Barndominiums are popular on the acreage south of town, out toward Canyon. You get room for a working shop and a comfortable home, all on the same concrete slab.
Winter matters a lot in a barndo up here. Good insulation and well-sealed windows keep the heating bill reasonable when it's 10 degrees outside and the wind is howling.
Plan for the wind on your porch, too. A covered porch needs strong connections to the main frame, or one big gust can lift the roof right off of it.
What to have ready
- Living and shop square feet
- Your land
- Loan or cash
- Septic or city sewer
How it goes
- Share your plan.
- A builder calls back.
- They walk you through costs.
- Plans, permit, slab, shell, finish.
Questions people ask
Can I get a loan for a barndo?
Some banks lend on them. Talk to a few early.
Do I need septic?
Outside the city you often do. Ask the county about rules.
How cold does it get inside?
That depends on insulation. Spray foam is common up here.