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Has anyone on here built a barn home?
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:15 pm
I just bought 20ish acres and I want to put a rather big shop/house on it.
I've asked this question before but I can't find the thread.
My only stips are that I want metal exterior and I would prefer red iron construction, though wood may sway me on cost. Leaning toward 50x70. Want 18-20ft height so I can do two levels in the living side.
While I want lots of space, the idea is to minimize cost by having a few large rooms as opposed to a bunch of small ones.
Does anyone have any experience with contractors in the baton rouge or surrounding area? I would like to start building by august.
I've asked this question before but I can't find the thread.
My only stips are that I want metal exterior and I would prefer red iron construction, though wood may sway me on cost. Leaning toward 50x70. Want 18-20ft height so I can do two levels in the living side.
While I want lots of space, the idea is to minimize cost by having a few large rooms as opposed to a bunch of small ones.
Does anyone have any experience with contractors in the baton rouge or surrounding area? I would like to start building by august.
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Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:20 pm to X123F45
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This post was edited on 10/19/21 at 11:11 pm
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:24 pm to X123F45
My parents have built one and are in the process of building another.
They love it.
They love it.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:26 pm to X123F45
I've heard them called "barndominiums". Pretty sweet. The one I've seen was 2 floors, but the whole bottom floor was a garage. Parked 2 vehicles, jeep, tractor and riding lawnmower under the house. Looked very similar to this...
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:26 pm to X123F45
Dirt work, concrete, and getting utilities set will be most expensive part of construction. I designed one a couple of weeks ago as I want to do the same.
Do you have plans yet? Permanent living for you or a retreat of sorts?
Do you have plans yet? Permanent living for you or a retreat of sorts?
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:28 pm to lsutiger2010
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Not going to minimize cost by trying to cool that in the summer time
Once the initial cost for the spray foam has been added in, you might be surprised.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:28 pm to X123F45
Trashy
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:29 pm to JoseVargasTX
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Do you have plans yet? Permanent living for you or a retreat of sorts?
I have only what I have drawn out. I've staked out the size with string to check fitment for parking and what not.
Permanent living.
This post was edited on 1/30/17 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:31 pm to SUB
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Trashy
I'm sorry you're poor.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:31 pm to X123F45
one of my live goals is to have a ton of land and a huge barniminum
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:42 pm to X123F45
Seems like you will be limiting your value for future sales. Why not just build an open concept farm house? This is your investment.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:43 pm to X123F45
Is this the new housing "craze"?
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:44 pm to X123F45
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I'm sorry you're poor.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:46 pm to AUCE05
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Seems like you will be limiting your value for future sales.
In my family, we do not sell property.
This is meant for me to have a place to start a family. Lots of space, crime free area, low maintenance costs, safe, tons of room.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:48 pm to X123F45
I didn't know this was a subset in housing. Seems to be big in Texas. Carry on. Learn something new everyday.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:52 pm to AUCE05
The whole idea behind them are massive rooms with minimal cost. We entertain a lot, it would be nice to have a big living room kitchen that could be opened into an even bigger garage if the need arose.
Everyone whom I have talked to with one has loved it. I just don't know of a local contractor who is willing.
Everyone whom I have talked to with one has loved it. I just don't know of a local contractor who is willing.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:56 pm to X123F45
Posted on 1/30/17 at 4:57 pm to X123F45
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Everyone whom I have talked to with one has loved it.
For what it's worth (nothing, and you'll like it), I love the idea if it's going to be a permanent home. Who gives a shite about curb appeal if you're never selling? Put the money into making the interior (you know, the part where you live) as luxurious and comfortable as possible.
Posted on 1/30/17 at 5:01 pm to AUCE05
Ok, I see no spray foam insulation in AUCE05's pic, so how in the world would you keep that thing cool in the summer and warm in the winter?
Looks really cool but is it practical?
Looks really cool but is it practical?
This post was edited on 1/30/17 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 1/30/17 at 5:05 pm to X123F45
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the idea is to minimize cost
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I'm sorry you're poor
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