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Pole Barn Kits
Pole barn kits from Western are engineered post-frame packages for shops, garages, barns and commercial buildings — from a 24x30 garage to a 60x100 machine shed — delivered on our own trucks across 11 states.
Shell kits, industry range$15–$50 / sq ft
- Sizes
- 24x30 to 60x100+
- Clear spans
- Up to 86 ft
- Steel
- 35+ colors
- Delivery
- 11 states
Pole barn kit sizes and what they cost.
Shell-kit materials ranges by footprint. Pick a size for specs, door layouts and sizing notes, or send us your own dimensions.
| Size | Sq ft | Typical use | Materials range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24x30 | 720 | two-car garage, small shop, toy storage | $14K–$28K |
| 30x40 | 1,200 | shop, 3-car garage, ag storage | $18K–$45K |
| 30x50 | 1,500 | workshop plus parking, equipment storage | $22K–$55K |
| 36x48 | 1,728 | horse barn, hobby farm, ag storage | $26K–$62K |
| 40x60 | 2,400 | full shop, RV storage, barndominium shell | $34K–$85K |
| 40x80 | 3,200 | commercial shop, fleet building, large equipment | $46K–$110K |
| 60x100 | 6,000 | machinery storage, warehouse, arena | $85K–$200K |
- 24x30720 sq fttwo-car garage, small shop, toy storage$14K–$28K typical materials range
- 30x401,200 sq ftshop, 3-car garage, ag storage$18K–$45K typical materials range
- 30x501,500 sq ftworkshop plus parking, equipment storage$22K–$55K typical materials range
- 36x481,728 sq fthorse barn, hobby farm, ag storage$26K–$62K typical materials range
- 40x602,400 sq ftfull shop, RV storage, barndominium shell$34K–$85K typical materials range
- 40x803,200 sq ftcommercial shop, fleet building, large equipment$46K–$110K typical materials range
- 60x1006,000 sq ftmachinery storage, warehouse, arena$85K–$200K typical materials range
Why builders buy the whole package.
A pole barn is only as good as the parts that show up on the trailer. Here is the difference between an engineered kit and a pile of materials.
| Topic | Western kit | Typical materials list |
|---|---|---|
| Engineered for your site | Trusses and column spacing designed for your county’s snow and wind loads, with stamped drawings. | A generic materials list that may not pass inspection where you build. |
| One order, one delivery | Trusses, columns, steel, trim and hardware ship together on our trucks. | Separate orders and delivery dates for trusses, steel and lumber. |
| Counted, not guessed | Every screw, closure strip and trim piece for the building you designed. | Extra trips to town when the fastener count comes up short. |
| Finishes that match | 35+ steel colors with color-matched trim, plus stone and siding upgrades. | Whatever color is in stock, with trim sourced somewhere else. |
What ships in a pole barn 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 →Pros and owner-builders. Same package, same standard.
For owner-builders & DIY
Western Core
Building it yourself or hiring your own crew? Get the same engineered package the pros use, with straight answers on cost, sizing and what’s included.
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.
Pole barn kit questions.
How much does a pole barn kit cost?
Industry-wide, pole barn shell kits run roughly $15 to $50 per square foot in materials. A 30x40x12 typically runs $18,000 to $45,000; a 40x60x14 runs $34,000 to $85,000. Eave height, doors, insulation, finishes and your site’s snow and wind loads move the number most.
What is the difference between a pole barn, a post-frame building and a pole building?
They are the same construction method. Laminated columns set in the ground or on brackets carry engineered trusses, and girts and purlins support the steel roofing and siding. “Pole barn” is the common name; “post-frame” is the industry term.
Are your pole barn kits engineered?
Yes. Every kit is engineered for the snow load, wind exposure and code requirements at your build site, and ships with stamped drawings for your permit.
Can I put up a pole barn kit myself?
Many owner-builders do, especially on smaller buildings. You get the same package our contractors use, with stamped drawings and every component counted. For bigger buildings we can connect you with builders in our contractor network.
What is not included in a pole barn kit?
Concrete, site work, labor, insulation and interior finish are not included. Whether overhead door units are in your package depends on the building, and your quote spells it out line by line.
Where do you deliver pole barn kits?
On our own trucks to Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Idaho, Utah, New Mexico, Texas and Nevada.
Price your pole barn kit.
Send the size, use and build-site zip code. We will engineer the package for your snow and wind loads and send back a price.
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