Turnkey Barndominium Engineering & Construction
Move-In Ready Dream Homes. Fixed-Contract Certainty.
Built upon a 50-year legacy of structural excellence, Inco Steel Buildings, Inc. delivers single-source professional services, partnering exclusively with North Carolina commercial, residential, industrial, and agricultural developers who demand expert architectural planning, clear-span engineering integration, and fixed-price contract certainty; within this framework, we focus on delivering rigorously well-planned projects in a timely manner.
Inco Steel Buildings, Inc. and John Inman design-build fully engineered, turnkey, and move-in ready barndominium dream homes across North Carolina. Operating under a single-source general contracting framework, we bridge the gap between heavy-duty commercial block physics and luxury custom residential architectures. We completely eliminate speculative internet pricing games by anchoring your residential pipeline to definitive, fixed-contract pricing.To deliver unmatched asset preservation, we construct three distinct types of true barndominium residences engineered with high-wind ratings and total steel exterior envelopes. Every structural tier features premium commercial-grade PBR roof panels, high-tensile PBR wall siding, and heavy 26-gauge steel exterior trim, architectural overhangs, integrated gutters, and targeted downspouts custom-calculated to withstand severe coastal and local North Carolina elements. MATCH EXTERIOR: We can match your barndo exterior to an existing house. See bottom of page for more informtaion.
Our Three Core Barndominium Structural Frameworks
- ✓ 1. Patented SolidStud™ Advanced Wood-Frame System STUD (2X6) HOUSE FRAMING WITH METAL ROOF & WALLS (24 OR 26 GAUGE): This configuration pairs a heavy-duty, zero-deflection continuous column profile with conventional 2x6 timber stud wall framing to form an incredibly rigid interior home framework. The home shell is fully protected by a continuous commercial-grade PBR roof, heavy PBR steel siding, and robust 26-gauge steel exterior trim, perimeter overhangs, gutters, and downspout systems.
- ✓ 2. CFS (Cold-Formed Steel) Conventional Metal Framework STUD (2X6) HOUSE FRAMING INSIDE METAL BUILDING: An advanced all-metal build using high-strength light-gauge steel studs, metal wall sections, and engineered metal roof trusses. This delivers complete commercial fire ratings, absolute dimensional stability, and insect immunity. The exterior is locked down airtight with a premium PBR roof, architectural PBR siding panels, and heavy-duty 26-gauge steel exterior trim wraps, overhang profiles, gutters, and downspouts.
- ✓ 3. Red Iron Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Core Shell STUD (2X6) HOUSE FRAMING INSIDE METAL BUILDING: The industrial gold standard for wide clear-span layouts. This method anchors primary industrial red oxide treated I-beams to footings, erecting a massive commercial shield box with a complete custom home engineered inside. The interior living footprint can be framed with either wood studs or metal studs depending on your architectural metrics. The exterior envelope is wrapped in high-wind rated PBR roof panels, structural PBR steel siding, and matching 26-gauge steel exterior trim, deep overhang assemblies, eave gutters, and heavy downspouts.
🔒 Single-Source Project Leadership: Having successfully partnered with hundreds of individual clients, John Inman guides every single custom build configuration through our strict design-build integration pipeline. By maintaining absolute single-source General Contracting oversight and corporate liability under one fixed contract, we coordinate all engineering handoffs, foundation seals, zoning codes, and framing logistics seamlessly. We ensure your project footprint is flawlessly configured to deliver total compliance, maximum durability, and structural peace of mind from initial concept to keys in hand.
Turnkey Interior Finish Tier Options
Our single-source design-build approach gives you complete control over your home's fit-out parameters. We customize every barndominium floor plan layout across three standardized, high-density interior quality levels to deliver full fixed-contract price certainty:
Essential, cost-effective baseline engineering.
• Durable sheet vinyl or standard tile flooring
• Quality laminate or laminate-bevel counters
• Standard builder-grade flat panel cabinetry
• Full plumbing and electrical trim packages
• Level 1 plumbing and light fixture packages
• Central split-system air-source heat pump
• Thermal: R-21 and R-38 Fiberglass Batt
• Monolithic Slab Foundation System
Upgraded family durability and custom warmth.
• High-traffic ceramic tile or Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP)
• Polished solid stone or granite countertops
• Quality semi-custom soft-close cabinets
• Upgraded crown molding and millwork trim
• Level 2 plumbing and light fixture packages
• High-efficiency air-source heat pump or a multi-zone split system paired with electric or hybrid backup heat
• Thermal: R-21 and R-38 Fiberglass Batt
• Monolithic Slab Foundation System
Elite architectural details and premium materials.
• Premium large-format tile or engineered hardwood
• Custom solid-stone, quartz, or marble counters
• Elite fully-custom architectural cabinetry
• Professional heavy-timber beam accents and trims
• Level 3 plumbing and light fixture packages
• Multi-zone, variable-capacity (modulating) inverter heat pump or dual-fuel hybrid system paired with an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) and advanced central controls.
• Thermal: R-21 and R-38 Fiberglass Batt. Op. Closed-Cell Spray Foam
• Monolithic Slab Foundation System
* Specific fixture configurations, mechanical system up-gages, and interior floor plan adjustments vary per build. All structural shell metrics remain built strictly to heavy-duty high-wind North Carolina building codes.
Proprietary Exterior Symmetrical Matching
For clients expanding an active homestead, family compound, or multi-building property layout, Inco Steel Buildings, Inc. can mathematically configure and match your new barndominium’s exterior panel gauge, PBR roof profiles, structural walls, and 26-gauge steel trim to an existing home exterior perfectly.
This specialized service operates completely independently of our standard turnkey square-foot interior finish packages. To cover the necessary pre-construction engineering, architectural blueprint revisions, custom factory roll-forming setup runs, and precise manufacturer color-match tint blends required for absolute site alignment, this integration carries a standalone professional fee range of $3,500 to $8,500. This dedicated engineering track ensures your final building shell delivers flawless visual symmetry across your entire property compound while satisfying strict local architectural review codes.