{"id":401,"date":"2019-03-25T15:31:23","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T19:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.diypolebarns.com\/learn\/?p=401"},"modified":"2019-03-25T15:37:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T19:37:43","slug":"pole-barn-man-cave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diypolebarns.com\/learn\/pole-barn-man-cave\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Building Your Pole Barn Man Cave"},"content":{"rendered":"

The versatility of pole barns is a large part of their appeal. While pole barn garages<\/a> or those designed for animals are popular, they\u2019re just as good for having some fun! A pole barn man cave (or she shed) is a great place to house your favorite games, a private home bar or just a place as a small getaway when you\u2019re feeling cramped in your home.<\/p>\n

Building your perfect man cave will include unique benefits that appeal to you, but there are some general tips that will be useful for anyone thinking of starting their own pole barn project<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Plan Your Utilities Before the Build<\/h2>\n

Most pole barn man caves are going to need some essentials: electricity and plumbing being huge parts of the average man cave you shouldn\u2019t overlook. But it\u2019s important to plan these in the early stages.<\/p>\n

The first thing is to make sure you have an idea how you plan to run these to and from your outbuilding. Afterwards, you\u2019ll want to make sure that your interior design allows for a reasonable layout for installing plumbing and running the necessary wiring.<\/p>\n

If you try to figure these things out at the end, it may require busting open drywall to properly install. It\u2019s always easier to update your plans than it is to rebuild your pole barn!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget that every city and county has a set of building codes you must obey<\/a>. Again, it\u2019s easier to do it right from the get-go than to fix problems down the road.<\/p>\n

Ventilation & Temperature Control Matter<\/h2>\n

A cave is intended to be shelter from the elements. You don\u2019t want scorching summer days or frigid winter ones to discourage you from your private retreat! So like plumbing and electricity, you want to ensure you leave space for runs through the walls and roof for heating and cooling.<\/a><\/p>\n

Not every man cave will need a fully-equipped heating and cooling system. But if your goal is maximum comfort, it\u2019s great to have.<\/p>\n

Depending on your hobby of choice<\/a>, ventilation is also going to be key to your design. Car enthusiasts<\/a>, artists or anyone who\u2019s hobbies involve machinery or chemicals will want to make sure aren\u2019t trapping fumes inside. Windows can only do so much, you\u2019ll want to consider how the air flows and even look into exhaust systems.<\/p>\n

Decide Early on Open Floor Plans or Segmentation<\/h2>\n

Like planning for utilities, it makes sense to decide on how many interior rooms you want, or if you intend to have an open floor plan. Pole barns come in all sizes, and at DIY Pole Barns, you can customize yours to be big enough for an entire horse arena!<\/p>\n

Ask yourself a few questions:<\/p>\n