Hybrid Pole Barns vs Conventional Pole Barns

MetalBuildingDepot.com is the only design/build constructor of true bolt-together hybrid pre-engineered pole barns in the U.S. using steel framework combined with structural wood columns.

Columns in a conventional pole barn are 4x4's and spaced every five feet in order to support the weight of the roof. Our columns are sized according to the specific loads on the building. Bay spacing is generally the same as our standard pre-engineered steel buildings (up to 20') due to the performance of our all-steel walls and roof system.

Sheeting – we provide ONLY 26 ga. steel sheet panels. Typical pole barns use 29 ga. steel panels (that is as thin as an oil can).

Our walls are constructed using steel girts and purlins. Conventional pole barns use cheap soft pine lumber to build up and support the walls.

Our insulation is the same high quality insulation used in steel buildings. Most pole barns use radiant barrier insulation (foil covered bubble wrap) that is not only inefficient but also more expensive.

Our building trim is sculpted trim that provides a fine finish to the building. Most pole barns use basic or square trim. We offer a full range of trim, gutters and downspouts along with custom shapes.

Our ceiling can be vaulted (constructed of I-beams and steel purlins) whereas conventional pole barns use a truss ceiling. Their ceiling is only as high as the eave height.

Installation time – a conventional pole barn can take a month or longer to complete due to the amount of wood used and wasted, up to 30% of the wood brought to the job site is discarded. Our hybrid pole barns go up in a matter of days since everything comes to the building site ready to install. This also means there is almost no construction waste.