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more than a barn - we're building a legacy

affordable but not cheap

3 ply laminated greenposts

3 ply laminated greenposts

3 ply laminated greenposts

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Pole Buildings are anchored to the posts going into the ground, so their integrity is vital to the life of your barn. We use multi-ply 2X6 (or 2x8) posts which are finger-jointed, glued, then screwed together, and come with a LIFETIME WARRANTY against post rot.  Not only will the posts stay straight for the next century, we guarantee they won't rot. 

screwed - not nailed

3 ply laminated greenposts

3 ply laminated greenposts

GRK fasteners

Where it counts, we use special GRK Fasteners. These 4" beastly screws fasten all your headers and trusses.  The rest of your barn is constructed with 3 1/2" coated deck screws, and of course, the metal is attached with color matching woodbinding screws with rubber grommets to prevent any leaking.  Studies show that screws have a longer-lasting ability to hold components together. 

more roof trusses

3 ply laminated greenposts

2x12 Double Headers

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Just like any other field of life, did you know lumber comes in various grades?  Our trusses are built with top tier lumber. These grades determine strength and straightness.  All Bower and Sons barns are built with 4’ on center truss spacing. We will decrease the space to 2’ on center if you plan to hang drywall from the ceiling.  

2x12 Double Headers

moisture barrier from the factory

2x12 Double Headers

hurricane straps

 Our trusses rest on two"truss carriers" made from 2x12 lumber.  These are then attached to each other with"rafter ties" which are 2x6 blocks mounted in-between the headers.  Each truss is additionally connected with hurricane straps attaching the truss to one of the 2x12's. We engineer our buildings to exceed the requirements used by most counties so you can be sure your barn is still standing for your kids, grandkids, and beyond. 


moisture barrier from the factory

moisture barrier from the factory

moisture barrier from the factory

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Our suppliers have lots of great color options and only source top quality steel that is backed with a 40-year minimum color fade warranty.  Our Roof metal comes with a factory adhered moisture block called "Drip-stop".  We offer clear paneling in roofs and walls for daylight, standing seam roof metal, crinkle finish, and a variety of colors and trims. 

expertise & guarantees

moisture barrier from the factory

moisture barrier from the factory

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Even those who live outside of the Mid-West or Pennsylvania know about the folk-lore of the “Amish barn raising”. The time when multiple families and generations come together for a colossal project.  Sure, other guys can build a barn, but for our teams, it’s in their blood.  Our crews are staffed with generational builders and Bower and Sons stand behind all of our buildings and will service any issues that could arise, for free, within the first year. 

3 things to think about before you build

If you are brand new to the idea of getting a barn, this 8-minute video will help get your creative thoughts going as you develop a plan.  We highlight three simple things to consider:  the Footprint, the Features, and the Future of your building.    

Basic overview of barn framing

We believe in building a well-constructed barn.  Not all barns are built the same and we encourage our clients to learn the basics of how barns are built and what type of products are being used in your building.  We make standard several practices that are beyond the minimum requirements for the majority of our counties.  This video walks through the permit process and explains the general basics of how we build.

Dress up your pole barn

For clients who would like something more than just the average "pole-barn" with metal walls, we can help dress up your barn and build you a "classy" building.  Our construction methods are still high quality, but with a few added features like additional windows, vinyl siding, shingle roofs, spray foam, and interior liner panel.  If you can think of it, or send us an inspiration picture of what you want, we can build it!  This building is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Spray foam insulation

We work with several professional insulators.  On a project in Ohio, we spoke with an insulator who specializes with spray foam.  This interview will help give details of "closed-cell" spray foam insulation and how the process works.  We offer various types of insulation based on your preference and budget.  We do believe that any insulation is better than no insulation.  

24x30x10 stick-frame garage

Not all barns need to be built with a "post-frame" design.  For smaller "stick-frame" builds we can help get your foundation poured and then frame on-top.  This method of building keeps all your wood away from the ground. We also do formed concrete walls instead of "trench-footers" when we stud-frame larger buildings.   


This video is a 5 minute time-lapse highlighting the foundation work for a smaller garage with 2x4 studs and OSB walls and vinyl siding.  

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