What is the cheapest way to build a horse barn?

The cheapest way to build a horse barn is often by using a prefabricated horse barn kit. Kits come with all the materials and plans included, helping you avoid overbuying and reducing waste. Since everything is pre-measured and ready to assemble, you save on labor and construction time while still getting a sturdy, functional barn for your horses.

Is it cheaper to build a pole barn or buy a kit?

Pole barns usually cost less to build than stick-built structures because they use fewer materials, take less time to construct, and don’t need a full concrete foundation. They still provide a strong, dependable building at a much lower overall price.

What is the life expectancy of a pole barn?

With good materials and regular maintenance, a pole barn can last anywhere from 40 to 60 years or even longer. Its lifespan largely depends on factors such as construction quality, local weather conditions, and how well it’s cared for over time.

What keeps pole barn posts from rotting?

In horse barns, preventing post rot is essential for long-term stability. Using pressure-treated wood, adding gravel or concrete at the base, and ensuring good drainage around the posts all help keep moisture away. These steps protect the barn’s structure and keep it strong and secure for years of daily use.

Horse Barn Kits

At New Holland Supply, we understand that Lancaster County horse owners need a structure that balances daily functionality with long-term durability. provides horse barn kits built with 27-gauge metal and treated lumber to withstand Pennsylvania’s unpredictable weather. We deliver complete, contractor-ready packages directly to your property. Choose to manage the build yourself or have our craftsmen handle the assembly, with designs ranging from small stables in Gap to 50-stall facilities in Lititz.

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Why Choose a Horse Barn Kit

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A horse barn kit simplifies your project by providing matched materials in a single package. Kits help reduce planning time, eliminate sourcing issues, and provide predictable quality from start to finish. You choose the stall layout, overall size, and features, while your builder completes the assembly using materials delivered directly to your site.

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*Only the shell is offered, the interior of the Horse Barn is not finished*

32×60 Barn Kit

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SKU: 9762

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What’s Inside a New Holland Supply Horse Barn Kit?

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Our horse barn kits include the materials needed to build the exterior shell along with the stall and layout options required for a functional, contractor-ready structure. Each package is engineered to streamline construction with matched components delivered together for efficient installation.

Standard Materials Include:

• Treated posts
• Pre-engineered trusses
• Treated skirtboard
• 27-gauge metal roofing
• 27-gauge metal siding in your choice of profile
• All required trim
• Fasteners and hardware

Local Pro Tip: In addition to doors, windows, and overhangs, you can customize your kit with cupolas and weather vanes to give your barn that iconic Pennsylvania Dutch silhouette.

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Standard Features

To ensure your Horse Barn is both functional and durable, we craft each one with the following standard features:

• Treated posts
• Headers and truss carriers
• Pre-engineered trusses
• 2×8 treated skirtboard
• 2×4 purlins and girts
• Footer blocks and Sakrete
• 4″ GRK structural screws for headers

• Therma-Guard R-9 vapor barrier
• Foam closures under ridge cap
• Foam closure strips at eaves

• 27-gauge metal roof
• 27-gauge metal siding
• Everlast metal roofing
• Painted steel ridge cap
• Rake and corner trim
• Gutter apron
• Overhead door trim
• Double angle at gables
• Base angle

• 12″ eave overhangs
• Flush gables

• 10′ x 8′ overhead garage door
• ProDoor garage door(s)
• 36″ × 80″ fiberglass or steel entry door(s)
• White, vinyl single-hung windows

Sizing & Material Options in PA

New Holland Supply offers a wide range of sizing options so you can create a Horse Barn that fits your Pennsylvania property and purpose.

Widths commonly start around 24 feet and extend to 80 feet or wider.
Lengths begin around 30 feet and can exceed 200 feet.
Standard steel is 28-gauge with an optional upgrade to 26-gauge.

Treated posts and framing lumber are included for long-term durability in all climates across our service area. Roofing and siding are available in multiple profiles, including board and batten.

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FAQs About Horse Barn Kits in Lancaster County

Most pole barns don’t require standard footings. The posts are typically placed into the ground or secured on concrete piers, giving the structure solid support without the need for a full concrete foundation.

The most budget-friendly way to build a horse barn in Pennsylvania is by using a prefabricated horse barn kit. Because New Holland Supply packages all materials and plans together, you eliminate the cost of custom architectural drawings and reduce expensive job-site waste. By streamlining the assembly, you significantly lower the labor costs typically associated with custom builds in the Mid-Atlantic.

Buying a Horse Barn Kit is significantly more affordable than a traditional stick-built barn. Pole-frame construction requires fewer raw materials and less intensive labor. Since it doesn’t require a continuous concrete foundation, which is a major expense in PA due to the frost line, you get a professional-grade structure at a fraction of the cost of traditional masonry or stick-framing.

Yes, most townships in Lancaster County require a building permit for any permanent structure. While requirements vary between municipalities like Earl, Warwick, or Leacock, our kits are engineered to meet standard Pennsylvania building codes, which usually makes the approval process straightforward. We always recommend consulting your local zoning officer before starting your project.

Yes, though not a full foundation. To meet Pennsylvania’s frost depth requirements and support the weight of the structure, posts are typically set on concrete footers or “cookies” placed at the bottom of the hole. This provides a solid base that prevents the barn from settling into Lancaster’s clay-heavy soil.

With high-quality materials and regular maintenance, a pole barn can last 40 to 60 years or even longer. To ensure this longevity in the Pennsylvania climate, our kits feature:

27-Gauge Metal: We use heavy-duty 27-gauge metal roofing and siding, which is thicker and more durable than standard 29-gauge options.
Treated Lumber: Our kits include treated posts and treated skirtboards designed for long-term durability in all climates across our service area.

Weather Protection: We include features like the Therma-Guard R-9 vapor barrier and foam closures to protect the structure from moisture and drafts.

To help you prevent post rot, we use high-grade pressure-treated lumber and recommend a well-drained gravel sub-base. This combination is essential for enduring the moisture-retaining clay soil found throughout PA and the Northeast, ensuring your barn remains structurally sound for 40 to 60 years.

Northeast Horse Barn Kit Service Area

Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
North Carolina

Rhode Island
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia

New Holland Supply’s horse barn kits are built for the year-round weather of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, serving states from Pennsylvania through West Virginia. We source materials suited for cold winters, hot summers, and coastal conditions, and we deliver throughout the region. Shipping is available nationwide, but may be less cost-effective outside our core service area.