Barden Building Products Blog Archive

How Panelized Construction Systems Simplify Custom Home Building

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Sep 30, 2025 8:15:00 AM

 

Building a new custom home starts with choosing the right approach. Panelized construction systems offer a clear, organized path compared with traditional stick building. Each stage is designed to keep your project on track and get you closer to move-in day.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Buffalo Home Building, Technical Specs, Process, Resources, Site Prep, Suppliers

How to Start a Custom Home Building Business in 9 Steps

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Sep 19, 2025 11:21:00 AM

Starting a custom home building business can feel overwhelming. Between writing a business plan, securing financing, and finding reliable suppliers, there’s a lot to juggle. The good news? With the right steps, you can launch a successful company that helps families build their dream homes.

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Topics: Insider, Behind the Scenes, Process, About, Resources, Barden Independent Dealers

Pole Barn Design Details That Are Easy to Miss — and Hard to Fix

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Jul 14, 2025 11:30:00 AM
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Topics: Behind the Scenes, Process, Resources, Pole Barns

Buying vs. Building a Custom Home in 2025

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Jun 5, 2025 10:30:00 AM
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Topics: Panelized Construction, Buffalo Home Building, Process, Floor Plans, Price, Home Customization

Panel Built Home: What are the Pros and Cons?

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Apr 29, 2025 11:45:00 AM

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.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Budget, Technical Specs, Process, Price, Site Prep

Modern Construction Systems: A Look at the Fast Track Framing System

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Mar 4, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Framing is one of the most important steps in construction – but it doesn’t have to be the most frustrating. 

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Topics: Custom Home, Exterior Design, Interior Design, Process, Fast Track Framing System

Will Lumber Prices Go Down in 2025?

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Dec 30, 2024 3:00:00 PM

As we head into 2025, many are wondering: will lumber prices go down, or will building costs stay higher than we’d like?

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Topics: Custom Home, Custom Home Pricing, Process, Price

Top Custom Home Trends for 2025: Design Your Dream Home

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Dec 11, 2024 11:30:00 AM

Every custom home tells a story — one of dreams, aspirations, and personalized touches that transform a house into a haven. As we close the chapter on 2024, it’s time to set our sights on what lies ahead in custom home design for 2025.

Predicting custom home trends isn’t just about identifying patterns; it’s about understanding what homeowners truly value. From timeless ranches to innovative multi-purpose spaces, we’re excited to share what’s in store for 2025 and how these trends can shape your future home.

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Topics: Panelized Construction, Behind the Scenes, Buffalo Home Building, Downsizing, Process, Floor Plans, Accessible Home Design, Home Customization

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Modern Farmhouse?

Posted by Brandon Trombley on Jul 30, 2024 9:10:00 AM
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Topics: Budget, modern farmhouse, Technical Specs, Process, About, Price

Custom Home Cost: Modular Vs. Stick-Built

Posted by Brandon Trombley on May 8, 2024 10:00:00 AM

There are plenty of ways to build your dream home. 

Regardless of construction method, the #1 thing future homeowners want to know from the start: How much is this going to cost me?

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Topics: Financing, Technical Specs, Process

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