While it’s easy to focus on things like size and color of your pole barn, small details can really change how you use the building every day. Planning ahead now can save you trouble later.
At D Cross Barn Co., we help Oklahoma property owners design pole barns and post-frame buildings that match their needs, style, and budget. Here are five things to think about before you get started.
1. The size and layout
Before you decide on the size, think about everything you want to store or do inside the building. Equipment, vehicles, workbenches, stalls, storage, and even future projects all need space. A custom layout can help you avoid wishing you had made the building a little bigger later on.
2. Door placement
Don’t just think about the number of doors. Consider where vehicles and equipment will enter, how much room you’ll need to turn around, and whether you might move larger equipment through later. Sliding, garage, and entry doors all serve different purposes.
3. Concrete
Including a concrete floor in your original plans is much easier than adding one later. If you want to use the building as a workshop, garage, storage, or finished space, talk about concrete floors, walkways, or driveways before construction begins.
4. Insulation and interior finishes
Your pole barn can be more than just an open shell. Adding insulation, wall and ceiling panels, framed rooms, and other features can make it more comfortable and useful.
5. Extra features
Features like windows, skylights, overhangs, cupolas, shed roofs, and wainscoting can change how your building looks and works. You may not need every option, but it’s smart to consider them when you’re designing.
Our team at D Cross Barn Co. builds custom pole barns throughout Oklahoma and nearby states. We’re here to help you plan every detail before construction, so your building turns out just the way you want.
Ready to begin? Contact D Cross Barn Co. for a free quote and talk with our team about your custom pole barn.