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What’s the Deal With Barn Kits?

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The word ‘barn’ comes with a lot of connotation, and so does the word ‘kit.’ When taken together these two words can make for a negative view of barn kits, and a fundamental misunderstanding of the value they can provide. Further, there’s a tendency to pigeon hole barn kits into a specific category, which makes the broad applications of these versatile structures relatively unexplored.

Building kits can be simply defined as pre-engineered materials packages, consisting of wet-stamped blueprints and the necessary construction materials for a project. These packages are builder-friendly and construction-ready, making it easy for your chosen contractor to turn the kit into the finished product.

Other benefits of barn kits include cost efficiency and sustainability. The process for designing a pre-engineered package helps to minimize unnecessary costs associated with construction projects. Additionally, engineers’ meticulous calculations about which building materials will be needed for the kit make them inherently sustainable due to their lack of wasted or excessive construction materials.

Barn kits range in style, size, price, use and quality, depending on which company you choose to be your barn kit design and assembly partner. The important thing to remember is that not all barn kits are created equal, and some barn kit companies are better suited for the job than others. Ultimately, it comes down to your personal goals for the construction project.

DC Structures specializes in the design and assembly of high-quality barn kits that are easily modified to meet a variety of lifestyle needs. Contrary to what their name suggests, barn kits are not just for livestock. While our flexible selection of barn kit designs are well geared toward horse barns and facilities for other animals, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the barn kit’s possible uses.

Over the years, we’ve helped clients transform our standard kit models into elegant barn homes, practical apartment barns, RV garages, workshops and more. Don’t let the word ‘barn’ throw you off, because our use of the word in this context refers to the stylistic elements of our package designs that pay homage to the classic barn aesthetic. More so, it’s a nod to the post-and-beam construction method that forms the backbone of our signature style.

Post-and-beam barn kits are designed to last for several generations if given proper attention and upkeep over time. In addition to longevity, the use of timber-frame construction methods makes for highly customizable layouts and detailed craftsmanship. This makes DC Structures’ barn kits and objectively better investment than many of the kits being offered by our competitors.

If you’re going to put your money toward something as monumental as a new home, garage, workshop or barn, shouldn’t you feel confident in the return on your investment? If you’re ready to take the first step toward enhancing your lifestyle with a new barn kit design, download our digital catalog for inspiration. Ready to get started today? Request a free quote to get the ball rolling!

Engineered Barn Kit, Materials Package

The Pre-Engineered Package Advantage

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If you’re thinking about adding a barn or barn-style home to your property, then you’re probably weighing the pros and cons of a pre-engineered package.

Don’t let the words kit or package fool you into thinking pre-engineered structures are of lesser quality than their custom-built counterparts. Kits take all the guesswork out of designing and building a structure, and save you money in the process. This is all without compromising on the quality or originality of your building.

Barn kits are efficient by design, because no materials are wasted and the structure is built relatively fast. This will save you from labor-cost overages and countless sleepless nights.

While plenty of barn kit companies sell cheaply-made, cookie-cutter kits, one has set a high standard for the industry. DC Structures’ pre-engineered packages are builder-friendly and built to last. You can count on our knowledgeable team of designers and engineers to guide you through the process.

Pre-Engineered for Success

Pre-engineered packages offer the benefit of trusting someone else to do the heavy lifting, and peace of mind knowing that all materials and engineering requirements will be accounted for. We make our kits with high-quality materials, and you can rest easy knowing the hardware is trusted and certified.

All of DC Structures’ kits have been pre-engineered to our standard loads. With years of experience spanning projects across the U.S., the DC team is well equipped to ensure all blueprints are compliant with your locally-mandated regulations. Wet-stamped plans are available if needed.

We include a detailed materials list for your chosen contractor in all our kits. Additionally, step-by-step construction details will make the structure easy to build. Unlike custom builds, kits offer the ease of knowing there will be no change orders for materials shortages.

Contrary to popular belief, structures are easily personalized. Our process starts with selecting a kit model and then making modifications to both the floor plan and finishes. Once your plans are finalized, it’ll feel like a custom build.

Take a look at our catalog for a better idea of how we can turn your dreams into actionable plans. It is just as possible to do so with a pre-engineered package.