more than a barn - we're building a legacy

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. 

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. 

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.  

 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. 

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. 

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.