Contractors that build pole barns know the project can be costly, and though they’re a less expensive option than most alternatives, some customers might balk at the price. To create happy customers that will advertise your business by word of mouth, it pays to keep costs low. The pointers below are just a few ways you can make the process more efficient and pass savings on to your customers.

3 Tips for Saving Money on a New Pole Barn

1. Adjust Column Spacing

Columns can be placed anywhere from six to 12 feet apart, and if you don’t communicate with your client, they may want more than are necessary to maintain structural stability. As a result, they’ll sink more money into materials with no noticeable benefit. Review the plans with your client and advise them on placing columns and tresses. You could save them a substantial amount.

2. Add a Wainscot

A wainscot is a strip of steel that covers several feet closest to the ground on your pole barn. This addition creates contrast and can make the structure more beautiful, but it also serves a practical purpose. When moving tractors, mowers, or other machinery in and around the barn, there’s a chance that your client will bump into the siding. Without a wainscot, the large steel panels could be badly dented, requiring expensive and difficult replacement. If a wainscot is damaged over time, it’s much easier to install a new one.

3. Insulate

If your client is planning to use the pole barn to hold livestock or workshop equipment, they’ll want it to be well-insulated for the winter months. A steel liner system is the most cost-efficient way to regulate temperatures in the barn, and you won’t have to worry about painting it like drywall. It also installs quickly, so labor costs will be lower.

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