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You probably have come across custom pole buildings or pole barns when researching a suitable type of building for a farmhouse. These buildings involve using posts dug in the ground instead of traditional concrete foundations during construction. People use pole barns for their farms because of affordable construction costs, durability, and design flexibility. This piece discusses the reasons to consider when constructing a custom pole building on your farm.

1. Affordability

Constructing a farm building can be an expensive project depending on its size and the construction materials. Custom pole building is a cost-effective method in several ways. First, pole barns don't require a concrete foundation to build since the poles are sunk into the ground to provide stability and strength. That helps save the cost of building a concrete foundation. Second, building and installing pole frames is easier and takes less time, thus reducing labor costs. Lastly, custom pole buildings offer excellent insulation capabilities, which helps save on energy bills. 

2. Flexibility

Flexibility is always a key consideration when choosing building materials for your farm. That is because of the various activities on a farm, i.e., storing harvest, housing livestock, and storing equipment. A contractor can customize pole buildings in multiple ways depending on the farm's activities. For instance, they can build broad doorways to allow machinery or animals to enter quickly and effortlessly. Also, they can design your pole building to provide space for relaxing with friends and family during farm visits or after a long day at the farm. Unlike concrete houses, custom pole buildings are easier to deconstruct and redesign in case the needs of the farm change.

3. Durability

Constructing custom pole buildings entails using solid materials such as steel which makes them stronger and lasts for long. Strong winds, flying debris, or accidental hits by heavy farm machinery don't adversely affect pole buildings. Additionally, steel is non-combustible, meaning the facility will not sustain much damage in case of a fire break out. Lastly, the exterior of custom pole buildings can withstand exposure to extreme temperatures due to insulation. The durability of custom pole buildings makes them a long-term investment requiring less maintenance. Rotting, warping, and slitting issues don't affect these buildings, making them very durable.

Conclusion

Constructing a custom pole building on your farm is an affordable project that gives you a flexible and durable building option to keep your equipment, livestock, and farm harvests safe. It also serves as an excellent spot to relax away from busy city life. Hire a construction company to talk about building a custom pole building that suits your needs.