Building a pole barn can be a great way to add some storage space to your home or farm. From being a safe place to park your new tractor to adding some more dry space to store animal feed, pole buildings are a great investment. If putting up a new pole barn sounds appealing but you’re worried about the strain on your wallet, take the money-saving advice of the metal building professionals at H & H Metal Products.

How to Save Money While Building a Pole Barn

1. Increase the Spacing of Your Columns

The columns of a pole barn can be spaced anywhere from six to 12 feet apart. Ask your builder to space them toward the 12-feet end of the spectrum and you’ll find yourself needing (and paying for!) fewer columns and trusses.

2. Don’t Go Cheap on the Materials

While buying cheap parts and materials for your pole barn may sound like a money-saving tip, this might end up costing you more in the long run. Invest in quality materials and you’ll have less risk of your pole barn collapsing or needing costly repairs in the near future.

3. Install a Sliding Door

An overhead garage door may be easier to open, but consider installing sliding doors in areas that you won’t be driving in and out of with equipment for an added saving. Sliding doors cost considerably less than overhead and hydraulic doors. And don’t worry — improvements in tracks, trolleys and construction techniques have made them much easier to use than your grandfather’s sliding door.

Ready to put up your pole barn? Contact the professionals at H & H Metal Products to put your order in for materials today. Call (731) 925-1922 or visit them online for more information regarding all of their services and products.