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Ideas for Wood Pole Barns

Pole barns are basic, wooden-framed buildings that have a variety of uses. Their relatively quick construction and large, open spaces inside make these structures well-suited for a small handful of rural uses. These uses range from agriculture, to hobbies, to extra storage. All of these uses have the common thread for the need of open space, with a sturdy shelter, at a reduced cost.
  1. Indoor Horse Arena

    • Pole barns provide the ideal open space for indoor riding arenas. There are very few limits on the size that you can build a pole barn. In colder climates, you can use a pole barn to create a year-round environment for horses and their owners. Stalls are added to the perimeter walls and riding arena utilizes the open space in the center of the barn.

    Livestock Barn

    • Pole barns offer an alternative to the traditional barn. These pole structures can be customized to fit the livestock that you wish to house. You can use these structures just to keep your animals out of the weather and away from predators, or you can turn it into an assembly line operation, such as a milking barn.

    Old Car Restoration

    • Pole barns offer a large space for the hobbyist as well. If you restore vintage automobiles, you can turn a pole barn into a garage, with space for a car lift, mechanics tools, and a machine shop. These spaces can be heated as well.

    Wood Shop

    • Woodworkers will find that the storage capacity and customizable shape of a pole barn will lend itself to furniture building and other woodworking ventures. You can divide the barn into different areas and rooms for spraying finishes, cutting and creating dust, and wood storage.

    Extra Storage

    • People with a lack of storage space in their homes can use pole barns to remove some of the clutter from inside the house without having to throw out personal belongings. Instead of renting a storage garage for a substantial fee each year, you can construct a small storage pole barn on your own property.