Post-frame construction is most commonly referred to as “pole barns,“ but is also an excellent option for commercial needs, agricultural buildings, garages, mother-in-law suites, man caves, she-sheds, pool houses, guest nests, and more.
At 42 Parallel Construction, we are helping Mid-Michigan homeowners, farmers, and business owners bring their vision to life with post-frame construction. Whether it’s a man cave, a hobby shop, a storage building, or a recreational space, our durable structures are built to match your lifestyle—and your ambitions.
We deliver practical, durable buildings for residential, agricultural, and commercial use—customizable in size, layout, and features to meet the demands of any project.
Commercial & Light Commercial
Turn-key post-frame commercial buildings engineered for seamless functionality for your business or workspace.
Agricultural
Post-frame agricultural buildings designed to protect your equipment, livestock, and crops while standing up to the demands of everyday farm life.
Residential Outbuildings
Post-frame residential outbuildings built to provide functional, durable space for garages, workshops, storage, and hobbies.
Barndominium shells
Barndominiums (commonly referred to as “Barndos”) are post-frame homes. Compared to traditional stick-frame homes, Barndo’s have an accelerated construction time period. Like pole barns, the exterior finish can be metal, wood, or vinyl. Barndominiums have the strength and ease of post-frame construction with the look of conventional framing. When designing a Barndo, the interior layout is highly customizable and can be either an open or closed concept depending on your taste and lifestyle.
We provide high-quality post-frame barndominium shells that give you a solid, weather-tight structure that is fully framed, dried-in, and ready for interior trades such as plumbing, electrical, and drywall, giving you the flexibility to finish the space your way. Our approach keeps construction costs manageable while ensuring a durable, well-built foundation for your dream home or workspace. Practical, reliable, and built by Mid-Michigan’s post-frame leaders—your barndominium starts here.
Post-frame construction does not require interior load-bearing walls or a solid concrete foundation. The design involves creating the outline of the structure with posts that are cemented into footers that are anchored 4-6 feet below ground. The roof is commonly sheeted with metal, but shingles can also be used. The exterior walls can be completed with metal, wood, or vinyl. This type of construction is great if you are looking for open-concept spaces, versatility, and an accelerated building phase.
Stick-frame construction requires a solid concrete foundation on top of which the building framework is created. This design draws strength and support from the network of interior walls made with 2 x 4 studs spaced 16 or 24 inches apart. This type of construction is ideal if you are looking for basement space, multiple levels, closed-concept floor plans, and intricate roof designs. 42P is proud to offer both methods of construction and work closely with you to decide which is best suited for your individual project.
