Shell boundaries
Confirm what shell or dried-in means in your proposal, including doors, windows and enclosure details.
Barndominiums & Shells
A little more room to live.
Bring your home and workspace together with a barndominium shell or a broader construction scope tailored to your plans.
PLAN THE PROJECT AROUND ITS PURPOSE
What to consider first.
Start by deciding what you want finished and what you plan to handle separately. A clearly defined shell, interior and utility scope makes proposals easier to compare.
Shell and dried-in building options
Shop and living-area layouts
Porches, windows and exterior doors
Coordination of foundation and building plans
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR
Is this the right fit?
FROM THE MBTX PORTFOLIO
Living space and covered outdoor room.
This company-wide portfolio exterior shows windows, enclosed space and a covered porch. Use those visible features to discuss the relationship between your indoor and outdoor spaces.
A selection of completed Metal Buildings of Texas projects.
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From dirt work
to finished structure.
FEATURED WORK · METAL BUILDINGS OF TEXAS
Explore our completed projects.
Step inside real projects completed by Metal Buildings of Texas. Explore the spaces, finishes and details that bring each building to life.
Luxury ranch-style barndominium
Luxury Ranch Style Barndo
A completed Metal Buildings of Texas barndominium with warm wood ceilings, a stone fireplace, open living space and covered outdoor areas.
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Ideas from real buildings.
A selection of completed Metal Buildings of Texas projects. Use the visible layouts and features as inspiration for your own project.
White metal building with windows and a long covered porch.
Metal Buildings of Texas — company-wide portfolio
Tall metal building with multiple windows and a covered corner.
Metal Buildings of Texas — company-wide portfolio
Windowed metal building shell with an open covered entry.
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Open metal building interior with windows along the sidewalls.
Metal Buildings of Texas — company-wide portfolioPROJECT QUESTIONS
Before you request a quote.
What is the difference between a shell and turnkey barndominium?+
A shell focuses on the agreed structural and enclosure work. A broader package may include additional trades and finishes. Neither label replaces a detailed written scope.
Can I combine a shop and living area?+
Bring the intended layout and how each area will be used. Connections between living and work spaces need project-specific design and review.
Should I choose doors and windows before the shell is planned?+
Establish their intended locations early. Openings affect the layout and enclosure; final selections and dimensions must coordinate with the approved design.
Can I use the online designer for a barndominium?+
It can help communicate exterior size and appearance where its available options fit your idea. It is not a residential floor-plan, engineering or permit package.
Barndominiums & Shells
Let’s plan what comes next.
Bring your site location, intended use and the decisions that matter most to your project.
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