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Barndominium Kits

Barndominium kits in steel or conventional lumber.

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Imagine building the safest and most durable home on the planet for approx. 10% more than wood. Now it is possible with BuildMax Steel. BuildMax provides home building kits using conventional wood frame with metal siding and metal roofing, all steel frame (preassembled) with metal siding and metal roofing. Looking for the quickest and best method? The answer just might be steel.ย 

Metal building kitsย are popular for a variety of reasons. What are the advantages of steel over wood construction?

ADVANTAGES OF STEEL OVER WOOD

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Strengthย ย ย ย ย ย  * Durabilityย ย ย ย ย ย ย  * Sustainability – infinitely recyclable. ย ย ย ย ย ย * Accelerated timelines

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective construction process (65% of the framing is assembled in our factory).

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Steel coils donโ€™t warp, split or crack like wood, ensuring consistent uniformity and accessibility.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Better supply chain planning and control โ€“ minimizing delays & keeping projects on schedule.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Steel is lightweight, has high strength-to-weight ratio — it can be stored & transported easier.
* Requires significantly less storage footprint compared to wood.
* Lighter weight also means cheaper and more efficient transportation.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  No special treatment needed for moisture, pests, or decay.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Precise manufacturing techniques enable accurate & custom fabrication of components. This *reduces waste *optimizes material usage *enables faster installation onsite *Corners are perfectly square.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Pre-punched for mechanicals.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Stable, engineered properties and consistent attributes ensure a high standard of finish.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Significantly faster and more efficient framing off-site.
* This translates into reduced construction costs.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Lower labor costs for construction team.
* Requires fewer workers โ€“ and they can be less skilled.
* Assembly is straightforward with basic training requirements.
* Steelโ€™s lighter weight reduces the need for heavy equipment at building site.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Steel is exact & straight โ€“
* contributes to strength and to aesthetics. * Also simplifies & speeds up finishing processes

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  No mold or rot. Resistant to warping, shrinking, or expanding due to changes in moisture levels.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Durable & resilient. Greater structural integrity & resistance to natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding & fires. Also mitigates the risk of termite infestation.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Eco-friendly. Less than 1% waste during construction. Contributes to green building practices and certifications.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Lightweight construction system minimizes loads on foundations – saves on substructure costs.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Lightweight nature โ€“ excellent solution for sloping or difficult sites.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Easier, more cost-effective code compliance

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Improved energy efficiency. Minimized air leakage and thermal bridging.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Easier, cheaper maintenance for homeowner.

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Quicker โ€“ 65% of framing done at facility

ยทย ย ย ย ย ย  Cleaner and safer construction site.

Conventional wood framing is another popular building method these days due to the lower cost of wood materials. Another advantage to stick-built barndominiums is you won’t have an issue finding a framer that is familiar with this method of building.ย 

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Metal building kits. Conventional wood kits

WHAT DOES A BARNDOMINIUM KIT COST FOR YOUR STATE ?

I really wish there was a quick and easy answer to this question but the truth is there are a lot of factors that go into pricing out a home. BuildMax can help you get started but a General Contractor will need to give you a turn key price. Barndominium kits average $37.00 – $45.00* per sq ft depending on the design, wind/snow load and distance from the factory. Barndominium framing, siding and roofing labor runs around $10.00-$12.00* per sq ft.

 *total area square footage

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