The Unique Features And Benefits Of Carolina Barns

Farmers & ranchers face multiple challenges, such as weather changes, meeting rising demands, maintaining quality standards, and increasing farm productivity. That’s why they look for a durable, versatile, and cost-effective storage solution for farm needs. Carolina barns are made using steel frames & metal panels, best known for their durability, strength, longevity, and adaptability.

Here, we will explore the key features and advantages of Carolina type of steel barns, which make them a great choice for agricultural & agribusiness needs.

What Are Carolina Barns?

These are popular barns known for unique & practical designs. A Carolina type barn has a raised central aisle, higher than two lower lean-tos on each side. This gives it a ‘step-like’ appearance. The design provides extra interior space and ventilation.

Other names of Carolina roof style:

• Raised Barn
• Monitor Barn
• Step Down Barn
• Raised Center Aisle Barn

Unique Features Of Carolina Metal Barns

Here’s what makes Carolina-style farm barn so unique.

• Design: The design includes a wide central aisle space that is taller than the two lean-tos on either side. Here, farmers can install windows for natural lighting and air circulation inside. The two lower lean-tos are best for storing tools and equipment or creating a tack room for a horse barn.
• Heavy Duty Steel Frame: This type of steel farm building is made using 14 and 12 gauge steel frames and 29 and 26 gauge metal panels. They can be certified to withstand strong winds & heavy snow loads.
• Material Quality: Our farm barns are made using high-quality, 100% galvanized steel that can resist rust, fire, and pests like termites, which can lead to structural weakening over time. Steel is immune to rot, decay, twist, bending, and warping, which means less frequent repairs & replacements.
• Open Sided Design: Having a taller central unit makes it easy to add ventilation for airflow and natural light. Ranchers can simply install windows to bring in fresh air and reduce humidity and moisture levels inside their livestock barn.
• Versatile Roof Options: Carolina style barns can have horizontal or vertical roofing styles to fit with existing buildings, give a traditional appeal, or modern, sleek look. Choose a vertical roof for higher durability and less frequent cleaning.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Metal building dealers these days offer colors and external features with customizations that can enhance the look of your barn without appealing like a typical industrial steel building.

Examples Of Carolina-Type Barn

A fully enclosed barn is ideal for storing expensive & everyday farm tools and tractors. For example, this 44×20 step down barn with a height of 12 ft. can hold most farm equipment, comes with easy to clean vertical roof, and has 4 garage doors, three windows, and two walk-in doors. It will keep all farm items secured from weather & theft.

Open steel farm buildings are great for moderate weather and parking large trailers, UTVs, & heavy machinery. A good example is a 42×40 steel barn with a height of 13 ft. Small tools can be locked away in its closed lean-to with a garage roll-up door & a walk-in door.

Metal structures are ideal for livestock shelters as they don’t release toxic fumes, mold spores can’t get deep into frames & panels, and they are easy to maintain & clean. Take a look at this 42×26 metal horse barn with a height of 12 ft. It has a vertical roof and offers ample space for storing hay bales and tacks, and it keeps about 10-20 cattle/ 6 horses.

Benefits Of Carolina Type Barn

• Quick Installation: Prefab metal buildings are made in a factory under strict conditions, making them easy to ship, quick to assemble, and require less labor. Prepare your site for barn installation before our construction crew arrives for a seamless experience.
• Durability & Strength: Since steel farm structures are resistant to harsh weather conditions and pests. Steel has 25 times more strength than wood & can bear more load. Thus, thin & lightweight frames take up less area, and farmers get the most usable indoor space.
• Multiple Uses: There are many ways in which farmers & ranchers can use prefab metal structures such as equipment storage, livestock shelter for horses, cattle, sheep, etc., hay storage, workshop, or grain storage. They can also be remodeled for other purpose.
• Cost Effectiveness: Galvanized steel barns are immune to rust, pest, fire, mold, and moisture absorption. They last longer with minimal upkeep. This reduces farmers’ expenses for repairs, contributing to profit.
• Environmental Benefits: Steel farm structures are made using recyclable material that can be reused endlessly without losing durability & strength. This makes the steel prefab barn a green building.

Practical Applications Of Steel Farm Buildings

• Agricultural Use: Livestock Shelter, Equipment Storage, Crop Storage, Greenhouse, Farm Vehicle Parking.
• Commercial Use: Warehouse, Processing Facility, Retail Space, Horse Riding Arena, Event Venue.
• Personal Use: Workshop, Recreational Area, Storage Shed.

How To Choose A Carolina Style Barn?

• Consider Location: Choose a location with access to roads for easy loading/ off-loading items. Ensure the location is near utility lines to reduce electricity & plumbing installation costs. Be sure to select an area with good drainage to avoid water retention & logging.
• Available Land Space: Carefully measure the available land for barn installation. When calculating land for construction, remove areas like setbacks, easements, etc.
• Foundation Type: Choose a base that can sustain a load of heavy farm vehicles or animal footprint in the case of a livestock barn. You can select a concrete slab with soft flooring, a gravel bed, or an asphalt base for a metal farm building.
• Financing: Take advantage of various government financing programs for farmers. We also offer rent-to-own and metal building financing to our clients for easy payments. You can talk to our metal building experts to know more about it.
• Budgeting: Clearly outline all costs before diving into a new building construction. Each local has different rules for building construction. So, check if you need a permit for metal building installation. Include costs like building permits, utility fees, insurance, foundation costs, basic interior, etc.
• Local Regulation: Understand the local building & zoning requirements. You may be required to follow specific safety standards, strength of material, design, height restriction, & environmental protection rules. Consider the possibility of future expansion of your barn when designing.

Consider Custom Features To Increase Functionality & Looks

Layout & Size: Select a Carolina roof barn’s layout based on your needs. You can choose:

• roof only barn
• closed central aisle with open sides barn
• open central aisle with closed lean-tos
• fully enclosed barn

The size of the central aisle space can be wider than lean-tos for easy cleaning, feeding, or parking large & wide farm tractors. You can use our 3D designing tool to create a Carolina-style farm building, select sizes and designs, and add features to fit your vision. Once done, you can view it virtually on your lot & request a free quote.

Color & Finish: We provide multiple custom features that you can add to your farm building to enhance function & looks. You can choose from up to 15 color options. We also provide matching colored screws with all our metal buildings for a seamless finished appeal.

Additional Accessories: We provide custom doors, windows, frameouts, and insulation with all our barn buildings based on your needs. You can also choose corrugated sidewall panels with horizontal/ vertical design, add lean-to, gable ends, trim, wainscoting, and so on.

Unlock The Benefits Of Carolina Barns Today

Metal Carolina farm barns have lots of benefits. They are strong and reliable even in bad weather and need little maintenance. This makes it easier for farmers to boost their productivity and keep their crops and hay in good condition for future profits. You can, too, invest in a robust Carolina farm barn with us. Call (336)-914-1654, tell us what your barn needs are, and receive a free quote.