Metal Barns & Steel Barn Kits

Custom metal barns are more durable than traditional pole barns and require little to no maintenance. They are also resistant to mildew, rot, and insects. In addition, you'll have lower insurance costs due to the fire resistance of steel, and the highly weathertight building envelope will protect your livestock, hay, and machinery in all weather conditions. Apply for competing quotes and let our experienced suppliers help you find the best barn for sale.

40x60 prefab barn
40x60 prefab barn
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Made in USA
Solid Steel
30 Yr Warranty
Custom Engineered

What is a Metal-Framed Barn?

Metal barn kits are engineered in modern factories and delivered to your job site ready for fast construction utilizing bolt-together construction. All kits are fabricated using commercial-grade American steel for both the framing and sheeting. Unlike traditional wooden pole barns, metal barns can be ready for occupancy in a matter of days and produce zero construction waste.

Average Cost to build a metal barn $25 - $50 per square foot

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Why Choose a Prefab Metal Barn?

American-made, I-Beam steel framing, custom-engineered in factories across North America.

Metal sheds are incredibly strong and durable, engineered to meet your specific local codes for wind, snow, and seismic loads. Our manufacturers offer structural and paint warranties of up to 30 years. And these structures aren’t susceptible to pests or rot or the warping and cracking that can happen with timber-framed buildings.

The bolt-together building format offers an enormous degree of flexibility in terms of farm barn access. Choose from sliding, roller, and bi-fold door options to accommodate large machinery. Custom door placement also allows you to maximize barn storage space.

Precision engineering ensures your shed building will fit together precisely the first time and enables fast deployment for either professional contractors or DIY builds.

And you can quickly adapt to future growth. Simply remove the end wall sheeting, pour a new slab, and add any number of 20 or 25-foot bays.

 

Metal barn kits are a solid investment for modern farming operations

  • Near-zero maintenance
  • Termite & rodent proof
  • Weatherproof construction
  • Fire resistance of steel
  • Fast build to occupancy
  • 100% usable space
  • Custom manufactured to your specs
  • Numerous finishing options
  • Energy efficiency
  • Warranties of 30yrs+

What's Included in a Metal Barn Kit?

Each steel barn kit includes cut and drilled primary and secondary framing, pre-painted roofing and siding with door and window openings to your specs, and all fasteners with detailed plans and assembly instructions. You receive the building YOU want, pre-engineered to best work for your particular storage requirements.

  • What's Included:

    Kit Packages Include:

    • 1:12 roof pitch (2:12-6:12 available)
    • Tapered steel I-Beams (primary framing)
    • All roof purlins & wall girts (secondary framing)
    • Two framed door openings (add extra if required)
    • Engineer stamped erection & anchor bolt plans
    • Pre-painted 26-gauge metal roof & wall panels *
    • All nuts, bolts, clips and fasteners
    • Detailed construction manual
    • Pre-drilled, numbered parts
    • Complete trim package
    • Sealants & flashing
    • Structural warranty (30-50 yrs)*
    • Paint warranty (30-40yrs)*

    *Vary by supplier

    Standard shed building package
    Standard barn package
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  • Features

    Key Features:

    American-made, I-Beam steel framing, custom-engineered in factories across North America.

    • Customizable to suit any application
    • Designed to meet your local building codes
    • Certified to 160 mph wind & 110 (psf) snow load
    • Precision engineering for a weathertight structure
    • Red-oxide primer baked onto all components
    • Low maintenance, with 30+ year warranties
    • 100% usable, column-free space
    • Easily expanded for future growth *
    • Fast build times
    • DIY friendly

    * if future expansion is a possible requirement, be sure to specify 'expandable end walls' when placing your order.

    Steel I-beam framing
    Steel I-beam framing
  • Exclusions

    Items not Included:

    • Delivery
    • Permits
    • Foundation
    • Construction
    • Insulation
    • Interior finishing

    Pouring concrete foundation

Popular Farm Barn Sizes & Layouts

30x40 barn with sliding doors in the sidewall and end-wall

30x40 Barns

A 30x40 metal barn building is an ideal storage solution for farm machinery, equipment, hay, or livestock. Prefab barns are durable and long-lasting and offer 1,200 square feet of column-free storage space. Adjust the barn height and configure end wall and sidewall doors to meet your specific storage needs.

Designs & Layouts
40x60 barn in red with two sliding doors

40x60 Barns

A 40 x 60 metal barn kit is a popular option for both commercial and hobby farms to accommodate livestock, crops, and machinery. The expansive 2,400 sq ft of unobstructed space can easily be configured into separate areas with the addition of doors on any wall. Increase the height to 18 feet for additional storage by adding a mezzanine loft space.

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The Construction Process

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How much does it cost to build a barn?

The average cost to build a metal barn will range from $25 to $50 per square foot. Barn costs largely depend on the complexity of the structure and the type of foundation required. For example, a simple 30×40 barn with a dirt floor can start at $28,000, while a large 10,000 sq. ft. farm machinery shed can cost around $200,000 to build.

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ItemSquare Foot Cost
Building kit (shell)$15-$25
Foundations$3-$10
Construction$5-$10
Interior Finishing$0-$20

Customization Options

A steel barn kit gives you a great upgrade to your rural property, a cost-effective addition that adds value. You can customize the structure to your needs: extra height for machinery, a mezzanine hayloft, roof pitch, windows or not, size of door openings, and more. Detailed below are some popular options.

Colour Options
Mix and match wall, roof, and trim colors to match your farm barn to your existing structures. Also, consider adding a complementary wainscot color.

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Door Options
To meet your individual access needs choose from a large range of door options including overhead doors, rollup, bi-fold, and sliding doors.

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Siding Options
Shed kits come standard with 26-gauge PBR metal roof & wall panels, but you can opt to finish your walls in finishes including stucco, faux stone, Hardie® board, or brick veneer.

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Structural Options
Enhance your prefab barn with a lean-to for additional outdoor storage space, ridge vents or a cupola. You can even add a mezzanine level for loft storage.

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