4 Uses for American Barns

We're starting to see more and more American barns popping up in Australia, and for good reason. An American-style barn is a versatile building used by people for a lot of things besides storing farm equipment. Contrary to its cowboy image, the American barn is a handy addition to your property whether you live in the country or a suburb. Here are four uses for an American barn that may make your life a little easier—and improve your property value:

  

1.  Garages – For better or for worse, many homes in Australia are built without an attached garage. Unfortunately, that leaves your car exposed to the elements, including dust, rain and the damaging UV radiation from the sun. A carport is a common solution, but it offers only partial protection and no storage space. American barns are inexpensive, easy to assemble, and provide a perfect garage space with ample room for your vehicle and anything else you want to keep out of the elements, like your lawn mower.

2.  More storage than you'll ever need – Everybody has stuff they need to store—and most of us don't have enough space for it. Even worse, we tend to accumulate more things that need storage over time. Whether you need to store important family heirlooms, seasonal tools and equipment, holiday decorations, or just plain old junk you haven't had a chance to sort through, an America barn is the ideal way to do it. Offering total protection from the elements, American Barns also have more total storage area than other buildings of the same size: large equipment can be parked on the floor, shelves can be added along either side, and the rafters offer the perfect solution for large objects you rarely use.

3.  Stables – If you keep horses, you know the value of a good stable. The best stables have good ventilation and plenty of space so horses aren't nipping at each other. American barns excel in both departments, with a high ceiling and surprising amount of room.

4.  An entertainment room – The side rooms on American barns, or the entire structure, can easily become an extension of your living space. Options for American barns today include things like windows, skylights, and sliding screen doors, and they can even be retro-fitted with options like carpeting, electricity, and HVAC systems.

Of course, American barns aren't the only style of structure that can be put to good use by homeowners, but they are one of the more versatile. Have you considered an American Barn for your needs?