This week the Pole Barn Guru answers reader questions about pricing on a 2 bed 1 bath with 600-650 square feet, and a shed. The use of inside closures to seal off gaps before spray foaming walls, and if we had a floor plan template used on a 30X32X20 barndominium.
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: If I want a 2 bedroom and 1 bath like a 600 to 650 square footage! What are some of the prices? Also can we see one of these sheds? CHRISTIE in MILLBURY
DEAR CHRISTIE: Our floor plans specialists could custom design this combination for you (https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/post-frame-floor-plans/). Be aware, unless this is an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit), most jurisdictions require primary residences to have a larger footprint. You should reach out to your local Planning Department to confirm. Pricing can vary greatly, depending highly upon selected doors and windows.
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: In my recently built pole barn I had the idea of sealing off the base where the metal siding connects with the flashing and the bottom girt with closed cell spray foam. The idea behind this is to prevent air gaps and block insects, etc. But would this be a bad idea if I decided to insulate the walls? In other words if I insulated the walls would I want to keep the air gaps to ventilate the wall cavity and prevent condensation? Thanks, GREG in FAIRBURY
DEAR GREG: Best method of sealing is likely to be to place form fitted Inside Closure strips between bottom of steel siding and base trim. This should be able to be accomplished by removing screws from bottom of steel panels, slide closures in from inside, and reinstall screws. You can then add closed cell spray foam (closures will keep spray foam from oozing out bottom of panels) above closure strips. Ventilating a wall cavity typically results in reducing insulation capacity and can result in increasing damage should a fire occur. To minimize possibilities of condensation, have a well-sealed vapor barrier on interior face of your wall insulation.
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: I see you guys have a 30X32X20 barndominium. I was wondering if there was a floor plan template, or any other pictures I can get besides the standard one? RYAN in BEL AIR
DEAR RYAN: Unfortunately, this client had us design building around his own floor plan/sketch and did not use our Floor Plan Service, so we don’t have anything “official”. However, Mason in our office (Mason@HansenPoleBuildings.com) was actually Building Designer who worked with client on this building so has his drawing we used.
Second-floor layout is his living space. Below this living space is a 32×32 Garage with (2) 9×7 garage doors. This is all attached to a second 18’x32’ building to house an RV.
If you’re interested in a building similar to this, we do offer custom in house floor plan services where you can work one on one with a floor plans specialist to create your own ideal dream floor plan. https://www.hansenpolebuildings.com/post-frame-floor-plans/
DEAR JESSICA: Thank you for your interest in a new Hansen Post Frame building. Our complete post frame building kit packages are designed for an average person who can and will read English to successfully assemble their own beautiful building. We have had clients do nearly every construction process step without any other person to assist them. If you do end up needing an extra pair of hands or more (even complete assembly), capable help is most usually no further away than a free Craigslist ad under “gigs”.
DEAR GINGER: Actually “do it their self” is a perfectly acceptable plan for a first timer – at least as we provide post frame building kit packages. Our plans (view sample plans here: 
DEAR POLE BARN GURU: 
