Santa Rosa, California Steel Barndominium

A homebuyer based in Santa Rosa, California, wanted an eye-catching, low-maintenance place to call home and ordered this custom steel barndominium through Metal Building Outlet in mid-May of 2024.

Fully customized inside and out to meet the buyer’s needs and desires, the climate-controlled metal home has 875 square feet of space on the ground floor and another 875 square feet on a second-story mezzanine. Designed for easy, comfortable living while serving another function at the same time, steel barndominiums are surging in popularity across the country, with many homebuyers opting for metal buildings that serve double-duty as residences and workshops, garages, horse barns and so on.

The steel barndominium has eight large windows, creating a bright, airy interior, and a pitched steel roof that allows rain to drain off easily, protecting the interior against potential leaks. A 2’ overhang along all four outside walls created covered outdoor space while keeping the walls protected from the elements.

Powerful R-38 and R-25 Energy Saver insulation systems in the roof and walls make the space suited for year-round living and comfort, and they also reduce the owners’ energy bills by boosting the building’s thermal performance.