Sleek & Modern Steel Barndominium in Westcliffe, Colorado

A resident of Westcliffe, Colorado, wanted an affordable, versatile, weather and pest-resistant place to call home and ordered a pre-engineered steel barndominium from Sunward Steel in March 0f 2024.

No detail was left to chance in this residential masterpiece, which boasts 2,400 square feet of unobstructed living space on the ground floor and offers an impressive combination of modern amenities and rustic charm. An interior mezzanine adds even more usable space to the steel home, and a large lean-to awning creates covered porch areas on the ground floor and upper level, giving residents comfortable, multi-season places to dine, relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery.

A column-free, multi-car garage keeps cars, trucks, lawn maintenance equipment and other items safe and ready for use during all four seasons, while a combination of striking finishes adds beauty and visual interest to the home inside and out. Ash Gray exterior paint and complementary Burnished Slate trim complete the look, enhancing the home’s curb appeal while giving it a clean, finished appearance that blends well with the surrounding landscape.

The inside of the metal barndominium also boasts high-end features and finishes throughout, and Sunward Steel designed the structure to meet or exceed local building codes, making it a strong and highly durable alternative to traditional wood, concrete or brick alternatives. Contemporary, striking and designed to last the long haul with only minimal maintenance, this prefabricated steel barndominium serves as a prime example of the strength, beauty and versatility of steel construction, showcasing why metal is increasingly become the material of choice for today’s discerning home buyers.

Building Specifications

Constructed from ultra-durable steel components, this metal barndominium is 40’x60’x18’/24.67’ when raised, and overhead it has a rugged steel roof with a slight 2:12 pitch. There are nine windows in a variety of sizes distributed throughout, letting plenty of natural sunlight in while creating a light, bright residential feel on the inside.

The following doors are additional customizations, offering easy and convenient entry inside:

  • (3) 3’4”x7’2” walk doors
  • (1) 4’4”x7’2” walk door
  • (1) 12’x12’ overhead door
  • (1) 17’x8’ overhead door

The steel home also features a 115-mph wind speed rating and a 50-psf snow load, enhancing durability given the community’s mountainous location and the significant snowfall the area sees during the wintertime.