Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about post-frame construction? You’re not alone.
Walters Buildings has been helping customers design and build custom structures for more than 65 years, and we’re here to make the process clear from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a new barndominium, an agricultural building, or a commercial facility, these answers will help guide you through your building journey.
Design & Planning
Post-frame construction uses large wood columns (posts) and engineered trusses instead of traditional stud framing, allowing for large, open spaces without load-bearing interior walls. Learn more about why it’s called a pole barn.
Stick-frame buildings rely on closely spaced studs, while post-frame designs use fewer, stronger columns set into the ground or on a foundation. This makes them faster to build, more flexible, and often more cost-efficient. Compare post-frame vs. stick-frame garages.
Construction & Materials
Costs & Budget
Residential & Custom Homes
Post-frame homes are faster to build, highly customizable, and often more affordable than traditional construction, though interior finishing is typically DIY or subcontracted. Read the full pros and cons breakdown.
Walters Buildings can handle turnkey barndominiums in select locations, but most customers choose us to design and build the exterior shell. This allows you to customize and manage your interior finishes through DIY work or local subcontractors—while we ensure the structure is built to Walters’ standards.
Absolutely, those are some of the features that truly make a barndominium feel like home. Our engineers ensure every addition, from attached garages to wraparound porches and loft spaces, integrates seamlessly with your design. It’s often the finishing touches and custom details that make a great project unforgettable.
Agricultural & Equine
We design everything from dairy barns and machine sheds to grain storage, horse arenas, and livestock shelters. See examples in our Agricultural & Equine gallery.
It offers wide, open spans for equipment and livestock, quick construction, and long-term durability with minimal maintenance.
Yes! From stall layouts to wash bays and tack rooms, every design is tailored to your horses and how you work.
Yes, each design is site-specific, engineered for snow load, wind resistance, and moisture control.
Commercial & Storage
Absolutely. Walters has designed thousands of commercial and municipal buildings, from fire stations to distilleries and warehouses. Explore our Commercial Gallery.
They’re energy-efficient, low-maintenance, and quick to construct, saving both time and long-term expenses.
Yes! Walters provides design-to-construction support for entrepreneurs starting storage facilities. Learn how to start a self-storage business.
Yes, every Walters building is engineered and stamped to meet or exceed all local and state code requirements.
Maintenance & Longevity
We’re still finding out. Walters Buildings has been around since 1958, and many of our earliest projects are still standing strong and used every day. Built with premium materials and craftsmanship, our buildings are designed to last for generations—not decades.
Simple annual inspections and occasional cleaning are usually enough. Check out our maintenance guide.
Yes, our steel panels are backed by 35-year fade and chalk warranties, and our STP laminated columns carry a 50-year warranty.
Yes. When you’re part of the Walters Buildings family, help is just a phone call away. Because we manufacture our own materials, your District Manager can quickly order matching replacement panels or components to keep your building looking its best.
Still Have Questions?
Our experienced team is here to help! Connect with a local project manager to start planning your post-frame project or to learn more about the Walters difference.
