Agriculture Building Project:
Modern Monitor Barn | Custom Agricultural Storage Building
Versailles, Kentucky
Project Overview:
This striking black monitor barn is a modern tribute to Kentucky’s rich agricultural heritage. Designed for equipment storage, the structure combines modern engineering and amenities with the iconic black silhouette that has long defined the region’s tobacco barns.
Throughout Kentucky, barns were traditionally painted black to raise internal temperatures and speed tobacco curing. Walters Buildings honored that legacy through a sleek black finish that merges history with modern craftsmanship, creating a building that performs beautifully while standing as a nod to regional tradition.
The Barn:
Constructed with Walters’ engineered trusses, proprietary Column System, and premium JWS steel panels, this monitor-style barn offers both aesthetic appeal and lasting functionality. The raised center section allows natural light to pour in through clerestory windows, brightening the interior and enhancing visibility for daily work. The monitor-style framework, supported by interior steel posts, provides excellent height for large equipment and ventilation without sacrificing strength or balance.
Overhead doors on each side and end wall create versatile access points for machinery, while integrated features, like an in-floor drain, washer and dryer, and light-sensing LED cupolas, make maintenance effortless. A distinctive widow’s peak overhang with a mounted light completes the design, providing both elegance and practicality.
Custom Features:
- Architectural Heritage: Modern monitor-style design inspired by Kentucky’s traditional black tobacco barns.
- Efficient Access: Four overhead doors positioned on both sides and end walls for optimal equipment flow.
- Natural Light: Elevated monitor windows brighten the interior with daylight while maintaining privacy.
- Evening Ambiance: LED light-sensing cupolas automatically illuminate the structure at night.
- Distinctive Detailing: Widow’s peak entry overhang with an accent light for style and visibility.
- Walters Quality: Built with American-made steel panels, engineered trusses, and the Walters Column System for enduring performance.
Make it Your Own
Whether you’re preserving a piece of local tradition or reimagining rural architecture for modern use, Walters Buildings can bring your vision to life. Our custom post-frame building designs allow you to combine timeless style with practical efficiency, tailored to your property, your equipment, and your legacy.
Ideal Applications:
- Equipment and machinery storage
- Agricultural workshops
- Collector or hobby storage barns
- Multi-purpose utility buildings
- Modern farm architecture honoring regional style
Why Walters Buildings:
- Proven Expertise: Over 65 years of experience in agricultural post-frame design and construction.
- In-House Engineering: All trusses, columns, and steel panels are manufactured by Walters for unmatched consistency and quality.
- Dedicated Partnership: Local project managers oversee each phase from design through completion.
- Premium Materials: 28-gauge hail-rated steel panels finished in BeckryTech™ paint with a 35-year warranty, paired with #1 grade lumber for enduring performance.
- Built for the Midwest: Engineered to perform in diverse climates and withstand seasonal extremes.
A Modern Classic. Built to Last.
This monitor barn stands as proof that tradition and innovation can share the same roof. From historic inspiration to modern functionality, Walters Buildings delivers craftsmanship that connects past and present in every detail.
