Steel Barn Sizes, Styles and Configuration Guide
Steel and Stud offers three distinct tubular steel barn styles, each designed around different ventilation, storage and aesthetic requirements. Standard barns feature the classic gambrel roof with a double-slope profile that maximizes interior headroom and overhead storage. Raised center barns elevate the center aisle above two lower side wings, creating a natural convection gap that draws hot air out through the ridge without mechanical ventilation. Straight roof barns use a simple A-frame peak that maximizes usable wall height and keeps the structure affordable for general agricultural storage.
Widths range from 12 to 24 feet. Lengths run from 10 to 35 feet. Leg heights span 6 to 20 feet, with 10 and 12 feet being the most popular for equestrian and livestock use. Lean-tos can be attached on any side to add open run-in shelter, covered equipment parking or additional stall capacity without building a separate structure.
How to Configure Your Barn in the Steel and Stud 3D Designer
Open the 3D barn designer and select “Barns” as the building type. Choose Standard Barns (W12 to 24, L10 to 35, H6 to 20), Raised Center Barns (W12 to 24, L10 to 100, H6 to 20), or Straight Roof Barns (W12 to 24, L10 to 100, H6 to 20). From there, set your exact dimensions, select single or reinforced legs, choose your roof pitch (3/12), gauge (12 or 14), lean-to configuration, wall enclosure per side, doors and windows, storage partitions, insulation package, 17 color options (independent for roof, walls, trim, wainscot), certification level, anchoring surface and optional extras like cupolas and extra trusses.
Metal Barn vs Wood Pole Barn: Cost and Durability
A 20x35 Steel and Stud metal barn starts at $14,690 installed. An equivalent wood pole barn typically costs $20,000 to $35,000 for materials and labor. Wood requires annual staining, regular structural inspections and periodic replacement of rotted posts and siding. Steel framing resists rot, termites, mold and fire, and the powder-coat panel finish holds color without repainting. Over a 20-year ownership period, the total cost of ownership for a metal barn is substantially lower than wood construction.
Explore Related Steel and Stud Categories
Need something larger? Browse our agricultural metal buildings for clear span structures over 30 feet wide. For combined living and barn space, see barndominium shells. For vehicle and equipment shade without full enclosure, explore Metal Barns from $1,195 or enclosed steel garages from $7,697. Every Steel and Stud product category includes factory-direct pricing, free delivery and professional support.