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Turning a pole barn into a home

Asked Sep 11, 2008, 12:54 PM — 14 Answers
I began my first construction project on our property by building a 30x40 pole barn. After seeing the project under roof for the first time my wife asked me why this couldn't become our home. So it begins. What should be my primary concerns related to this conversion?

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Sep 12, 2008, 02:35 PM
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Sep 12, 2008, 02:41 PM
So- We went with pole construction on a 4' frost wall. We went with a concrete slab with hydronic heat throughout, including the garage. In the living area we polished, etched, and stained the concrete. We love the way it looks, and it's always warm. All of the doors are 8' tall, with the frosted glass lites. Master bath is a custom concrete shower pan with 12" X 24" tile surround and a pebble floor. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a great room, laundry room, mechanical room, 8 X 8' kitchen pantry, 9 X 12' Master Closet, and other closets throughout. 9' ceilings, central air, on-demand hot water, air make-up system with whole house air filtration.

Here's the thing- 2308 square feet of living space, 1200 square foot attached garage, 10' X 64' patio covered by a full length and depth eave. Built for $212,000.

Cheap way to build a unique and strong house.
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Sep 12, 2008, 02:58 PM


I have garage envy. That is one heck of a fantastic pole barn.
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Sep 12, 2008, 03:00 PM
Thanks! We love living there, absolutely a dream....
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Jun 5, 2009, 10:25 AM
Have you taken a look at the Modern Pole Barn House at Home There is a study pole barn house plan available as well! Good luck!
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