
Barndominiums
Steel Barndominiums Delivered and Installed Across the USA
A barndominium is a fully enclosed steel shell designed to be finished as a living space, a workspace, or both. You get a structure that handles real weather, meets your county's building codes, and gives you a blank interior canvas to finish however your plans call for.
EMB builds them from 14-gauge certified steel, configures everything to your specs, then delivers and installs on your property.
Pick Your Build. We Handle the Rest.
What It Is
The Canyon View is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a color combination built to be noticed. Bold red vertical steel panels, a dark metal roof, and black trim and window frames create a sharp, high-contrast exterior that reads as permanent from the road. Barn-style wall sconces and multiple black-framed windows line the long face, keeping the building functional and well-lit.
What It's Built For
A roll-up garage door on one end handles vehicles or equipment, while the walk-in door keeps the living entry on its own. The long rectangular layout gives you a clean split between a shop or storage zone and finished living quarters. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Open Range is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with two distinct gable sections under one connected structure. Crisp white vertical steel panels and a sharp black trim package give it a clean, high-contrast exterior that holds up in cold and snowy climates. A large open center bay handles wide equipment or vehicle access, while the attached section includes a roll-up garage door and fixed windows for a dedicated enclosed zone.
What It's Built For
The dual-gable layout gives you two naturally divided spaces in one shell, making it easy to separate living quarters from a workshop, garage, or storage area without interior walls doing all the work. The large open bay keeps the main section fully accessible year-round. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Rancher is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell flanked by full-length open lean-tos on both sides. Tan vertical steel panels and a light gray metal roof make up the enclosed center section, while exposed diamond-pattern steel truss columns support covered open bays running the entire length of the building on each side. The result is a working structure with serious covered square footage on all three zones.
What It's Built For
The dual lean-to layout is built for active ranch and farm operations. Both sides stay open for equipment pull-through, vehicle parking, hay storage, or livestock shelter, while the enclosed center handles living quarters, a shop, or secured storage. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Maverick is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a look that reads more like a custom home than a metal building. Warm tan vertical steel panels are framed by a deep red metal roof and matching red trim throughout. The covered front portico features decorative arched openings with lantern-style lights, giving the entry a finished, welcoming character straight from the shell.
What It's Built For
This shell suits buyers who want their barndominium to blend into a landscaped residential setting without sacrificing utility. The covered arched porch is ready for a front entry build-out, and the roll-up garage door on the end keeps the working side of the building separate and functional. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Frontier is a wide-span steel barndominium shell built for properties that need serious working space alongside living quarters. It features white vertical steel panels on the upper walls with a dark brown wainscot band along the base, dark trim throughout, and a dark metal roof. A large center equipment bay sits open and ready for drive-through access, flanked by a roll-up garage door on one end and an open lean-to on the other.
What It's Built For
This shell works best when your build plan calls for a shop, barn, or equipment storage on one side and finished living space on the other. The wide open center bay handles full-size tractors, trailers, or livestock with ease. The lean-to adds covered outdoor workspace without enclosing it. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Ironwood is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell paired with a full-length open colonnade lean-to running the entire side of the building. Dark charcoal vertical steel panels and white trim make up the enclosed section, while the lean-to features exposed steel purlins overhead and individual steel columns set on concrete footings, creating a long covered open-air workspace or run-in shelter.
What It's Built For
The full-length lean-to is the defining feature here. It gives you covered outdoor space for equipment storage, livestock, hay, or covered vehicle parking without enclosing it. The enclosed main section handles living quarters, a workshop, or both. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Red Rock is a clean, no-frills steel barndominium shell built for buyers who want maximum usable space without extra attachments. Tan vertical steel panels, a dark metal roof, and dark brown trim give it a sharp, grounded look that fits desert, high-plains, and rural mountain properties naturally. A large equipment bay opening on one end and a walk-in door with multiple dark-framed windows across the front face keep the layout practical from day one.
What It's Built For
This shell works well when the plan is straightforward: shop and living space under one roof, no covered porches or lean-tos required. The wide equipment bay handles full-size vehicles or machinery, and the window layout gives you flexibility for a living zone with real natural light. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Outrider is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with two separate covered extensions built into the design. Warm tan vertical steel panels pair with a bold teal metal roof and matching trim for a color combination that stands out on wooded and rural properties. A front porch lean-to with decorative steel truss brackets adds a covered entry zone, while a separate side carport attachment gives you open covered parking right off the main structure.
What It's Built For
The dual lean-to layout covers two different needs without adding to the enclosed footprint. The front porch works as a shaded entry or outdoor living area, and the side carport keeps vehicles or equipment protected year-round. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Prairie View is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a full-front covered colonnade spanning the entire face of the building. Tan vertical steel panels, a light gray metal roof, and dark brown column bases and wainscot trim give it a polished, estate-style exterior. Four decorative arched bays frame the front, with a walk-in door and large open bay tucked underneath, while a separate lean-to extends off the side for additional covered space.
What It's Built For
The full-front colonnade adds covered outdoor living space across the entire front of the building, making it ideal for a shaded porch, an outdoor entertaining area, or a protected entry zone in warm and humid climates. The side lean-to expands covered storage or parking without touching the enclosed footprint. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The High Country is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a bold, high-clearance profile built for mountain and rural properties. Dark charcoal vertical steel panels, a black base band, and white-framed windows create a sharp, modern contrast. Two white roll-up garage doors sit side by side on the front face alongside a walk-in door, making multi-vehicle storage and daily access straightforward from the start.
What It's Built For
The steep gable roofline gives you real vertical clearance inside, making it easy to plan a loft, second-level living space, or vaulted great room. Large upper gable windows flood that upper level with natural light without sacrificing wall space below. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Cedar Creek is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell built to look like a permanent home from day one. It features dark charcoal vertical steel panels, a deep red lower accent band, white trim throughout, and a covered front porch with decorative steel bracket supports. Multiple white-framed windows line the front and side walls for consistent natural light inside.
What It's Built For
This shell is made for buyers who want living space and work space under one roof. The covered porch is ready for a front entry or mudroom build-out, and the tall gable end gives you clearance for a loft or vaulted ceiling. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Big Sky is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell built for properties that need real scale. Gray vertical steel panels, dark trim, and a gable roofline give it a clean agricultural profile. A large open equipment bay on one end handles drive-in access for tractors, trailers, or full-size vehicles, while a walk-in door with a decorative fanlight keeps daily entry separate.
What It's Built For
Multiple grid-pane windows run across the front face, giving the interior consistent natural light for any floor plan layout. This shell suits buyers splitting the footprint between a working barn or shop and finished living quarters. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Silver Spur is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with an attached covered carport bay that extends off the main structure. Tan vertical steel panels sit above a dark brown lower wainscot band, with a dark metal roof and white-framed windows across the front face giving it a tidy, residential appearance. The attached bay includes a roll-up garage door and its own lower roofline, keeping the vehicle and entry zones clearly separated from the living side.
What It's Built For
The attached carport bay adds covered parking or a workshop entry without requiring a fully enclosed addition. It's a practical layout for buyers who want daily drive-in access on one side and a clean living entry on the other. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Legacy is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell that stands out on any property. Dark charcoal vertical steel panels, a tan upper gable accent, and a bold cobalt blue metal roof create a color combination that reads as permanent and intentional from the road. A covered open lean-to wraps the front corner, supported by steel columns and finished with a matching blue roof, giving the building a layered, estate-style presence.
What It's Built For
The covered corner lean-to is ideal for an outdoor living area, a covered entry, or a shaded equipment zone right off the main structure. The large opening on the main face gives you flexibility for an oversized garage door, a glass panel wall, or a wide workshop entry. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Timberline is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a distinctive triple-section roofline: a tall center gable flanked by two lower attached bays on each side. Bright white vertical steel panels, a bold black base band, black corner posts, and a dark metal roof create a high-contrast exterior that stands out on any rural or mountain property. Open side bays extend the covered footprint on both ends without fully enclosing the space.
What It's Built For
The stepped roofline naturally divides the structure into three functional zones, making it easy to plan separate uses for each section without interior walls doing all the work. Center section for living, side bays for equipment, vehicles, or covered outdoor work. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Lone Pine is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a wraparound covered porch that runs the full front and side of the building. Cream vertical steel panels sit above a black horizontal ribbed wainscot band, with black steel column posts framing the porch perimeter and a dark metal roof tying the whole look together. A roll-up garage door, walk-in door, and fixed windows are all tucked under the covered overhang.
What It's Built For
The wraparound porch is the standout feature, adding covered outdoor living space on two sides without adding square footage to the enclosed footprint. It works equally well as a front porch entry, a shaded equipment staging area, or an outdoor work zone. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Saddleback is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a sharp modern farmhouse exterior. Bright white vertical steel panels, a dark standing seam metal roof, and black-framed oversized windows give it a clean, residential look that fits right into a landscaped rural setting. A covered entry porch on the side and a large open bay on the front face keep both access points functional and well-defined.
What It's Built For
This shell is designed for buyers prioritizing a home-forward exterior without giving up open bay access for vehicles or equipment. The large black-framed windows create real wall presence and pull in natural light across the living zone. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Yellowstone is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a bold royal blue exterior and a full-width open carport attached to the front face. White trim, galvanized steel columns, and a white roll-up garage door keep the contrast clean and sharp. A walk-in door and fixed window on the main section give the living side its own separate access point.
What It's Built For
The front carport extends your covered footprint without enclosing it, giving you a shaded staging area, vehicle parking, or equipment zone right off the main bay. The roll-up door behind it keeps the enclosed section fully secured. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Dakota Ridge is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a clean, modern farmhouse look. Crisp white vertical steel panels, a dark charcoal metal roof, and dark trim accents give it sharp contrast and serious curb appeal. Multiple windows and two dedicated walk-in doors line the front face, keeping the layout flexible for any floor plan.
What It's Built For
The open lean-to attachment on the side gives you covered space for parking, equipment, or outdoor work without adding a fully enclosed bay. It's a practical addition that expands your usable footprint right out of the gate. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.
What It Is
The Homesteader is a fully enclosed steel barndominium shell with a classic American farmstead look. Silver-gray vertical steel panels sit above a dark lower wainscot band, topped with a dark metal roof and finished with barn-style wall sconces on the exterior. A large center bay opening gives full drive-through access, with two separate walk-in doors on each end keeping residential and working zones naturally divided.
What It's Built For
This shell is designed for buyers splitting the footprint between a working barn or shop on one side and living space on the other. The long rectangular layout keeps the floor plan flexible, and the wide center opening fits full-size farm equipment, livestock trailers, or large vehicles without any modifications. Built with 14-gauge steel and engineer-certified to local wind and snow load codes. EMB provides the metal building shell only. Occupancy requires Risk Category II classification with stamped engineered drawings per local code.

14-gauge steel, engineered to your local code
Every EMB barndominium is framed with 14-gauge steel, heavier than most prefab builders use. Before it ships, it's engineer-certified to your county's wind and snow load requirements. Stamped drawings come included to support your permit application.
You pick the footprint, roof pitch, door and window placement, lean-to configuration, and color. Walk-in doors, roll-up doors, and windows are standard. The rest is built to your order.
Financing is available. (208) 572-1441 to discuss your build.

Built for your property, whatever you're doing with it
Most customers have a clear use in mind: a primary residence on rural land, a farm shop with living quarters, or a commercial workspace they can also sleep in.
All of those work. EMB delivers the steel shell, fully enclosed and engineer-certified. You finish the interior to your specs, whether that's a full living area, a shop floor, or a split between both.
Barndominiums qualify for residential, agricultural, and commercial use. Your local zoning determines what's permitted on your property. Call (208) 572-1441 to talk through your layout.
Frequently Asked Questions
A metal barndominium is a fully enclosed steel shell built to be finished as a home, a workspace, or a combination of both. EMB provides the steel structure, engineered to local codes. The interior is left open for you to complete to your specifications. They're used as primary residences, farm homes, shop-and-home combinations, and commercial properties.
Pricing depends on size, configuration, roof style, and options. Call (208) 572-1441 or request a quote and we'll go through pricing based on your specific build.
Yes. Every EMB barndominium is engineer-certified to meet your local wind and snow load requirements. Stamped drawings are included with your order to support the permit application process with your county building department.
Yes. EMB provides the steel shell, and many customers finish the interior as a full-time residence. For any occupancy use, the building requires a minimum Risk Category II classification, which mandates stamped engineered drawings and structural calculations. EMB provides both. What's permitted on your property depends on local zoning - check with your county before purchasing.
Installation time depends on size and configuration. Most standard barndominiums are installed in a few days once the foundation is ready. Lead times from order to delivery vary by season and demand. Call (208) 572-1441 for current estimates.
In most counties, yes. Any permanent structure typically requires a permit. EMB provides engineer-stamped drawings with every order, which most permitting offices require as part of the application. Your local building department sets the specific requirements for your area.
EMB barndominiums are available in a range of sizes and can be configured to match your square footage requirements. Whether you need a compact single-story layout or a larger structure with a dedicated shop wing, we build to your specs. Call to discuss what works for your property.
Yes. Lean-tos can be added on one or both sides of the building. Customers use them for covered parking, equipment storage, or a shaded porch area. It's part of the configuration process when you set up your build.



























