When you think of a barn, you may envision the classic barn design made of wood from top to bottom. These traditional barns have an important place in both American history and pole barn design foundation. Modern pole barn metal siding may be a relatively newer material for barn building, but it comes with some major benefits that make the upgrade worth it for anyone thinking of building a new pole barn on their property.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of pole barn metal siding over alternatives, and then get an Instant Quote on your pole barn project online!
Primary Benefits of Pole Barn Metal Siding
Improved Durability
The number one reason most pole barn owners love their metal siding? It protects their pole barn against everything! Pole barns can take a beating over the years, and that means the exterior needs to be resilient towards incidental and on-going damage.
Weathering can be brutal on buildings of any type. Fortunately, pole barn metal siding keeps your barn safe from most of the signs of weathering. While denting is a possibility, the occasional dent won’t diminish the protective effect of the outer metal, whereas hail or other damage can slowly chip away at wood until holes form in the weakened material.
Secondly, if you plan to work around your pole barn, the metal siding can protect against accidental damage too! Rocks kicked up by lawn mowers, accidental knicks from machinery or vehicles, or other occasional hits that your pole barn might take from daily use are no problem for sturdy high metal siding we use in all our DIY Pole Barns!
You can add an additional layer of protection and improve the look of your barn with wainscoting, too. This lets you add a unique color to your barn while making the most likely area to suffer incidental hits easier to replace or repair if you want to freshen up your barn after a decade or two of use.
Fire Resistant
From pole barn man caves to workshops and even garages, a fire hazard is always a potential risk to any structure. The metal siding reduces the overall surface area of easily flammable material. Combined with the treated wood used in our pole barn kits that reduces their susceptibility of catching fire, your final pole barn will be sturdy, reliable and safe against one of the most damaging threats to a building.
Better Resistance to Mildew, Mold & Insect Damage
Whether it’s insects or mold growths, siding (and your roof) are common locations for organic damage. The more porous the material, the easier it is for these growths and insects to find their way inside and cause wreak havoc!
Metal siding offers your pole barn a significant defense against these likely threats. Agricultural pole barns are often in areas where moisture and insects are easily found, making them an important consideration when planning your outbuilding material.
Aesthetically Pleasing
While this is a matter of opinion, modern pole barns with painted metal sidings offer a lot of customization in terms of the final appearance. Quality paint on a pole barn metal siding can last for decades. Because pole barns are an investment for your homestead, it’s worth considering the long-term value they provide in case you plan to resell. A beautiful metal pole barn will help improve property value a lot more than one with fading paint!
Insulation Benefits
While it’s true that metal siding offers less inherent insulation than some materials, steel siding comes with two major benefits when it comes to planning a pole barn with an interior you want to enjoy come the dog days of summer or the most frigid winter weeks:
Easy to Back with Insulation – Foam-backed insulation on metal siding is easy to apply and dramatically improves the insulation for your barn as a whole. Between the metal siding and insulation, your interior will be protected against major temperature leaks and moisture, both of which can lead to an unhealthy or uncomfortable interior!
Solar Heat Resistant – One unique aspect of metal is that it reflects heat from direct sunlight. This helps prevent the barn from absorbing and spreading heat from exterior to interior during the sunniest days of the warmer seasons.
Low Maintenance
Lastly, when it comes to any building, maintenance is a key consideration to get the maximum lifetime out of your new construction! With many types of sidings and roof types, extensive maintenance may be required to avoid water intrusion, maintain structural integrity, and to generally keep it looking good!
With metal siding, maintenance is practically non-existent. In most cases, beyond gentle washing and brushing to clear away debris, you won’t have to do much maintenance to keep your metal siding in good condition. This is different from vinyl or other types of siding, which can require cleaning and monitoring every year to keep up with the maintenance necessary to ensure they stay in the best condition possible.
Pole barn metal siding is the most likely type of siding to stay in good condition for decades without your constant upkeep. This makes it great for busy homeowners looking for an outbuilding that will provide more benefits than chores to their lifestyle!
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