What is a pole building kit?

A pole building kit is a complete, pre-engineered package of materials needed to construct a post-frame structure — also called a pole barn. PBS Direct kits include all structural lumber (posts, trusses, girts, purlins), metal roofing and siding panels in your chosen color, a full trim package, and all fasteners. Post-frame construction uses large vertical posts as the primary structural support, eliminating the need for a continuous perimeter foundation. This makes pole buildings significantly faster and more affordable than conventional stick-built or concrete block structures. PBS Direct ships building kits free to anywhere in the continental US , with a lead time of 3–6 weeks from order to delivery at your job site.

What exactly comes in a PBS Direct pole building kit?

Every PBS Direct Bildabarn kit ships complete — no separate sourcing required. A standard kit includes: Structural lumber — posts, roof trusses, wall girts, roof purlins, and headers Metal roofing and siding panels — all panels in your chosen color, cut to your building's dimensions Complete trim package — ridge cap, eave trim, gable trim, corner trim, base angle, door jamb trim, and closure strips, all color-matched Fasteners — all metal-to-wood screws, color-matched to your panel selection Assembly documentation — instructions covering the full build sequence Not included in the standard kit: concrete for footings or slab, garage doors, personnel doors, windows, and insulation — all available separately at pbsdirect.com. Contact our team to customize color, size, or features.

What is the difference between a pole building kit and a steel building kit?

PBS Direct sells both types. The right choice depends on your budget, required span, and intended use. Pole building kits (post-frame) use large wood posts as the primary structure, with metal roofing and siding on the exterior. They are the most cost-effective option for residential garages, workshops, agricultural buildings, and light commercial use. Post-frame buildings are faster to erect, work well on unlevel sites, and do not require a full concrete slab foundation . Steel building kits use an all-steel structural frame — columns, rafters, and girts are all steel. They offer larger clear-span widths without interior posts, higher fire resistance, and a longer structural lifespan. Steel buildings require a full concrete slab and are better suited to commercial, industrial, or large clear-span agricultural applications. For most garages, workshops, and farm buildings under 60 ft wide, a pole building kit will be the more economical choice.

How much does a pole building kit cost at PBS Direct?

PBS Direct pole building kit prices depend on size and configuration. Current pricing from the Bildabarn line: Small (20×20 to 22×30 ft) — from $13,388 (The Boone) to $15,975 (The Houston) — garages and compact workshops Mid-size (24×30 to 30×40 ft) — from $15,750 (The Ranger) to $25,750 (The Heritage) — two-car garages, farm storage, multi-use shops Large (30×50 to 40×80 ft) — from $24,525 (The Sequoia) to $44,250 (The Monroe) — large workshops, warehouses, agricultural buildings Jumbo (50×70 ft) — from $42,250 (The Yukon) — large commercial or agricultural structures All kit prices include free shipping to the continental US. Budget separately for garage doors, windows, insulation, and concrete work. ShopPay financing is available at checkout for orders up to $30,000.

What foundation does a pole building require?

One of the main advantages of post-frame construction is that it does not require a full perimeter foundation — the posts themselves carry the structural load. The three most common foundation approaches are: Direct burial in concrete (most common) — posts are set in holes augered below the local frost line, with concrete poured around each post. Posts must be rated for ground contact (UC4B or higher treatment level). This is the most economical method. PBS Direct carries post-frame foundation protection products designed for this application. Concrete piers with post base brackets — concrete piers or sonotubes are poured below the frost line, and steel post base brackets are anchored to the top. The wood post sits on the bracket above grade, keeping wood entirely out of contact with soil and moisture. Concrete slab with embedded or bracketed posts — if a full concrete floor is desired, posts can be embedded before the slab is poured, or post base brackets can be anchored into the cured slab. PBS Direct carries foundation protection products in the Post Frame Foundation Protection collection.