BARNDOMINIUMS
Steel Building Kits for Living, Working & Everything In Between
Barndominiums — affectionately known as barndos — are the perfect fusion of barn-style function and modern home comfort. They offer an all-in-one building concept that delivers big in both form and function.
People who love open-concept living and having everything under one roof are drawn to the barndo lifestyle. Whether you’re dreaming of a wide-open home, a shop-house (shouse), a hobby haven, or a live-work retreat, a Miracle Truss® barndominium gives you the freedom to live life your way — fully in control, wide open, inside and out.
Car enthusiasts and hobbyists especially love barndo living because it allows them to work and play in one space. Some designs include mezzanine-style viewing lofts to overlook car collections or entertainment spaces. And while not every metal shouse includes a garage, many owners prefer the convenience and synergy of building it all into one unified structure.
Whatever your dream barndo looks like — we’re here to help bring it to life.
Key Benefits of Miracle Truss® Barndominiums
DIY-Friendly Barndominium Kits
Our bolt-together steel trusses and wood framing are designed to assemble easily with standard tools. No welding. No torch cutting. Just smart, straightforward building — DIY-capable and DIY-friendly.
Clear Span & Open Concept Design
Say goodbye to interior posts. Our wide-span steel trusses give you the freedom to design open living spaces, shop bays, lofts, mezzanines, and more — all within the same footprint.
Easy to Insulate & Finish
Thanks to wood secondary framing, adding insulation, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing is a breeze — using standard residential construction methods.
Customizable Layouts & Aesthetic Options
Want rustic? Industrial? Modern farmhouse? Sleek and contemporary? You choose the finishes — we’ll help design the perfect shell to fit your style.
Engineered for Your Site & Climate
Every Miracle Truss® barndominium is custom-engineered to meet your site’s specific snow load, wind, and seismic requirements — ensuring performance and peace of mind.
Future-Ready Flexibility
Need to grow later? Add a guest suite, extra shop space, or even a second level. Our modular building system makes it easy to expand as your needs evolve.
Why Use a Miracle Truss® Kit for Your Barndominium?
Built to Live In: The Hybrid Web Truss Advantage
Unlike many cold-formed or rigid-frame barndominium kits, the Miracle Truss® system uses welded structural steel trusses for superior core strength — paired with wood secondary framing where it performs best. This gives you:
- Easy interior finishing with standard materials
- Better insulation and climate control
- Long-lasting durability and structural integrity
- Clear-span layouts for wide-open, flexible floor plans
- A safer, more resilient structure in any climate
It’s truly the best of both building worlds: steel where it’s smart, wood where it works, and endless possibilities in between.
Popular Barndominium Sizes
Some of the most common configurations include:
30×40
Cozy 2–3 bedroom setup with small garage or shop
40×60
Ideal for families, shop-living combos, or home businesses
60×80
Perfect for large open-concept living and shop or multi-generational setups
Every build is fully engineered for your location — so you get the right fit, the first time.
Need help planning your layout?
Our team can help you explore popular floor plans, combo configurations, and even full custom designs — all tailored to your needs and local building codes.
Barndominiums Are Ideal For:
- Full-time residential living
- Vacation homes or cabins
- Home + shop (shouse) combinations
- Hobby farms & rural properties
- Weekend getaways
- Rental or Airbnb-style properties
- ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units)
- Retirement retreats
Why Homeowners Choose Miracle Truss® Barndominiums:
A Miracle Truss® barndominium isn’t just a “metal house”, it’s a live-work, play, and store-it-all headquarters. Our hybrid steel-and-wood barndominium kits are designed for open-concept living, steel-wood shop-houses (shouses), and modern barn-style homes where comfort, function, and flexibility all work together. Steel gives you the strength and clear spans. Wood horizontal studs (secondary framing) makes it easy to insulate, wire, finish, and make it feel like home.
With Miracle Truss® barndominiums, you can count on:
- Open, clear-span interiors for custom steel core barndominium floor plans, lofts, and shop bays
- Home + shop flexibility for hobby garages, business space, or toy storage under one solid steel framed roof
- Easy finishing inside thanks to wood secondary framing for drywall, plumbing, and electrical
- DIY-friendly metal barndominium kits that bolt together with standard tools (no welding required)
- Structural Steel Engineered performance for your site, snow and wind loads, and long-term peace of mind
From cozy barndominium homes to big shop-house combos, these steel building projects show what’s possible when you combine steel for strength, wood for flexibility, and your imagination for everything else.
Do Barndominiums Hold Their Value?
Modern buyers love space, flexibility, and low maintenance, all things barndominiums deliver naturally.
A Miracle Truss® barndo is:
- Long-lasting (Structural steel stand alone design, no rot, no buried posts)
- Expandable (easy to add lean-tos, bays, or whole sections later)
- Low maintenance (typical steel exterior – (roof) + pre-engineered frame)
- High-utility (home, shop, income space, storage… all in one)
- Strong resale appeal for lifestyle buyers seeking mixed-use living
Barndominiums have become one of the fastest-growing rural and exurban housing categories in the United States — and hybrid steel systems like @Miracle Truss is leading that trend.
Live Your Dream — On Your Terms
With a Miracle Truss® barndominium steel building kit, you’re not just building a house — you’re building a legacy. A space that works hard, lives easy, and stands the test of time.
Backed by our Lifetime Structural Warranty
Built to handle the elements
Designed to protect what matters most — your family, your passions, and your peace of mind.
Steel for strength. Wood for flexibility. Miracle Truss® for life.
BARNDO GALLERY
Take control of your project – From blueprint to build day, Miracle Truss® makes it easier.
Miracle Truss® brings together the best of steel and wood, with a system trusted nationwide for over 45 years. Built strong. Built smart. Built for your next project.
Feel free to call us at 800.208.1969 or send us a message through our website. Let’s explore how we can assist you with steel building kits for your building needs! We look forward to connecting with you soon!
