Custom Post-Frame
Custom Pole Barns Across the Midwest
Post-frame construction, customized roof lines, door configurations, and interior finishes. Engineered for Midwest weather and zoning.
$25,000+— installed in the Midwest. Final pricing depends on size, options, and site conditions.
What you can build
- Engineered to your county's snow load + frost depth
- Custom truss + post layouts
- Financing + in-house crew
Typical sizes
30x40 · 40x60 (and custom dimensions in the configurator)
| Size | Sq ft | Typical price range | Display as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24x30 | 720 | $14,400 – $15,840 | $15,000+ |
| 30x40 | 1,200 | $24,000 – $26,400 | $25,000+ |
| 40x60 | 2,400 | $48,000 – $52,800 | $50,000+ |
| 40x80 | 3,200 | $64,000 – $70,400 | $65,000+ |
| 50x100 | 5,000 | $100,000 – $110,000 | $100,000+ |
Estimated installed pricing at ~$20–$22 per square foot. Final pricing depends on site, finishes, doors, insulation, and county permit fees.
How Highland Stops the Rot — Before It Starts
The biggest concern with any pole barn is post rot. Here’s how we engineer it out of the equation.
The problem
Traditional pole barns set treated wood posts directly into the ground. Even pressure-treated wood eventually fails where it meets soil moisture, freeze-thaw cycles, and insects. When a post rots, the building leans. When enough posts rot, the building fails. This is why pole barns get a bad reputation — not because of post-frame construction itself, but because of how the wood meets the ground.
The Highland solution — three layers of protection
- Layer 1
Concrete column foundations
What it is: A precast concrete column with a galvanized steel bracket on top. The wood post bolts to the bracket and never touches the ground. Concrete sits below grade; wood stays above.
Warranty: Lifetime guarantee from the manufacturer
Why it matters: Eliminates the wood-to-soil contact that causes ~95% of post-frame post failures. The same system used by every premium post-frame builder in the country.
- Layer 2
Post protectors
What it is: A heavy-duty plastic sleeve that wraps the buried portion of the post, sealing it off from soil moisture, insects, and freeze-thaw damage.
Why it matters: For builds where concrete columns aren't specified, post protectors are the next-best defense — dramatically extending post life vs. raw treated wood.
- Layer 3
Skirt board protectors
What it is: A galvanized steel or composite barrier installed at the base of the wall, where the skirt board meets the ground.
Why it matters: Skirt boards rot from the same moisture that kills posts. Protecting them keeps your wall finish tight and your building square for decades.
Start your pole-barn design
Our design tool lets you choose dimensions, doors, roofing, and finishes — then sends you a quote with one click.
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Common questions
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Pricing reflects typical installed cost; final pricing depends on size, options, finishes, and site conditions. Not a quote.