a higher profit margin with conventional construction. This is why it is always important to get at least 3 quotes from different contractors.

Do you offer upgrades for my house to give it that post and beam barn feel?

Yes, we have some great barn wood decor items.

Flooring: We offer barn loft hardwood flooring. It has the look and feel of an old barn loft floor. It is refined just enough to provide a smooth surface floor that you would expect in your home. We leave some of the circle saw marks made by the sawmill, and sand the surface so that you have a textured yet smooth surface. If you prefer we can plane all of the saw marks out of your floor for a more refined look. You may order your barn loft flooring in Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Ash, Hickory, or Pine.

Wall Coverings: You may choose to add planed pine ship lap wainscoting. This gives you a more refined look on the inside of your barn.You may also order planed ship lap siding for your interior wall coverings.

Interior Doors: We offer interior doors made from planed or rough white pine to match the theme of your barn. They come in any size and are pre hung with black strap hinges and barn style handles (with or without locks) You may choose single doors, double doors or Dutch doors.

Furniture: We offer many pieces of barn theme furniture to dress up your home. We have farm house dining tables, coffee and end tables, fireplace mantles, shelves, coat racks, and more. Take a look at our online store to see these items in detail.

What different styles of barn homes do you have?

Any of our barn kits can be converted into homes. click here to see the many different barn designs we offer

I love the idea of living in a barn. How do I get started?

Give us a call or email. We will be happy to help you make your barn home dreams a reality!call 989-235-1200

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