1. Building It Too Small

One of the biggest regrets we hear about buildings is, “I wish we would have made it bigger.”

Think beyond what you need today. Will you have another vehicle? More equipment? A boat or RV? More storage?

A little extra space now can make a big difference down the road.

2. Not Thinking About How You’ll Use the Space

A pole barn isn’t just a box with four walls.

Will you be working on projects? Storing equipment? Parking vehicles? Entertaining? Using part of it as an office?

The way you plan to use the building should influence the size, layout, doors, windows, lighting and other features.

3. Putting Doors in the Wrong Places

It sounds simple, but door placement matters.

Think about how vehicles and equipment will enter and exit, where you’ll need access to stored items and how you’ll use the building every day.

Good planning can save you from working around an inconvenient door for years.

4. Forgetting About Storage

It’s easy to think about the big things you’re putting inside your pole barn and forget about all the little things.

Tools. Lawn equipment. Shelving. Parts. Seasonal items.

Planning storage into the design from the beginning can help you make much better use of your space.

5. Not Planning for the Future

Your needs can change.

Maybe today’s workshop becomes tomorrow’s storage building. Maybe you’ll add equipment or change how you use the space.

That’s why it’s important to think about where you are now — and where you might be five or ten years from now.

6. Choosing Materials Based Only on Price

Your pole barn is an investment. Quality materials matter.

The cheapest option isn’t always the best value if it doesn’t provide the durability, appearance or performance you need.

That’s where having experienced people to help you compare your options can make a difference.

7. Waiting Until Spring to Start Planning

Here’s one mistake you can avoid right now:

Waiting until you’re ready to build to start planning.

If a pole barn is on your list for next year, fall and winter can be a great time to start the design process.

At Lima Lumber Brick & Block, our experienced team can help you work through your ideas, talk about sizes and layouts, choose materials and start putting together a plan.

Getting started early also gives you an opportunity to get your project on the schedule and work through the details before the busy building season arrives.

Start With People Who Know

A successful pole barn project starts long before the first post goes in the ground.

At Lima Lumber Brick & Block, we offer design assistance, quality building materials and experienced people who can help you make good decisions from the beginning.

You bring the idea.

We’ll help you figure out how to build it.

Thinking about a pole barn for next year?

Now is a great time to start planning.

Come see us and See Us First.