While images of large farm equipment and RV storage typically come to mind when people think of pole and post frame buildings, they actually have a variety of unique uses. Learn about some more uncommon pole barn applications here if you’re considering adding the easy-to-install structure to your property. All contribute to a more convenient, useful residence.

How Can You Use a Pole & Post Frame Building?

1. Riding Arena

Use a pole barn as a riding arena. Whether you operate a horse farm, provide rental stables for local equine owners, or offer riding lessons, a pole and post frame building offers an affordable covered structure for equestrian events. Pole buildings lend themselves to open-air designs that keep humans and animals cool. 

2. Workshop or Garage

Enjoy the extra garage and workshop space with a pole and post frame building. Perhaps you work on vintage cars and need additional space for repairing and replacing. Maybe you love woodworking, welding, or another hobby requiring ample square footage for safety and creative reasons. A pole barn makes it easy to add more space for “doing.”

3. Man Cave or She Shed

Transform a pole barn into a place just for you. Embellish your man cave or she shed however you want, from installing appliances such as small refrigerators and big-screen televisions to creating places for meditating, crafting, working out, or simply relaxing with coffee and a good book. Add electrical, HVAC, and plumbing hookups as desired to keep the place comfortable and functional. 

4. Business

Use a pole barn as a business headquarters or shop. As long as you have the correct permits and licenses, a pole building allows you to keep your company separate from your main house. For farmers and horse trainers who provide produce picking services, hayrides, and riding lessons, pole barns make great gift shops.

5. Guest House

Create a cozy guest house if family and friends visit often. A pole barn with the right utilities and furnishings gives guests privacy and avoids bathroom wait lines and couch sleeping arrangements. You could also list your guest house on Airbnb as a source of supplemental income.

 

Discuss your pole and post building ideas with Ackerman Contractors in Columbia, MO. The owner is present on every job, with the general contracting company offering over 25 years of experience in residential, industrial, agricultural, and commercial construction services. Call (573) 999-3210 for a free quote, or visit the website for service details.