Bandominium Kits in Wisconsin

What’s a Barndominium?

Barndominiums, also known as Barndos, are a combination of a condominium and a barn. Crafted of metal, wood or steel, they can feature many breathtaking elements, including high or vaulted ceilings and an open concept composed of the main living areas, giving the structure an airy, spacious feel. The typical style consists of one floor with or without a loft. However, some have an additional level. Hixwood offers barndominium kits that can help you have the incredible home you want.

What’s Included in a Barndominium Kit?

The kit includes much of what you need for your barndominium, from walls, doors, and windows to the roof and porches. Contact Hixwood in Stanley, Wisconsin, for more information about your options and what you’ll receive as part of your barndominium kit.

How to Get Started Building a Barndominium

Several aspects are involved with building your barndominium, and you have many options to choose from. One of the best ways to learn more about building your barndominium in Wisconsin is to use the “Design Your Building” feature on our website, where you can review various elements. You can also contact us to request a free quote and tell us more about what you’re interested in.

The Building Process

We follow the following process when constructing your barndominium.

Laying the Foundation

The foundation is the first — and arguably the most important — part of building the barndominium. Several inches thick, it's composed of concrete and is stable and durable to support the new home. One of the biggest benefits is that, when done properly, today’s foundations are designed to last upwards of 100 years.

Constructing the Frame

The open, spacious style of the barndominium can simplify its framing. Frame-outs are included for doors and windows, so there’s less to navigate and worry about. The size of the frame-outs depends on the type of walls and windows you choose.

Building Walls

Walls are the next item for the barndominium. The open concept can decrease the building time involved since the design includes fewer walls. While there are private areas, such as for bathrooms and bedrooms, the main living areas, including the kitchen, living room and dining room, are open.

Adding a Roof

Customization, including for the roof, is one of the best aspects of designing your barndominium. Use our 3D Designer tool to see how your thoughts would play out in the design.

For example, you can see how the roof would look with or without an overhang and adjust the length of the end wall on the front and back and the length of the sidewalls on the left and right. Determine whether you want 2-, 3- or 4-inch cupolas with or without windows, what type of roof you feel looks best and the degree of its pitch. You can even choose to have a rooster or horse weather vane if you wish.

Electrical and Plumbing

A qualified electrician and plumber have crucial roles in ensuring the electrical and plumbing are top-notch for your barndominium. Choose professionals who have experience providing services for new-construction homes. Discuss with the plumber and electrician the plans you have in mind, and take your time finding ones who:

• Can help make your dream barndominium a reality
• Are qualified to work in your area
• Are licensed and insured
• Have the experience you prefer
• Understand how to communicate effectively
• Have excellent online reviews from past and current clients
• Can do the work in the time frame you desire
• Can complete the job according to your budget

What to Consider When Building a Barndominium

There are several aspects to consider while building your barndominium beyond what colors and square footage you want. For starters, know the zoning laws in the community where you plan to build the barndominium. You may have to adhere to size constraints. You should also factor in insurance, long-term maintenance costs and initial building costs.

Consider the overall design of the barndominium, including how many levels you want it to have and the number of private rooms it will include. Decide whether it will feature a loft, a popular feature many barndo owners incorporate into their design.

The intricacies are also important. Some of the smaller details you may need to determine include:

• Exterior wainscotting
• Sidelights
• Roof pitch
• Roof height
• Number and type of cupolas (if any)
• Type of weather vane (if any)
• Type of porch (if any)
• Lean-to placement (if any)
• Types of windows
• Types of doors

Hixwood Provides Barndominium Kits in Wisconsin

Don’t worry if this is your first time designing a barndominium and you're overwhelmed by the process. We’re happy to help you through the steps. Contact Hixwood in Stanley, Wisconsin, for more information about purchasing a barndominium kit, its cost, what’s included in each, and how to place an order.

Request a free quote today through our website, fill out our online form, or call us for more information.