Building a
Barndo
in Indiana?
We're the steel behind Indiana's barndominiums. Metal roofing panels, board & batten siding, custom trim — American-made, cut to your specs, ready when your crew is.
Supplying American-made barndominium steel to contractors and Indiana homeowners.
Video: Maximum Contracting — Cloverdale, Indiana
The Basics
What Is a
Barndominium?
A barndominium — or "barndo" — is a post-frame structure built like a pole barn on the outside, finished like a house on the inside. They go up faster than stick-built homes, cost less per square foot, and look incredible when you wrap them in quality metal.
In Indiana, barndominiums are exploding in popularity. They make sense here — rural lots, ag zoning, and a culture that appreciates building something that lasts. The steel exterior is what sets the look and protects everything inside. That's where we come in.
Barndominiums go by a lot of names. You'll hear the same structure called different things depending on who you're talking to:
The Steel Package
What Your
Barndo Needs
From Us
Every barndominium is a custom build — but the exterior steel package breaks down into the same core components. Here's what Indiana Metal fabricates for barndo projects:
Roof Panels
The roof takes the most abuse — hail, wind, snow, 30-year Indiana weather cycles. We fabricate roofing panels in multiple profiles to match your pitch, style, and budget. Standing seam is the premium barndo choice. MP36 or MP150 are excellent for exposed-fastener builds.
Wall Siding
The siding is what people see. It defines the look of your entire build. Board & batten is the dominant barndo siding choice right now — clean, modern, vertical lines. We also fabricate MP36 siding for a more agricultural look, and wainscoting options for contrast.
Custom Trim
Trim is where barndominiums either look sharp or look amateur. Ridge caps, eave trim, gable trim, window wraps, door jambs — we fabricate standard trim in stock and custom profiles for anything unusual. Color-matched to your panel choice, up to 20' lengths.
Fasteners & Accessories
Color-matched fasteners, closure strips, ridge vents, underlayment — all the small stuff that makes the difference between a watertight install and a callback. We stock the right fasteners for every panel we fabricate.
Wainscoting & Accents
High-end barndo builds mix panel profiles for contrast and visual interest — a standing seam roof with board & batten siding, or wood grain steel accents on gable ends. We can fabricate all the profiles your design calls for in coordinated colors.
Building Packages
Want everything coordinated in one order? Our post-frame building packages bundle roofing, siding, trim, and fasteners with cost estimates included. Design your shell with our free Post Frame Designer tool and we'll quote it within 48 hours.
Panel Selection Guide
Which Panel
for Your
Barndo?
Not all metal panels are the same, and the right choice depends on your look, your pitch, and your budget. Here's a straightforward breakdown of what we fabricate and where each panel fits on a barndominium.
Panel selection is one of the most common questions we get. Our team can look at your plans and tell you exactly what to order — no upselling, no runaround.
Call (765) 657-2828| Panel | Best For | Fastener |
|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Premium Roof |
High-end barndo roofs, low slope, architectural look | Hidden |
| MP150 Residential Roof |
Residential barndo roofing, better rib height, great value | Exposed |
| MP36 Versatile |
Roof or siding, utility and ag builds, budget barndo | Exposed |
| Board & Batten Premium Siding |
Modern farmhouse look, primary siding on high-end barndo | Hidden |
| Steel Batten Siding |
Clean vertical look, pairs well with standing seam roof | Hidden |
| Wood Grain Steel Accent |
Gable accents, interior ceilings, wainscoting | Exposed |
Indiana-Made
Your Barndo
Deserves
Indiana Steel
We fabricate every panel at our Bainbridge facility using American-made steel coated with Sherwin-Williams coil coatings. That's not a talking point — it's how we've operated since 2018. Your barndominium will still look good in 40 years. We guarantee it.
Warranty Coverage
Built to Last.
Backed to Prove It.
40-Year Paint Warranty
Every panel we fabricate comes with a 40-year Sherwin-Williams-backed paint warranty. That covers fade, chalk, and peel — the three things that make metal roofs look old. Yours won't.
- Covers all standard panel profiles
- Sherwin-Williams coil coating backed
- Applies to roofing and siding panels
- Available in 26+ colors
Weathertight Warranty
This is the one contractors and barndo builders use when they want to offer their clients the full package. Indiana Metal's Weathertight Warranty covers the complete installation — materials AND labor — when installed by one of our certified subcrews with field management on site.
- Material + labor coverage
- Indiana Metal field manager on site
- Certified subcrew installation
- Available for roofing and siding
- Most comprehensive warranty we offer
Common Questions