Pole Barn Siding Wainscoting How To

Have you wondered how to install steel siding on a pole barn.

Pole barn siding wainscoting how to.

Wainscoting your pole barn involves adding a three foot strip of steel along the outside base with a contrasting paint color usually matching the roof. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes and are almost always recommended. The bottom part of the metal is often the most likely to be damaged and it is easier and cheaper to replace a 3 piece of metal rather than a 14 or 16 piece. The sheets cover 3 foot so it goes up pretty fast.

Wainscot isn t just for looks either. There are numerous options available to create the look you are after on your pole barn including using lap siding galvanized steel painted steel log siding and many others. Typically the bottom 3 of the sidewall metal will match your roof color but other options and heights are available. Pole barn wainscoting is similar with the exception that it typically uses steel.

Much like the wainscot often used on interior walls in houses wainscot on your pole building can be used to create a two toned sidewall on your post frame building adding to your building s visual appeal. It is usually a different color but can also be the same color as the rest of the wall. In this video i show how easy it can be. Here are some examples of different applications of wainscoting on our pole buildings.