Barden Building Products Blog Archive
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
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
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Modern Farmhouse?
Topics: Budget, modern farmhouse, Technical Specs, Process, About, Price
Custom Home Construction Loan Interest Rates & the Waiting Game
It's a tough question for anyone looking to build a new custom home: Do I wait for home construction loan interest rates to go down or move forward on my project?
High interest rates have (unfortunately) become a fact of life in recent years, and they're not just limited to loans for real estate or home construction. Auto, student, and personal loans all have a higher price tag when all is said and done.
Topics: Financing, Custom Home, Custom Home Pricing, Price, Construction Timeline
4 Scenarios When a WNY Modular Home Timeline Isn’t Faster or Cheaper
For those looking to go the prefab route to build a custom home in Western New York, there are two routes: modular home building or panelized construction.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Buffalo Home Building, Process, Price, Home Customization, Panelized Vs. Modular Home Building
Interview: Panel Home Construction Through the Eyes of a Builder
In most cases, those who become one of our independent dealers already have an established home building company.
Such is the case with Severyn Development. A Lancaster, N.Y.-based construction firm, Severyn had long been doing business in Western New York before becoming one of our Barden Independent Dealers.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Buffalo Home Building, Custom Home, Process, About, Price, Home Customization
THE COST TO BUILD A CUSTOM HOME: AN OPEN LETTER
Dear Future Homeowner,
The first thing on everyone’s mind when thinking about building a new home is obvious: how much will it cost?
Topics: Panelized Construction, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, About, Price
We’ve worked with many customers to design and build their dream home -- one that meets all their needs while staying within budget.
But in our countless discussions with future homeowners, the most common question we get is: “This sounds great, but how do I pay for it?”
A natural question, indeed. Building a custom home is typically a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Financing the construction is the other half of making it a reality.
Topics: Panelized Construction, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, Price
Structural Insulated Panels: 7 Questions and Answers
In meeting with future homeowners, I’ve found myself fielding an increasing number of inquiries about structural insulated panels (SIPs).
Topics: Panelized Construction, Budget, Process, Price, Home Customization