The Basics
What Is a Metal Home Kit?
A metal home kit, also called a steel home kit or barndominium kit, is a package of engineered structural components designed to build a steel-framed home on your property.
At My Barndo Plans, we now sell weld-up metal kits. These kits include the engineered structural pieces needed to build the frame, but they are fabricated and welded on site by a qualified crew using engineered drawings.
That means you are not buying a pre-welded building delivered ready to stand. You are buying the structural steel package for a weld-up barndominium or metal home that is designed around our plans and built in the field for your specific project. Tools: Estimate your cost to build.
What makes a steel home kit different?
- → Pre-engineered structure — no guesswork on load calculations
- → Engineered off-site before delivery — faster erection on your land
- → 100% North American-made steel — sourced and fabricated domestically
- → Open clear-span design — no load-bearing interior walls required
- → 26-gauge metal siding & roofing with 40-year color warranty
- → Engineered structural plans included with every kit
- → Customizable floor plans — finalized before fabrication begins
Kit Types
Two Types of Metal Home Kits
Our steel home kits come in two construction systems. The right choice depends on your span requirements, local contractor availability, and how involved you want to be in the build process.
Steel Beam Kits
Weld-Up StructureOur Steel kits use 100% N. American-made structural steel coated in a oxide primer — a rust-inhibiting barrier that protects the frame for the life of the structure. Ideal for larger open-span homes.
- ✓ Structural steel frame
- ✓ Purlins, girts, and CNC-cut connection clips
- ✓ 26-gauge PBR metal siding — 40-yr color warranty
- ✓ 26-gauge PBR metal roofing — 40-yr color warranty
- ✓ Rake, eave, jamb & corner trim included
- ✓ Peak boxes and rake end caps
- ✓ Color-matched tek screws, butyl tape & closures
- ✓ Engineered structural plans included
- ✓ Delivery: 2–4 weeks (weld-up)
Light Gauge Steel Kits
Bolt-Together SystemCold-Formed Steel (CFS) kits are a more complete package — panels arrive pre-labeled and pre-drilled for electrical and plumbing runs, ready to bolt together. A great choice for a more turnkey build experience.
- ✓ All interior & exterior steel framing panels
- ✓ Steel roof trusses (ready to install)
- ✓ ZipSystem exterior sheathing (R3 standard)
- ✓ 26-gauge metal siding and roofing included
- ✓ Exterior people doors included
- ✓ Windows included
- ✓ Pre-drilled for electrical & plumbing runs
- ✓ Engineered structural plans included
Steel Home Kit Pricing — Kit Only
per sq ft · does not include foundation, erection, or finish-out
Browse Kits
Metal & Steel Home Kits with Prices
The 12 most accessible steel home kits from our catalog, sorted from lowest price. Every kit includes engineered plans and ships nationwide.
Why Steel
Why Build a Home from a Steel Kit?
Faster Build Time
Pre-engineered and final fabrication components arrive ready to fab.
Locked-In Material Cost
You price the kit upfront and lock in material costs before breaking ground. No surprise lumber price swings and no material shortages mid-build.
Built for Open Spans
Steel's strength-to-weight ratio enables clear-span construction — large open floor plans with no load-bearing interior walls limiting your layout.
Durable & Low Maintenance
Steel framing does not rot, warp, or attract termites. A properly built steel home requires far less structural maintenance than wood-framed alternatives over its lifetime.
Fire & Weather Resistant
Steel does not contribute to fire spread the way wood framing does, and every kit is engineered to meet your local wind and snow load requirements.
Engineered to Your Plan
Every kit is fabricated around your specific floor plan. Structural engineering is included — you are not buying a generic box, you are buying a home designed for your layout.
What's in the Kit
What Your Steel Home Kit Includes
Here is exactly what comes with a steel home kit — and what you will need to arrange separately. No surprises.
✓ Included in Your Kit
- ✓ Primary and secondary structural steel framing
- ✓ Purlins, girts, and CNC-cut connection clips
- ✓ 26-gauge PBR metal siding in your color choice — 40-yr warranty
- ✓ 26-gauge PBR metal roofing — 40-yr color warranty
- ✓ Rake, eave, jamb, and corner trim
- ✓ Peak boxes and rake end caps
- ✓ Color-matched tek screws for panels
- ✓ Butyl tape and PBR closures
- ✓ Engineered structural plans
- ✓ Doors & windows (can be added via kit configurator)
✗ Not Included in Base Kit
- ✗ Foundation (slab, crawlspace, or basement)
- ✗ Erection and installation labor
- ✗ Equipment (crane, telehandler, etc.)
- ✗ Garage doors
- ✗ Interior finish-out (drywall, flooring, trim)
- ✗ Plumbing and electrical rough-in
- ✗ Porch rafters and posts (typically wood)
- ✗ Stamped engineering (if required by your county)
- ✗ Landscaping
Steel vs. Wood
Steel Frame Homes vs. Wood Frame Construction
| Steel Home Kit | Traditional Wood Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Build Speed | ✓ Faster — pre-engineered, fabricated on-site | Slower — framed on-site piece by piece |
| Material Cost Predictability | ✓ Locked in at order — no lumber price swings | Subject to lumber market volatility |
| Open Span Capability | ✓ Clear span up to 200+ ft — no interior load-bearing walls | Limited by load-bearing walls and engineered beams |
| Rot & Pest Resistance | ✓ Steel does not rot, warp, or attract termites | Vulnerable to moisture damage and pest infestation |
| Fire Resistance | ✓ Steel does not contribute to fire spread | Wood framing accelerates fire spread |
| Structural Longevity | ✓ 50+ year structural lifespan with proper care | Highly dependent on climate and maintenance |
| Design Flexibility | ✓ Open floor plans, large windows, flexible layout | Floor plan constrained by structural wall placement |
| Contractor Availability | ✓ Requires a steel erector or welder | General framing crews widely available |
How It Works
From Kit Order to Move-In
Choose Your Plan
Browse our metal home kit plans and select the floor plan and footprint that fits your property and lifestyle.
Configure & Order
Customize your kit — siding color, roofing, doors, windows — and lock in your material price before fabrication begins.
Fabrication & Delivery
Your kit is engineered to your plan specs and delivered to your site. Steel Kit ships in 2–4 weeks.
Erect & Finish
Your contractor erects the steel structure on your foundation. Interior finish-out follows at your own pace and budget.
Ready to Find Your Steel Home Kit?
Our metal home kits are open-span, American-made steel structures designed to be lived in. Every kit includes engineered plans and ships nationwide.
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