Why Steel Barns With Living Quarters Are Redefining Country Living

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Why Steel Barns With Living Quarters Are
Redefining Country Living
Steel barns with living quarters are becoming
popular in rural and county sides in the US due
to their unique blend of functionality and
comfort. These structures have ample space for
livestock and storage while also including living
quarters that can serve as cozy homes for farm
owners or workers. Moreover, being made of steel,
the structure remains durable and stands ?rm all
year round with little upkeep, making it a smart
long-term investment.
What Are Steel Barns With Living Quarters? These
are steel barns customized to have the look and
warm feeling of a cozy home where you can relax
and unwind. Being made primarily out of steel
materials, they are sturdy and durable, and you
can choose a clear span design to create a modern
open ?oor plan.
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Why Make Steel Barns Ideal For Modern Country
Living? Budget Friendly
The price of erecting a turnkey steel building is
between 25 and 45 per square foot. This
includes raw materials, concrete slab, delivery,
and construction. A similar-sized turnkey wooden
barn will cost about 110 per sq. ft. onwards.
The cost of building a steel barn for
residential purposes per sq. ft. is between 65
and 140, depending on the level of custom
features and interior. For example, the total
cost to building steel barn with living quarters
of size 50 ft. wide and 62 ft. long is approx.
39,300. You have to consider factors like
distance from utility lines, labor charges,
septic leach lines, and access to a public road.
Higher Resilience Steel has higher tensile
strength and can bear more load than traditional
material. So, you can construct a steel barn
with upper living quarters, install a mezzanine
a loft area, and enjoy the modern open ?oor
plan.
Certified Against Harsh Weather With a corrugated
vertical roof and 12-gauge steel frame, it can
withstand ?rm against any harsh weather
conditions. We offer certi?ed steel buildings
with strong wind up to 180 miles an hour and
snow load up to 80 lbs. per sq. ft. resistance.
You can even select a roof pitch as high as 612
for better snow removal minimize snow
load. Resistant To Fire Pests
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Steel is a non-combustible material that does not
readily start burning when it comes in contact
with ?re. With a ?re retardant coating, its
resistivity can be increased for up to four
hours. Steel is a non-porous and inorganic
material that does not attract pests to live and
breed. With metal barns, you dont have to waste
money on termite executions.

• Easy Installation
• Unlike wood, where all work needs to be done
  on-site, creating dust and noise, demanding lots
  of labor, and consuming time, a prefab metal barn
  can be prepared off-site in the factory. Being
  lightweight, they are easy to ship and fast to
  assemble. On average, it takes almost half the
  time and labor to install a prefab steel
  structure than a wooden structure.
• Customization Options For Personal Style And
  Functionality
• What size steel buildings barn and living
  quarters should you choose? The average size of
  a barndominium in the US is between 1500 and 2000
  square feet. You can choose your steel barn size
  based on land available, purpose, budget, and
  local laws. Some essential features to consider
  for metal barns include structural strength,
  air?ow, lighting, and accessibility. Feel free to
  customize barns with accessories to increase
  functionality.
• Height For a steel barn with upper living
  quarters, you can opt for up to 20 ft. tall
  building. This additional height will help you
  create a loft, second ?oor, or workspace.
• Clear Span Design If you prefer a column-free
  interior, choose a clear span design. They offer
  uninterrupted, free-?owing space.
• Vents To enhance air circulation and remove foul
  odors and warm air, you can choose between
  passive/ natural vents and active/ mechanical
  vents.

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• Lean-Tos Americans love to have extra outdoor
  space for relaxing, sun
• baking, or afternoon BBQ parties. Permanent metal
  awnings like lean-tos can be attached to any
  side of the barn.
• Doors Windows Steel frames allow you to create
  wide and tall doors or windows for incoming
  large vehicles or incorporate natural light into
  the interior.
• Color We offer 15 unique colors for metal barns.
  But how to choose the right colors for a steel
  building? The majority prefers neutral tones,
  gray, and beige, as they hide dust and minor
  issues and are easy to maintain. With
  high-quality paint, you dont need to repaint
  metal barns for at least two decades or even
  more.
• External Finishing For a ?nished look, add metal
  sidings such as corrugated, 3D, curved, or
  perforated with/ without backlit LEDs panels to
  the exterior. You can choose traditional facades
  like brick veneer or faux stone/ wood.
• Interior Finishing Opt for energy-star-rated
  lighting and place vents and windows
  strategically to avoid humidity. You can add
  interior furniture and decorate it according to
  your taste.
• Energy Efficiency And Sustainability Of Steel
  Construction
• Insulation with proper R-value is a must to
  create an energy-e?cient space. You can choose
  ?berglass, mineral wool, etc., to insulate your
  barn. It helps with temperature control by
  reducing heat transfer and moisture. Currently,
  we offer single/ double
• bubble and woven R17 insulators for steel barns.
• The insulator helps the HVAC system work
  effectively. Along with a proper ventilation
  plan, it helps reduce your energy bills. To save
  energy during summers in steel barns, you can
  add energy-star-rated appliances and a smart
  thermostat, along with insulation and
  ventilation. Ensure the entire building is sealed
  to avoid leakage.
• Structural steel can be recycled endlessly
  without losing its strength and durability. It
  takes less raw material to install a steel barn
  than a similar-sized wooden one. You get more
  usable interior space, and it reduces your land
  footprint, making it
• eco-friendly by nature.

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Integration Of Modern Amenities In A Rustic
Setting Modern open ?oor plans with high ceilings
and exposed metal beams can give a blend of an
industrial look. You can paint the beams and
create a texture that resembles wood as well.
Besides adding rustic charm, you can plan for
modern architectural elements like a loft area
using a mezzanine and installing
a state-of-the-art kitchen that seamlessly blends
into living and dining. You can also add
luxurious walk-in showers, high-end light
?xtures, and an e?cient HAVC system for
comfortable living. Skylights and clerestory
windows will bring in natural light during the
daytime.
Tips For Designing And Building Your Own Steel
Barn Living Quarter

• De?ne your primary need. Is it fully residential
  or a barn with living/ work space?
• Have a clear ?oor plan and include customization
  like loft, outdoor living space, etc.
• Secure the permit and have the design approved
  before beginning site prep.
• Lay a strong foundation concrete slab is
  common, install frame, panels, and a large
  opening for doors windows.
• Install utility lines, and choose wall
  color/paper and ?ooring that match your
  aesthetics.
• Include amenities and smart home features.
• Consider external ?nishing and outdoor space to
  enhance the overall appeal.
• Maintenance Care For Long Lasting Durability
• Ensure to clean, wash, and inspect the steel
  barn, ?x any minor issues promptly to increase
  longevity of the building. with little care and
  upkeep, your steel structure will last for
  decades to come.

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Redefining Country Living With Viking Barns You
can include features like modern kitchen
amenities, bathrooms, and an outdoor shaded
patio space that re?ects your lifestyle. Steel
buildings barn and living quarters can serve as a
comfortable and convenient living areas that can
be customized as per need. To install your steel
barn in the heart of the countryside, call (704)
579-6966 today. Tell us about your speci?cations
needs, and we will install your steel barn in
no time. Hurry!