Texas Barndominiums - Metal Buildings with Living Quarters
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WHAT IS A BARDOMINIUM HOME?
A Barndominium is basically a metal building with inside living quarters. To design
your Barndominium to fit your country lifestyle, you have the option to incorporate
a garage / shop area, carport, and porches to create a multipurpose country home.
The Barndominium Home Appeal
The appeal of Barndominium homes is affordability, low maintenance, energy efficiency,
multipurpose structure, durable construction, and longevity.
Texas Barndominium Homes
Vs.
Conventional Homes
Structural Integrity
Barndominium Homes – are built with steel.
Conventional Homes – are built with wood.
Energy Efficient
Barndominium Homes – have R44 insulation on the ceiling and
R26 insulation on the walls.
Conventional Homes – have R30 insulation on the ceiling and
R13 insulation on the walls.
Attic Temp
Barndominium Homes – insulated attics during the summer can
very as little as 10 degrees compared to the living space temperature.
Conventional Homes – non insulated attics can heat up to
130 degrees in the summer.
Maintenance
Barndominium Homes – exteriors have little to no maintenance.
Conventional Homes – exteriors may require periodic painting
and possibility of replacement of rotting boards.
Fire & Termites
Barndominium Homes – walls and ceilings are framed with metal
studs.
Conventional Homes – walls and ceilings are framed with wood
studs.
Roof Design
Barndominium Homes – come standard with a “Continuous” metal
roof.
Conventional Homes – come standard with a shingle roof.
Garage Doors
Barndominium Homes – garage doors have a wind load rating
of 120-130 mph.
Conventional Homes – garage doors have a wind load rating
of 80-90 mph.
Construction Time
Barndominium Homes – completion time takes approximately
4 months.
Conventional Homes – completion time takes approximately
6 months.
Starting Price
Barndominium Homes – living areas start at $75 per square
foot.
Conventional Homes – living areas can cost 25% to 50% more.
How to get a firm quote on your Barndominium Home
- Submit reply form on our price page.
- Luke, our WDMB Barndominium Coordinator, will help you design your metal structure
portion of your Barndominium home and also will discuss available garage/shop area,
porch, and carport options with you.
- Elliot, the Architectural Designer, will help you draw up your barndominium plans.
Cost for architectural plans start at $0.50 per square foot.
- Tony, the Inside Finish Out Specialist, will give you a firm bid on your living
quarter finish out after you make your final decisions on grades of cabinets, counter
top, flooring, kitchen / bathroom fixtures, paint, and wall textures, etc.
Would you like to view a Barndominium? Contact us at 1.800.221.1054
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Build-Out Estimate - Includes Plumbing, Inside Framing, Electrical,
AC unit, Insulation, Sheet-Rock, Tape and Floating, Texture, Paint, Trim Work, Interior
Doors, Stain Floors, Hot-Water Heater, Kitchen Cabinets, Counter Tops, Light Fixtures,
Ceiling Fans, Mirrors, Showers, Toilet Accessories.
Excludes: Septic, Water Well, Appliances, and Outside Electrical Service.
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THE METAL STUD ADVANTAGE
High Strength and Durability
Fire and Termite Resistant
Consistent Material Quality
No Warping, Rotting or Splitting
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Window frame outs
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Walk door frame outs with wood studs
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Barndominium Metal Structure includes window and walk-door frames. WDMB will install
your windows and doors along with trim.
WDMB installs metal partition wall between your living quarters and the shop. The
partition wall seals off your living area, which is very energy efficient.
Many of our customer choose to stain their concrete floors. They like the rustic
look it gives their Barndominiums
The above Barndominium has a Roof Extension on the left, a Porch over the walkdoor
and a Lean-To on the Right.
The above Barndominium has a porch along the entire front.
W.D. Metal Buildings includes a set of steel building house plans for your inside
living quarters. Metal house plans include details on electrical, interior walls
and doors, cabinets, and etc.
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Smaller Plans
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Smaller Plans
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30' Width Plans
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35' Width Plans
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40' Width Plans
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50' Width Plans
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