Barden Building Products Blog Archive
Buying a House in Upstate New York? Build Your Dream Home Instead
Topics: Panel Built Home, New Home, Buffalo Home Building, Financing, Custom Home, Budget, Modern Floor Plans, Floor Plans, Resources, Home Customization, Construction Timeline
Barden’s panelized construction method gives future homeowners unmatched flexibility — including the option to take a more active role in their build. Some clients even choose to manage the project themselves, stepping into the role of custom home project manager.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Buffalo Home Building, Process, Floor Plans, Price, Home Customization
Panel Built Home: What are the Pros and Cons?
Panel built homes bring together the best parts of stick-built and modular construction without the usual compromises.
They offer the freedom to design your home your way, paired with a faster and more efficient building process. For many homeowners, that combination just makes sense.
But when it comes to building a house, no one wants to second-guess their decision later. That’s why it’s so important to understand the real pros and cons of panel built homes, especially from people who’ve been through it.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, Price, Site Prep
2025 New-House Design Ideas for the Modern Buyer
That moment when the idea of a brand-new home takes root is unforgettable. A blank canvas. A place tailored to your life. A sanctuary built for you, not someone else.
Topics: New Home, Custom Home, Interior Design, Resources, Home Customization
Low House Inventory Upstate New York? It’s Time to Build!
The Upstate New York housing market is tighter than ever. Buyers from Buffalo to Syracuse are battling for a limited supply of homes — listings are scarce, prices are climbing, and properties vanish almost as soon as they’re listed. For families and first-time buyers, the struggle to secure a home that fits their needs and budgets is very real.
Topics: New Home, Buffalo Home Building, Financing, Custom Home, Home Customization, Independent Dealers, Barden Independent Dealers, Custom Home Building Industry
Building vs. Buying: What First-Time Home Buyers Should Know
You’ve decided it’s time for your own home – an exciting step, but now comes the big question: Should a first-time home buyer build or buy?
Topics: New Home, Budget, Custom Home Pricing, Home Customization
Modern Construction Systems: A Look at the Fast Track Framing System
Framing is one of the most important steps in construction – but it doesn’t have to be the most frustrating.
Topics: Custom Home, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Process, Fast Track Framing System
Panelization: Improving Traditional Post Frame Construction
Post frame buildings are becoming more popular among people looking to build their own custom homes, whether they’re dreaming of a spacious barndominium (barndo), a workshop, or even a commercial building.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Custom Home, Home Customization
As we head into 2025, many are wondering: will lumber prices go down, or will building costs stay higher than we’d like?
Topics: Custom Home, Custom Home Pricing, Process, Price