Integrity Studios

When you have a beautiful view how could you not want to spend all your time outside? This client was ready to just that. We started by extending their upper patio so they could come out to grill, sit, share a meal or just admire the view. To make things a little more convenient for them we tied the extension into the side and front porch. Just imagine you come home from the grocery store and while your family unloads groceries and puts them away you can just walk straight to the back porch and enjoy a fancy coffee

This addition really made the whole home feel larger. We were also able to repair storm damage that had occurred to the chimney and eave.

Using rebar rather than wood balusters not only allows more of a view but will hold up against the weather much longer

Plenty of space to spread out and enjoy your time

They even added a screened in section so they can enjoy the space in the rain or when the bugs are too much to handle

One of my favorite parts of every job are the tiny details, the finishing touches. While we could have left the metal frame against the house adding this custom trim just kicks things up a notch and makes things look seamless

You may be asking yourself, “What exactly is a pole barn and why would I want to build one?” Simply put a pole barn uses posts directly embedded into the ground rather than a traditional concrete foundation. There are a few reasons building a pole barn would be a better fit for you than a traditional concrete foundation. To name a few it will most likely be easier on your budget, can be finished quicker and often times is able to be completed by the home owner.

Since you are embedding posts directly into the ground often times you avoid needing large equipment saving yourself both time and money. Depending on where you are building this can however change. For example the home owner we helped was building into a hillside so we did indeed need large equipment and even a concrete retaining wall.

No concrete means no dry time. Thanks to the posts and roof trusses supporting the weight of the roof there is no need to worry about load bearing walls. Once your posts are in place you can throw the rest of the building up pretty quickly.

Many home owners feel confident in taking on this project themselves since they are not using large equipment, having to pour concrete and the materials are more basic. Some people choose to either fully enclose or partially enclose the space. Both options are still usually able to be completed with ease.

Now that you have an idea of what a pole barn is you may be asking yourself “Why would I want to add one to my property?” There are so many reasons people choose to build a pole barn! There are times when you could use a little extra protection but you don’t really need a fully enclosed building. Think outside toys, lawn equipment, wood piles, trailers, boats and more. It would also make a great outdoor meeting place. Picnics, family gatherings, youth hangouts, birthday parties, bookclub and so much more.

This pole barn was built to hold the homeowners trailers and tractor and also provides a place for him to work on projects

As with most projects there are a large range of options and upgrades that can be made. Not everyone enjoys a diy project and that’s where Integrity Builders comes in! We are here to help bring your dreams to life.

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