Barndominium Kits
Barndominium kits from Western are engineered post-frame shells for custom homes and shop houses, with stone, siding and premium steel finishes shipped alongside the structure. Delivered on our own trucks across 11 states.
- Sizes
- 30x40 to 50x80+
- Engineering
- Stamped, included
- Finishes
- Stone · siding · steel
- Delivery
- 11 states
A barndominium kit is the engineered shell. You make it home.
A barndominium kit from Western is everything above the foundation that makes the building stand up and stay dry: engineered trusses, laminated columns, steel roofing and siding, trim, fasteners and stamped drawings for your site. It ships as one order on our trucks.
What turns it into a home is up to you and your builder: insulation, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and interior finish. Plan on those costing another 1.5 to 2 times the shell materials. Anyone who quotes a barndominium without saying where their package stops is making it hard to compare.
Because post-frame trusses clear-span the full width, the interior has no load-bearing walls to design around. Great rooms, vaulted ceilings and an attached shop all fit the same simple structure.
Popular barndominium kit sizes.
Materials ranges for the shell. Your price depends on eave height, windows, doors, finishes and your site’s snow and wind loads.
| Size | Sq ft | Typical use | Materials range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30x40 | 1,200 | 2-bedroom home, cabin, guest house | $30K–$90K |
| 40x60 | 2,400 | 3–4 bedrooms, or living plus shop | $60K–$150K |
| 40x80 | 3,200 | home plus shop, or a large one-story home | $80K–$240K |
| 50x80 | 4,000 | luxury home plus RV or equipment bay | $100K–$300K |
- 30x401,200 sq ft2-bedroom home, cabin, guest house$30K–$90K typical materials range
- 40x602,400 sq ft3–4 bedrooms, or living plus shop$60K–$150K typical materials range
- 40x803,200 sq fthome plus shop, or a large one-story home$80K–$240K typical materials range
- 50x804,000 sq ftluxury home plus RV or equipment bay$100K–$300K typical materials range
Building something bigger or custom? Every package is engineered to your plan, so custom sizes are normal. Send us your plan and we will price it.
Premium finishes
The difference is in the finish.
Stone wainscot, pre-finished siding, timber-wrapped posts and textured steel turn a post-frame shell into a place people slow down to look at. We supply the finishes with the package, so it all arrives together.
- Versetta StoneMortarless stone veneer for wainscot and entries
- Diamond KotePre-finished siding with a 30-year no-fade warranty
- Gerkin WindowsAuthorized regional dealer
- Textured & woodgrain steel35+ colors with a 40-year paint warranty
What ships in a barndominium kit.
- Engineered trussesCustom spans up to 86′ in one piece, designed for your site’s snow and wind loads and built in Wheatland.
- Laminated columnsStraighter than solid posts, with better treatment penetration where the column meets the ground.
- Steel roofing & siding35+ colors, including textured finishes and a woodgrain, backed by a 40-year paint warranty.
- Trim & flashingRidge cap, corner trim, J-channel and drip edge, color-matched to your steel.
- Fasteners & hardwareEvery screw, bolt, bracket and closure strip the build calls for — counted, not guessed.
- Stamped engineeringSite-specific drawings for your county’s loads, ready to hand to the building department.
- Delivered on our trucksOur flatbeds, our drivers, with an onboard forklift to set materials where your crew wants them.
Not included: concrete, site work, labor, insulation and interior finish. We’ll tell you exactly where the package stops before you order.
See every component →Hire a builder, build it yourself, or build it for clients.
Hiring a builder
Hand your builder a complete, engineered package. Most of what we ship goes to professional contractors, so they know the system.
Find a contractor →Building it yourself
Western Core gives owner-builders the same package and straight answers on sizing, cost and sequencing.
Western Core for owner-builders →You are the contractor
Western Pro adds priority scheduling and volume pricing for builders who put up barndominiums for clients.
Western Pro for contractors →From sketch to delivered in four steps.
Step 1: Design it
Start in our free 3D designer, send us plans, or describe it on the phone. A napkin sketch is enough to begin.
Step 2: Get your price
We engineer the package to your site’s snow and wind loads and send back a price — usually the same business day.
Step 3: We build the package
Trusses are built in Wheatland, and every component is pulled, counted and staged as one order.
Step 4: Delivered to your site
It arrives on our flatbeds and is set with an onboard forklift, ready for your crew to start.
Barndominium kit questions.
How much does a barndominium kit cost?
Industry-wide, barndominium shell materials run roughly $25 to $75 per square foot. A 40x60x16 shell package typically lands between $60,000 and $150,000. Interior finish, labor, concrete and site work are separate and typically add another 1.5 to 2 times the shell number.
What is included in a Western barndominium kit?
The engineered shell: trusses, laminated columns, steel roofing and siding, trim, fasteners, framing for doors and windows, and stamped drawings for your site. Premium finishes such as Versetta Stone, Diamond Kote siding and Gerkin windows can ship with the same order.
Is a barndominium kit the same as a steel building kit?
No. Our barndominium kits are post-frame: laminated wood columns and engineered wood trusses with steel roofing and siding. Wood framing makes it simple to insulate, run utilities and attach interior finishes, and the clear span leaves the floor plan open.
Can I build a barndominium kit myself?
Yes. Owner-builders buy through our Western Core program, and many hire a framing crew for the shell and finish the interior themselves. The stamped drawings ship with the package, and we can point you to builders in our contractor network.
Will a barndominium kit meet my county’s building code?
Every package is engineered for the snow load, wind exposure and code requirements at your build site, with stamped drawings for your permit. Residential codes vary by county, so share your site details early.
Where do you deliver barndominium kits?
On our own trucks to Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Texas and Nevada.
Price your barndominium kit.
Send a floor plan, a sketch or just the size you have in mind with your build-site zip code. We will engineer the shell for your site and send back a price.
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