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Barndominium

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Metal building shell with custom residential interior. Cost-effective, open floor plans.

Steel building envelope (26-29 gauge metal panels) with residential fit-out. Advantages: fast erection (shell in days), large open spans (60-100 ft clear), low maintenance exterior, pest resistant. Interior: conventional framing, insulation, drywall, plumbing, HVAC. Code challenge: may require commercial occupancy classification depending on jurisdiction. Spray foam insulation for condensation control. Cost: $100-$250/sf (significantly less than conventional). Growing: Texas, Oklahoma, Southeast.

TAGS
barndominiummetal-buildingopen-planaffordable
DETAILS
era
2010s-present
cost per sf
$100-$250
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