BARNDOMINIUM Material + Labor COST + Full Timelapse

Materials + labor breakdown of this barndominium structure. Material and labor cost up to interior framing. This barndominium is a ~3,000 square foot 2-story post frame construction home (40’x48′) and garage (40’x32′) with a front and back porch. It has a main floor master with a total of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
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0:00 Build Overview
0:36 Site Prep + Pier Footings
2:25 Build + Raise Walls
6:45 Trusses
9:29 House Sheathing
10:41 Roof Metal
11:29 House Wrap
12:13 Garage Framing
14:25 Garage Sheathing + Metal
15:38 Porches
16:56 Frost Protection
17:20 Metal
18:41 Below Grade Insulation
19:18 Radiant Tubing
20:07 Doors
20:44 Porch Ceiling
21:13 Price Breakdown
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[@juanrabago906]

I never seen any home build step by step and show you the costs adding up as they progress.... very interesting and they're actually showing the materials being used. I would have to take into account other bottom line costs.... Insurance, annual property taxes, appliances, and so forth....I like this Barndo👍👋

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching we try to share as much information as we can to help folks making decisions on their own projects

[@marshallse31]

Thanks for another video !

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@embalmed]

My hopes of building a shop with a small living quarters on it drifting away slowly

[@MikeGusFifteen]

Owning your own massive shop with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms home for under a quarter million is nothing to scoff at lol. You can't find that much anywhere in the US very easily anymore. Not w/o massive renovations. edit: I didn't see it says at the very end the homeowners are all-in at $360k. Still, not bad whatsoever.

[@embalmed]

anyone else it would have been 450-500k, the point was exactly as you stated... there is no such thing as a modest budget anymore. Sell everything I own so I can afford a home with a 2k a month payment on, to house the stuff I sold to live in the home.

[@user-gy2cb2rt4y]

@@MikeGusFifteen Not really. There are a lot of other options that are much much less.

[@noneofyourbusiness1699]

I agree!! Had my heart set on a barndo because of less maintenance, cheaper to build than stick built, safer, no load bearing walls, and I love how they look. But now my hopes, heart and dreams are dust. Guess I'll be staying in my old dilapidated shack.

[@user-go5vv7ij5r]

Nice video keep up the good work

[@OurOklahomaLife]

I see a lot of people complaining about the cost and that it's out of their range and I have a feeling any type of home this size and quality would be out of their range. I do think this Barndo is slightly high for a post frame but, within the range for a home this size. We are building a 40x84x12 red iron weld up Barndo and had our shell built by our builder but, we are doing 95% of everything else inside ourselves. We just finished interior framing and spray foam and are sitting at about $165k. We hope to be able to finish with mid range finishes for another $80k- $100k again with us doing 95% of the work. Our all in cost will be around $275k +/- a couple of thousand. The lowest quote we got to have a builder finish the whole Barndo was $420k so, we are saving at least $150k on labor. There is no magic that makes building a Barndo cheaper than any other style of home, building supplies still have to be paid for and contractors still have to be paid.

[@MrPostFrame]

And location is a huge factor. Labor will be more in an area with a higher cost of living + some materials are higher depending on where you are at. All in all your barndominium will run very similar to another custom home with the same level of finish. The hope is that it’s built better + lower maintenance which saves over time.

[@mrtrixx2002]

Finally a video done RIGHT! Great job, and thank you for the work. House looks amazing!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you!

[@castillo8139]

Awesome video

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you!

[@kionwilson3714]

What’s the price turnkey? I know it depends on the appliances but I’m talking electrical, sewage, water?

[@mengyang4662]

How do I start if I want to build post frame for a living

[@Jpwuzhere1]

What was the timeline for this build from start to finish?

[@andysadvice3236]

What state is this in? Nice work!

[@wycwby3133]

As far as windstorm, what is this building rated for?

[@keturahbesser4900]

is this a certain floorplan or custom?

[@norbialaniz8442]

I’m sure they can find cost cut solutions and keep it around $185,000 ! Depending location city and state !keeping it full steel !

[@MrPostFrame]

Steel is actually pricier right now than wood frame. Location + how much DIY are big influences in cost. Folks should also keep in mind that cheaper doesn’t always result in the best outcome, lots of variables + folks can choose what works best for them and their budget

[@johnconnor3426]

Another awesome build. Great video!!! Willing to build a Mad County down in Florida?

[@MrPostFrame]

Haha would be nice when it’s winter here! There are some post frame builders down there. Nfba.org you can search their database

[@wahyutanlu19]

What is concrete without reinforcement?

[@ClassicNathan]

I realize it would change the style, but do you think there could be a cost saving with 48x80, rather than the 48x40 +40x40? It's an interesting proposition...

[@taniahummelgard2290]

The more I watch these videos the more my dream of cabin ownership is slowly sucked out of my soul

[@MrPostFrame]

Sorry to hear that. There’s a lot of ways to build these. DIY is definitely most folks way to get what they want on their budget. There are ways that this project could have been done for less, but obviously it wouldn’t have the same maintenance, efficiency, etc.

[@FaithValor]

Wow, thanks for the reference. This looks very possible with the right team. Know of a good builder in Vermont?

[@MrPostFrame]

This page has information on some ways that you could locate a builder in your area www.mrpostframe.com/why-us

[@savannahrei8674]

Top notch video the best build Timelapse I have seen. You mentioned concrete in the numbers did that include a slab pour in the inside?

[@MrPostFrame]

Yes, 5" slab inside and then usually 4" for the porches.

[@phmiii]

That is Amazing! It is Beautiful! I got so ripped off by my builder!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you! Sorry about your experience

[@MrPostFrame]

Sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t good! Thanks for watching

[@xXWILDBILLXx69]

Did I miss the electric installation? It's not bad for 220K even though 15K wasn't accounted for. Um, my biggest problem with this build is the studs and how far apart they're. I best this house has horrible settling issues

[@hondainsight421]

40x48=1920 sq ft main plus 40x32=1280 garage. So based on current 3D printed concrete shell with all insulation plumbing and electrical and yes pads included for $40 sq ft. So 1920+1280 x40==$88000 add roof and finish interior.

[@Roh_elle05]

That’s not bad for everything. Will that be expensive in California huh? 😣

[@thomascampbell7318]

what are the total sq ft of the House? and Garage? thanks this is awsome info.

[@MrPostFrame]

House is a around 3000sq ft and garage is 1280sq ft.

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

did you miss buying the land and running all the hook ups/ permits for all that too?

[@MrPostFrame]

The land and site prep were things handled by the client. Permits were about $500-600

[@josh_of_the_kaw]

What radiant foam board system is this?

[@MrPostFrame]

It's Hitz Halter - www.mrpostframe.com/insulation

[@Helloskyyt321]

This is just the shell & structure without any finish work?

[@MrPostFrame]

The clients total cost is at the end of the video. We went into detail on what we had been hired to complete.

[@brenttuttle7268]

This is very nice but definitely overpriced. I know inflation plays a part but here in central North Carolina I bought 7 acres.......had a custom built traditional 3100 square foot 2 story house and a separate detached workshop in 2020 ....all in for $370k.

[@raptormatt21]

These time lapses are awesome! What are you using to capture the footage?

[@MrPostFrame]

The timelapse footage is mainly GoPros and then a DJI drone.

[@raptormatt21]

@@MrPostFrame How are you able to get so much recording time from the GoPros?

[@MrPostFrame]

I record in 1080, not 4K. Then I have a battery charger connected that keeps the camera powered for the day.

[@raraevans9689]

Can this be done with steel bars instead of wood?

[@fireguard11]

I was wondering that too. Will it be cheaper with steel?

[@raraevans9689]

@@fireguard11 I was asking for strength. Because these hurricanes and tornadoes are getting worse!

[@troopergenesis4455]

To be fare if i bought a normal house this big would have cost me 300 to 400k so that not bad

[@t-2123]

And the interior build-out is how much....

[@MrPostFrame]

This is through interior framing. Client spent a total of $360k on the project with the septic, finishing, garage insulation, etc.

[@clg763]

Is it preferable to pour the slab after the building is fully up?

[@richnationfilms]

yeah i don't get that flooring at all or the method of doing it last.

[@MrPostFrame]

Yes for multiple reasons. If it’s going to be the finished floor best to do as late as possible, less traction and damage. I also like to drive through the middle of the build to put up the trusses. I don’t have to drive on the concrete.

[@clg763]

@@MrPostFrame so if you have a full basement I am guessing you need to rent a crane to set the trusses or are there still other ways to do it?

[@PugDaddy-ze2gt]

Wish I had that kind of space, it's hell to be poor.

[@LoganMathis13]

$220k before the pad is insane

[@MrPostFrame]

?

[@LoganMathis13]

Concrete

[@LoganMathis13]

Insanity

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

they were all in at 360k with a 3000sqft home, this is dirt cheap compared to michigan

[@thelastdragon3242]

@@FullDrawOutdoors This should have been 90K standing and an empy shell. 150-160K drywalled no Kitchen. These folks got taken to the cleaners.

[@yamfingaz5598]

Jeepers

[@truebengalsfan]

Well what's price to finish interior?

[@thelastdragon3242]

This is why it's better to go steel, cutting all those boards, measuring everything out not worth the labor cost on a barndo. Also no termites.

[@SantiagoDeLaCruz-qz3ir]

I wanted one too but to much money for me

[@MrPostFrame]

There’s a lot of great options that are smaller or less expensive finishing options.

[@Antonia.h896]

Barndominiums, affordable for low income folks? I think not. And the American dream continues to die. Even if I went much much smaller than this. Me and many others still could not afford this. 😢

[@timworley8428]

50k before trusses"? seems a bit steep

[@MrPostFrame]

Final numbers exact...50k may not be exact at that point. It a range from foundation to the structure...close but not exact, if that makes sense.

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

Dont talk about steep, he said they were all in at 360k, in Michigan this would be 500k all day!

[@michaelroby8389]

Without sheathing, not even on the corners, then how do you plan to keep the house from racking in the wind? Did you apply sprayfoam to the back of the Tyvek.....so your sprayfoam is free floating and non structural?

[@MrPostFrame]

The house gets its shear strength from the metal. Then extra shear strength from the 3” of closed cell spray foam.

[@bobparrott9257]

Most of the shear strength is from the 2x6 perlins and the diagonal bracing on the inside at the corners. The sheet metal on the outside and spray foam on the inside add additional shear strength.

[@jrr7031]

I thought this was metal walls and prefab joices

[@Corey-dy2cq]

Great video.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

could you come build me one in Michigan lol, i'll give you a budget of 400k, 40k more then this home...please I beg you lol

[@christopherhaak9824]

Don't really understand why you don't sheath the exterior walls of a residential building. You get a much better product and have far more insulation choices.

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

because this is a barndo......not a normal type of house.

[@garrickalbritton3995]

It was very affordable until it was made trendy by upper class.. but if you do your research you can still get it right and have lots of of room.

[@MrPostFrame]

At the end of the day living space is living space. Whatever level of finish a person chooses they’ll be spending the same whether it’s in a barndominium or another type of home.

[@garrickalbritton3995]

@@MrPostFrame ok

[@robinperronjones5024]

Sorry as a construction professional working in many countries, 360k for this based on the flimsy build materials and cost of labour, it’s never worth it.

[@allenharris2549]

I think you’re naive, even WITH all of your experience. Flimsy? Exactly how strong do you expect a house to be? What must a house withstand to be considered a “good” house? Sure, it is quite possible to build a MUCH stronger house, but the costs are going to SOAR. And will that strong house withstand a tornado or hurricane? If the house gets torn to shreds, that’s what insurance is for. For 1920 square feet of living space, and another 1,200+ in the shop; with all the materials used, equipment rented, and the many, many man hours of labor, $360,000 is not at all out of line.

[@robinperronjones5024]

@@allenharris2549 Definitely not naive, the prices per square ft in the US are high in terms of the simple standard materials/labour (profit included) breakdown. Plus the programme times for any type of construction projects are very slow, this maybe due to unions and permits, however some of the major projects that I have observed here, overseas contractors would have completed them at least a third less time, or if not more, the standards would not be lowered but technology and innovative programming are a big advantage.

[@tylergreen2766]

Sorry, but based on the way you spell certain words, you’re clearly not from the greatest country in the world. Your opinion means nothing to us

[@Bluebird-farm]

Highway robbery!

[@JohnDoe-fn7ml]

Wayyyyyy off on the price! They were at 90k and I was like fer fukn what!?????

[@billblanton9928]

Sounds more expensive than a stick built normal house.....why so expensive? Ive seen these done for less than 100k

[@sleeplessstu]

Just double that price on the west coast….

[@FullDrawOutdoors]

right, people complaing about the price, he said they were all in at 360k for 3000sqft plus a big garage. Thats a steal in Michigan!

[@jjtrades7186]

pff Ill live in my car before spending 400,000 on a house

[@CellChaos-vw5pg]

In Missouri, you could get a beautiful mansion built by McBride, Bax, Payne, ect. with MORE square footage AND a basement for that price! Oh, and it wouldnt look like you share your living space with tractors and goats!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@clintbowman9570]

Who can afford this???

[@Jordan-tx1vn]

I need Amish friends.

[@robertlaird6746]

1st

[@jmo8a_veda]

dont put obnoxious ads it would be more believable. I'm not even sure and I'm stubborn😊😅

[@MrPostFrame]

We don’t control what ads KZbin places. KZbin premium is an option for folks who don’t want ads to run!

[@tamimoncrief2264]

The american dream is dead. Thanks joe biden.

[@user-gy2cb2rt4y]

Beautiful house, but way out my price range. Thanks for nothing.

[@ericb6024]

But what about the inside framing and all the good stuff?

[@MrPostFrame]

Interior framing was covered but the client handled the rest of the project on their own. They came in around $360k all together