Barndominiums

Crafted to withstand the most extreme weather conditions, prefabricated red-iron Barndominiums require minimal maintenance, ensuring a worry-free living experience. Unlike traditional wooden structures, steel Barndominiums offer unparalleled durability and protection against pest infestations, setting the standard for both function and longevity. From spacious floor plans to quality steel materials, every aspect of our Barndominiums is meticulously crafted to reflect your vision of luxury living. For general contracting and interior build-out, this is best provided by an experienced, local residential building contractor as SteelCo’s sibling GC division focuses on commercial construction. Available floor and design plans serve the purpose of enabling the interior build-out construction process utilizing local resources ordinarily contracted for by the home owner.

Why Choose a Barndominium?
What to Expect?
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Expansive, Open Floorplans

Our red-iron barndominium designs offer clear, column-free interiors that provide maximum flexibility. This open layout allows you to creatively adapt the space for both comfortable living and functional work areas.
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Versatile Space for Every Need

Enjoy the freedom to partition, add mezzanines, or reconfigure layouts as your lifestyle evolves. The expansive design ensures every square foot is optimized for both personal and professional use.
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Accelerated Construction

Leveraging pre-engineered steel components, our barndominium systems are designed for speedy on-site assembly. This rapid construction process helps you move in sooner and start enjoying your new space faster.
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Faster Turnaround, Faster Returns

A reduced build time not only saves on labor costs but also minimizes downtime. Get to occupancy quickly and benefit from an accelerated return on your investment.
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Economical & Efficient

Constructed from high-quality, recycled steel, our barndominium structures offer significant cost savings over traditional builds. Their robust nature ensures low maintenance requirements over time.
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Long-Term Financial Savings

Lower initial costs paired with minimal upkeep and fewer repairs contribute to substantial long-term savings—making your investment in a barndominium a smart financial decision.
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Tailor-Made Layouts

Our PEMB barndominium building materials allow for a wide customization of floor plans. Design your space to seamlessly merge residential comfort with functional areas, such as home offices or workshop zones.
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Personalized & Adaptive

From open living areas to dedicated working spaces, every aspect of your barndominium can be configured to meet your unique requirements—ensuring a home that adapts as your needs change.
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Built to Endure

Engineered with high-grade steel and advanced insulation systems, our barndominium materials ensure a structure that withstands extreme weather while maintaining stable indoor temperatures.
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Energy Savings & Comfort

Enjoy reduced energy costs and a consistently comfortable environment year-round. The durable design contributes to lower utility expenses and enhanced indoor climate control.
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Sleek & Stylish Design

Our steel barndominium systems combine rustic charm with contemporary style. Choose from a wide variety of finishes and color options that complement any property while maintaining a professional look.
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Elevate Your Property

The modern, attractive design enhances curb appeal and creates a striking visual statement—offering a durable, high-quality structure that stands the test of time.
01 Discovery & Quote (Week 1)

Begin with an initial project consultation to identify key needs and set clear goals. Our team will develop conceptual designs, prepare preliminary sketches, and provide you with a detailed quote so you know what to expect right from the start.

02 Design Sign-Off (Week 2)

After reviewing the initial designs, you’ll approve the final layout and contract. We’ll then coordinate the fabrication timeline and provide an estimated materials delivery date, ensuring everyone is aligned before proceeding to the next stage.

03 Engineering & Detailing (Weeks 3–5, 3–8, or 3–12)

Our engineers produce stamped permit drawings based on your project’s complexity:

  • Small Projects (Weeks 3–5): Approximately 2–3 weeks for stamped drawings.
  • Medium Projects (Weeks 3–8): Expect 4–6 weeks for simple self-storage buildings.
  • Large/Complex Projects (Weeks 3–12): More intricate designs (crane loads, mezzanines, complex rooflines, climate-controlled units) may take 8–10 weeks.
04 Initial Project Requirements & Site Preparation (Typically 4–8 Weeks)

With approved drawings in hand, your contractor handles permits, sitework, and foundation preparation. This pre-construction phase—securing necessary permits, performing site grading, and forming/pouring the foundation—usually spans 4–8 weeks, setting the stage for a smooth installation.

05 Delivery Preparation

We finalize production schedules and prepare your materials for shipment. Throughout this phase, we maintain open communication, ensuring that you, your contractor, and our team are coordinated for an efficient delivery and installation process.

06 Final Project Installation (Typically 1–3 Months)

Once materials are delivered, your contractor begins the metal building system (MBS) installation. Depending on complexity and site conditions, this can take 1–3 months, during which we remain focused on providing a quality, durable structure that meets your expectations.

07 Walkthrough & Completion

After installation, you’ll join your installer in a thorough walkthrough to ensure everything meets your specifications. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’ll continue to offer support should you need any future assistance or modifications.

Barndominiums

NOT-a-Barndo

How To Spot: Barndo vs Non-Barndo

NOT A BARNDO
With its open floor plan and industrial charm, a steel Barndominium provides a modern living environment while retaining the structural integrity required for long-term durability. In contrast, a non-barndominium or traditional home structure typically follows conventional residential construction methods, utilizing materials such as wood framing and masonry. You can easily distinguish steel-framed Barndos by identifying the main “clear span” unit with lean-to’s on one or multiple sides, whereas non-barndominium or traditional homes have design and/or structural elements deviating from this and look more like your traditional house structure design and material wise.

true barndo example

TRUE Barndo

Bardominiums are very customizable. If you want two stories, with a provision for windows on each floor and a loft that opens to a clear living area, we can do that. When you want living space adjoining open areas, we can do that. In fact, there is very little we can’t do. We craft the steel framing, exterior covering materials, and roof system custom fit to your requirements and living space design. There’s no limit to what your barndominium can look like except for your own imagination and your budget.

Custom steel barndominium

Barndo Origins

Barndominiums, including barndominium homes, are the latest innovation in the steel-framed building industry and gained immense popularity when lumber prices quintupled during the first half of the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally conceived as multifunctional spaces blending storage and entertainment areas with lavish living quarters, these once simple retreats have evolved into symbols of prestige and elegance. Whether serving as a lavish residence or a multifunctional sanctuary, workshop, and more, our Barndominiums cater to the discerning tastes of those seeking unparalleled luxury and functionality.

 

Barndominium builders got their start constructing steel-framed buildings for men who wanted a “man cave” separate from their house. And man caves proved so popular that “she sheds” were not far behind. From the inception of “man caves” to the rise of “she sheds,” our steel Barndominiums have captured the imagination of those with a penchant for personalized luxury. Today, we continue to redefine luxury living, offering customizable structures designed to exceed the expectations of even the most discerning clientele.

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Contractor Locator Help

The drawings in the builder’s set purchased from SteelCo are not stamped by a registered professional architect or engineer. Building departments that require a stamp of this nature will generally require one registered in the state where you will be building the structure.

When you order a structure from SteelCo Buildings, your structure will be provided with a complete set of stamped foundation plans, typically compliant with local building ordinance codes in the state where the structure will be built.

We do not include mechanical or plumbing drawings. These drawings and any required building code analysis, energy calculations or other design and engineering documentation is not provided by SteelCo Buildings as a part of this package and should be provided by a local designer or builder.

The builder’s set of plans you receive from SteelCo will enable you to get accurate bids on building out your structure around a SteelCo shell. Additional copies and mirrored plans are available to show your possibilities when planning to build it. Simply contact your SteelCo Sales Associate by calling 866-248-4928.

Our Sales Associates will be sure to help you get what you need. The plans you choose will be promptly sent for you to continue with your planning and build-out process.

Stamped Building and Foundation Plans 
100% Steel, Primary & Secondary Framing
Roof & Wall Sheeting
Complete Trim & Closure
Fasteners
Delivery to Site
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Common Floor Plans
Design A.1
Design B.1
Design C.1
Design D.1

Barndominium Designs and Floor Plans

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About Our Floor Plans

Explore our curated collection of common floor plans as a design start and experience the limitless possibilities offered by our steel-framed marvels. The prices listed alongside each design represent the investment required for acquiring builder drawings, allowing you to embark on a journey towards unparalleled modern luxury and rustic chic aesthetics. With SteelCo, your dream of rustic luxury living awaits, ready to be realized amidst the grandeur of our distinguished Barndominiums.

Design A.1

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Plan Details

Single Story 35′ x 50′ x 16′

 

20′ Lean-To Each Side

 

3BR/2BA with 2-Car Garage

 

2,859 SF Conditioned Space

 

891 SF Unconditioned Space

 

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Floor Plan Layout

See the detailed floor plan of this base design.

Design B.1

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Plan Details

Single Story 36′ x 66′ x 16′

 

2 BR / 2 BA

 

2,376 SF Conditioned Space

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Floor Plan Layout

See the detailed floor plan of this base design.

Design C.1

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Plan Details

2 Story w/ Garage & Work Area

 

36′ x 66′ x 22′ with 15′ Lean-To Single-Car Garage

 

3 BR / 2 BA

 

3,928 SF Conditioned Space

 

680 SF Unconditioned Space

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Floor Plan Layout

See the detailed floor plan of this base design.

Design D.1

steel barndominium design

Plan Details

2 Story 2BR w/ Two-Care Garage & Work Space

 

40′ x 75′ x 22′

 

2 BR / 2.5 BA

 

2,634 SF Conditioned Space

 

1,653 SF Unconditioned Space

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Floor Plan Layout

See the detailed floor plan of this base design.

The SCB Difference

For over 24 years, SteelCo Buildings has delivered top-quality pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) materials and self-storage solutions. From prefab kits to custom designs, we provide 100% American-manufactured, sustainable materials backed by stamped foundation plans and expert guidance on permits and zoning. With decades of experience and a 92% satisfaction rate, SteelCo combines superior quality with unmatched customer support to ensure every project’s success.

24+ Years Expertise

Designing and Building Prefabricated Metal Buildings

Full Service

Installation & Coordination can be provided across most of the USA.

92% Satisfaction Rate

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Stamped Foundation Plans

These can be provided upon request.

90-100% Recyclable

Recyclability rate for the primary materials used in PEMB buildings.

100% American Manufactured

We only work with American suppliers for materials.

"I looked along and hard for a steel building supplier...I gave Brad and Ben a call, they took care of everything including all the changes and extras for my building! Great experience from start to finish! I'll be a repeat customer!"

Joey Ayash

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"SteelCo helped us build our dream barndominium. We explained what we wanted for our building and they exceeded our expectations! We had excellent help in planning as well as some great suggestions by the SteelCo team. All SteelCo team members we spoke with were extremely professional and responsive, which made the whole process smooth sailing."

Mickey Thomas Motorsports

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our self-storage building kits, customization options, and services.

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Does SteelCo design barndominiums for high-end living?

While we don’t handle interior finishes, most of the barndominiums we supply are part of more customized or higher-investment builds. Our steel structures provide the strong, open framework ideal for expansive layouts, vaulted ceilings, and creative floorplans—perfect for owners aiming for a more refined or personalized living space.

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What’s the difference between a stick-built barndominium and a PEMB barndo?

Stick-built barndominiums use wood framing, while PEMB (pre-engineered metal building) barndos are constructed with steel. PEMBs offer faster build times, greater durability, wider clear spans for open interiors, and better resistance to fire, pests, and weather. They’re also easier to maintain over time.

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Does SteelCo build barndominiums?

SteelCo provides the PEMB materials for barndominiums, but our general contracting division (SCB Construction Group) is focused strictly on commercial construction. We do not offer residential construction services, but we’re happy to coordinate with your builder or architect to ensure you receive a top-quality steel structure for your barndominium.

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