MAINE BARNDOMINIUMS
Introduction to the Pine Tree State
Nestled in the northeastern corner of the United States, Maine is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and affordable living. From its rugged coastline to its lush forests and rolling hills, Maine offers an enchanting environment that attracts countless new residents annually.
For those looking to build a barndominium from the ground up, Maine presents an ideal opportunity to establish roots in a captivating and cost-effective region. Whether aiming for a modern barndominium, a classic farmhouse-style home, or something uniquely yours, our team will assist you in designing and building your dream barndominium in every detail.
Are Barndominiums Well-Suited to Maine's Climate?
Characterized by cold winters, mild summers, and diverse weather conditions, Maine presents unique challenges and advantages for barndominium construction. The state experiences heavy snowfall, icy conditions, and occasional storms, making structures that can withstand these elements crucial. At DC Structures, we design our barndominiums with high-quality, weather-resistant materials that offer durability and comfort throughout the seasons.
One of the primary considerations when building a barndominium in Maine is the selection of materials that can endure the harsh winter conditions. Our barndominium kits feature premium kiln-dried lumber sourced from the Pacific Northwest, known for its strength and resilience. This choice of materials provides superior insulation while contributing to the longevity and sturdiness of your barndominium. Additionally, we offer customization options to enhance weatherproofing, such as advanced roofing materials and reinforced structural components.
Its diverse landscape, from coastal areas to inland forests, offers an array of scenic locations for your barndominium. Whether you prefer the tranquil beauty of the Maine woods or the stunning views of the Atlantic coastline, we can tailor our barndominiums to suit your desired setting. DC Structures is committed to helping you create a home that not only complements the natural beauty of Maine but also stands up to its unique climate challenges.
Available Barndominium Plans
Barndominium Kit
THE MERIDIAN
Our Meridian Barndominium Kit is a budget- and builder-friendly option featuring durable wood posts and pre-manufactured vaulted trusses. Whether looking to build in the coastal region or lush inland area, the Meridian Kit offers a versatile and robust foundation for a spacious living space with a garage, workshop, porches, and more.
Apartment Barn Kit
THE OAKRIDGE
The Oakridge Apartment Barn Kit is a post and beam structure built for numerous uses. This kit is ideal for varied landscapes, providing a sturdy and adaptable space to meet your recreational and residential needs.
RV Barn Kit
THE SHASTA
This RV barn design features a robust layout perfect for RV owners and adventurers. With its versatile floor plan and exposed wood ceilings, this pre-engineered building model offers the beauty and flexibility you seek in a new structure.
How We Construct Our Barndominiums
DC Structures designs and produces high-performance, wood-framed structures for clients across the United States and Canada. We craft our barndominiums with premium wood posts and trusses, resulting in wide-open interiors with customizable floor plans that you can tailor to your needs and style. Our Meridian Barndominium Kit is a clear-span structure featuring vaulted wood trusses that create an unobstructed interior and a rock-solid foundation for your structure. With a single wall separating the living space and garage, you can build your Meridian barndominium from scratch to achieve your dream layout, size, and design.
If you’re seeking something that captures more of our signature heavy timber style, we offer a line of multi-use barn designs that you can modify and personalize to your taste. Most of our pre-engineered building models are post and beam structures, meaning these stock plans utilize high-grade heavy timbers joined by metal fasteners and connectors to form their structural frame. Additionally, we offer the option of choosing from several other construction methods, including timber framing, hybrid wood construction, and conventional framing, for your building shell.
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What Comes with a Barndominium Kit?
Our prefabricated barndominium kits come with the tools and materials you need to assemble your structural frame, including engineered design plans, wood framing materials, windows and doors, siding, and hardware. With the help of our talented designers, you can customize one of our available house plans to encompass your vision for a one-of-a-kind barndominium. Utilizing state-of-the-art 3D design software, our team will guide you through an interactive 3D model of your design while collaborating with you to add personalized touches like porches, a spacious deck addition, and other structural details. Whether you desire a downstairs workshop, a custom loft area, or a rustic interior fit for your family, our simplified kit process makes it easy and rewarding to create your dream home with the DC team.
Why Choose DC Structures?
Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, DC Structures is a leading designer and producer of pre-engineered wood structures. Recognizing the growing need for high-quality prefabricated building packages, our team has created a line of unique wood buildings that clients can proudly pass down to future generations. With a keen eye for detail and a relentless commitment to client satisfaction, DC Structures offers a process, product, and experience that ensures exceptional results at every step. Whether you’re building in the rugged forests or along the scenic coastlines of Maine, our expertise and dedication make us the perfect partner for your barndominium project.
Factors to Consider Before Buying a Barndominium Kit
Barndominium planning is an exciting stage of the building process yet one that comes with several important considerations and questions for homeowners, like what type of building construction best suits your region, what repairs will look like in the future, and the amount of money it will take to complete your structure. However, among the main factors to consider before buying or building a barndominium kit, durability, quality, and customization options are some of the most crucial to note while scanning the internet for your available building options.
MATERIAL FACTORS
While costs are usually top of mind for most people, customers should also consider the building method and materials used to craft their barndominium and how these may impact the longevity of their structure and quality of life. Unlike most barndominiums, like those built with metal or pressure-treated posts embedded directly in the ground, we design our barndominium kits with premium wood materials that bolster their strength, beauty, and comfort in any climate.
CLIMATE FACTORS
Although durable, steel-framed barndominiums can become unbearably hot and dangerous in high heat, making adequate insulation a necessary addition. Not to mention, steel barndominiums are far less eco-friendly than their wood counterparts, considering metal is a heat-absorbing, non-renewable material. And despite pole barns being generally cheap and easy to build, these barndominiums do not offer the same durability or value as quality wood structures like ours. With a pole barn investment, you can expect your barndominium to last a few decades and likely need expensive, routine maintenance to protect against moisture damage, rot, and infestation.
Instead of taking the risk with a cheap but less reliable building kit, feel confident knowing you and your family are making the best and most valuable decision for your property with a barndominium design from DC. Our professionals offer years of experience crafting custom barn houses and structures for clients nationwide, including those in Maine. By utilizing locally sourced, quality wood products for our builds, we can ensure your barndominium looks beautiful, meets your regional safety requirements, and makes the most sense for your price point, among other things. If you seek a design partner with a stellar reputation in their industry, look no further than DC Structures for your rural, suburban, or urban barndominium project.
Benefits of Building with DC Structures
DC Structures is a top-choice provider of pre-engineered barndominium kits for many reasons. Far beyond your average kit company, we deliver only the finest materials, customization options, and designs for clients across the United States and Canada. As seasoned barn builders, we offer the expertise, skill, and time-tested processes to create extraordinary and long-lasting barndominiums for your property. With our team guiding your design, fabrication, material selection, and delivery process, you can rest easy knowing your barndominium building is in top-notch, trusted hands.
Need a Barndominium Builder?
If you need help finding vetted contractors in Maine, our team is here to be of service. With our nationwide builder network, we can help connect you with a trusted contractor in your area and schedule a one-on-one consultation with their team. As part of our business model, we make it a point to ensure our clients have access to all the resources, equipment, and contacts needed for their projects. No matter where you are search-wise, let our team help you find the perfect building partner for your project journey.
Cities Served in Maine
Our company can ship pre-engineered building packages to any location in Maine. Of the main cities serviced, here are the most popular areas for building a barndominium within the state:
- Portland
- Lewiston
- Bangor
- South Portland
- Auburn
- Biddeford
- Sanford
- Saco
- Augusta
- Westbrook
Hear From Our Customers
We realize it’s one thing for companies to say why you should partner with them and an entirely different thing to hear it directly from their customers. If you’re interested in working with DC Structures for your barndominium project, here are reviews from a few content clients who went through the barn-building steps with us to create their dream homes. Learn why these satisfied buyers chose us over several other kit businesses and the many ways we exceeded their expectations.
Fun Facts About Maine
Maine is full of natural beauty, rich history, and unique charm. Here are some fun facts about Maine that highlight its distinct characteristics:
THE PINE TREE STATE
Maine is often called “The Pine Tree State” due to its extensive forests. Nearly 90% of the state is covered in trees, making it the most forested state in the United States.
LOBSTER CAPITAL
Maine is famous for its lobster industry, supplying about 90% of lobster in the country. The state’s cold coastal waters provide the perfect habitat for these crustaceans, making Maine lobster a sought-after delicacy.
FIRST SUNRISE IN THE UNITED STATES
Due to its easternmost position in the United States, Maine offers one of the first glimpses of sunrise. Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is a popular spot to witness the first light of the day.
