Protecting the environment is a goal for many homeowners and builders. If you are thinking about buying a storage building for your property, you should know that a pole barn is made with eco-friendly materials and methods that minimize its impact on the environment.
Pole barns are designed to minimize the amount of materials used. They are constructed with large pieces of high-strength materials, rather than many smaller pieces, so that they can stand up to severe weather and require less labor and fuel than other types of buildings.
The materials that are used to construct a pole barn are cut to the exact measurements required by the blueprints. This reduces the amount of material that is wasted. Leftover packaging, metal, and wood scraps can be recycled.
Since pole barns are built with a relatively small number of footings spaced far apart, the amount of soil disturbance and erosion is minimized. Fewer holes are needed than with other types of structures, which minimizes the amount of concrete required and speeds up the construction process.
The lumber used in pole barns can be sourced from renewable forests. This can reduce deforestation and allow trees in forests to remove carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere.
Many pole barns are built with steel siding and roofs that are often made from recycled materials. Since steel roofing is more durable than other roofing materials, it lasts longer and eliminates the need for shingles, which would eventually wind up in a landfill.
Pole barn roofs can be designed to maximize energy efficiency. Some roof colors are Energy Star-certified to maximize solar reflectance. This means that less energy is required to cool the interior of the building, which can lead to lower summer air conditioning bills.
If you are an environmentally conscious consumer who needs additional storage space, a pole barn is a good solution. With renewable and recyclable materials and designs that minimize waste, a pole barn can give you the space you need while having less of an environmental impact than another type of building.
When you are ready contact CHA Pole Barns to talk about your pole barn project.