Spray foam insulation  The difference the spray foam insulation makes on maintaining temperature as well as acting as a vapor barrier is tremendous.  3-4 inches on ceiling, 2-3 inches closed cell on all walls even the shop.  Cheap? No, it was hard to stom... Read more

There were so many lessons learned when we did our downstairs floors, and while some things may have changed after just a few short years, I still feel the majority of this information should be extremely relevant and I think could be very helpful if you ... Read more

Our building was actually our second purchase and next step in our particular barndominum building process, just after our land, but that was also what worked particularly for us.  It was a good thing we did too, because we were waiting on our building fo... Read more

While building this house cost effectively and debt free was a huge goal for us, the biggest goal was longevity.  We cut corners in some areas, but not in any areas that could potentially compromise the longevity and durability of the house, mostly in fin... Read more

I have noticed that insulation can be a very controversial topic when it comes to Barndominiums and we definitely, unreluctantly went with the most controversial insulation: closed cell insulation.  I am not an insulation expert, but I did a lot of resear... Read more

As discussed in a previous blog post, out of the box thinking can be highly beneficial for your budget build. You will find that sometimes life throws you all sorts of pleasant surprises if you are open minded and your eyes are peeled.  Great deals come y... Read more

So many future Barndominium Owners want to know why it may be cheaper and how to build for less than $X budget, so I have compiled a list of 10 tips and tricks to keep in mind to align yourself with your goals.   1 Negotiation  Negotiation is stressful to... Read more