Barndominiums in Cold Climates

[@jschroeder262]

Ice breakers/snow guards are important on roofs in cold weather to prevent huge amounts of snow coming down.

[@sthompson1498]

Concise and valid points. Thank you.

[@Imfromtheyear3452]

Any barndo builder recommendations for the Minnesota (Twin Cities) area?

[@GregJamesDesigns]

I would contact Pat, from Worldwide Steel Buildings. They have an office in Minneapolis. They may know of a builder. Shalom!

[@watergirl5]

Hi, Did you find barndo builder in Minnesota?

[@stevensparks5065]

With spray foam or insulation do you have overhangs on the barndo or none and if you do do you close them in tight

[@tommybarksdale5783]

I’m trying to build a barndo in Alabama. I have 5 acres, want something unique, and with a 3 car garage......as cost effective as possible (which I know isn’t any cheaper than a regular home but as best I can.........any recommendations?

[@butchythebear15]

I’ve read so long as you insulate beneath the slab it’s not necessary to dig beneath the frost line

[@ConstantlyEvolvingDoor]

Now I know you said you design for all over the US, so you also offer engineering with those designs?

[@GregJamesDesigns]

We do not provide engineering as we are not engineers. We recommend using a local state license engineered.

[@carmas54]

do you have somebody who build Brando's in upper Michigan?

[@GregJamesDesigns]

I do not, but we do quite a bit of design work in Michigan.

[@carmas54]

@@GregJamesDesigns i'm sure the design is important but I wouldn't engage with a builder who doesn't build brand's...thanks

[@missy3505]

@@carmas54 did you find anyone..?I'm in the thumb

[@dennispowell2137]

Lots of common sense stuff here. Let's talk Washington State energy codes. Foundations in cold climates, you Barndominium folks like to sidestep a lot, follow the codes, then see how much money you really save and efficiency. Stick built advanced framing may be a better option. Please give honest advice, pros and cons, thanks.