Steel Barndominium in Jacksonville, Florida

Sunward Steel Buildings, Inc., manufactured and delivered this pre-engineered metal building to a customer in Jacksonville, Florida, in August of 2021.

Eye-catching and highly customized, the metal building functions as a “barndominium,” or a structure that serves as both a residence and some type of work, shop, or garage space, and has about 5,000 square feet of usable space. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom metal barndominium includes a kitchen, a lounge area, and an attached garage and has notable upgrades throughout ranging from an indoor pool, water fountain feature, and double-stacked fireplace to an accessible roof area that will function as a rooftop garden.

Attractive and multifunctional, this steel barnodiminium serves as a prime example of the versatility of steel construction and offers the same aesthetic appeal as a traditional wood home.

The Soaring Popularity of Steel Barndominiums

Soaring lumber and home costs and a growing number of Americans working from home means barndominiums that combine residential and workspace are surging in popularity. Often constructed to look like traditional homes or barns, these economical, easy-to-raise metal buildings are highly customizable and come in a wide range of styles and designs.

Located in northeastern Florida, Jacksonville is part of Duval County. The city sits about 40 miles northwest of St. Augustine and about a 72-mile drive from Gainesville.

Building Specification

Spacious and built to last, the metal barndominium is 70’x60.5’x14’/19.83’ once erect, while the attached garage area is 33’x28.25’x16.06’/16.75’. Overhead, both the main residence and the garage have heavy-duty Galvalume steel roofs offering protection from the Florida elements, with the main building’s roof featuring a 1:12 roof pitch and the steel garage’s roof boasting a 0.25:12 roof pitch.

Distributed between the attached metal buildings are (19) framed door and window openings in a variety of sizes. Included are:

  • (6) 3’4”x7’2” walk door openings
  • (4) 12’x12’ overhead door openings
  • (1) 8’x8’ overhead door opening
  • (3) 9’x8’ overhead door openings
  • (1) 4’x6.67’ walk door opening
  • (1) 3’x8’ window opening
  • (1) 6’x12’ window opening
  • (1) 5.75’x6’ window opening
  • (1) 27’ wide garage door

There is also a screened opening above the home’s indoor pool area.

The steel barndominium also has several climate-related customizations throughout. It has gutters and downspouts lining the roof, which divert rainwater away from the building, helping control condensation. It also has a high, 140-mph wind rating in consideration of the building codes in place in the area and the strong storm and hurricane activity often seen throughout the region.