Planning a commercial pole building? Decide the use, size, clear span, doors, office space, site, and permits before you request a quote….
What to Plan for in a Commercial Pole Building
October 28, 2026
Pole Barns Direct Blog
What to Plan for in a Horse Pole Barn
Planning a horse pole barn? Decide on stalls, hay and equipment storage, doors, site prep, permits, and whether an arena belongs under the same roof….
What to Plan for in a Pole Barn Shop
Planning a pole barn shop? Plan what happens inside, the doors your trucks and equipment need, and whether you want an office in the building….
What Should I Plan for in a Pole Barn Garage?
Most people start a pole barn garage with the same three questions. How many vehicles do you need to park, how big do the doors have to be, and is a workshop area needed? That’s a great place to start. From there we take your vision, and plan your dream garage. When you sit down…
6 Questions you MUST ask when considering a pole building quote
Not all project quotes are created equal. We’ve been there – you request a price for a particular item or project and receive your estimate. You’re excited to see that the price is better than you expected, so you move forward with your purchase…only to find out too late that what you bought isn’t quite…
Do this ONE thing before you design your pole building!
Picture this: You’ve spent months poring over pictures of pole buildings and all the available options. You finally narrowed down what you want, got a quote from a reputable company, signed on the dotted line, paid your down payment, and the materials were delivered in a neat stack last week. The posts went in two…
Can I put a second floor in my pole building?
This is a question we get fairly often. The short answer is yes, you can. However, there are several factors you’ll need to consider as you think through this design option for your building. Types of second floors There are three main ways Pole Barns Direct can add a second floor to your building. If…
How do I know what I’m allowed to build?
We know navigating the building code can be confusing! For your building peace of mind, we’ve created this checklist to help you sort it all out: (Also check out this post for additional info) 1. Does your township/municipality have a Zoning Department? If yes, before you begin designing your building, contact your zoning department to…
Help! I want a pole building and I don’t know where to start!
So you’ve decided you want to build a pole building on your property. But now you’ve got questions. Lots. Of. Questions. Don’t panic! It’s okay, questions are good. Take a deep breath and keep reading. Let’s walk through a brief overview of how our process works, from start to finish, to help you understand what…
Vapor Barrier – A Must for Your Pole Building
These days, the sky is pretty much the limit on options that you can include on your pole building. The variety of designs, building features, and materials that you can choose for your building has exploded over the last decade as post frame construction has increased in popularity. But even as you’re mulling over all…
