Although we don’t install wainscoting on every pole building in Morgantown that we build, it is one of the most popular options that we offer. If you aren’t already familiar, wainscot (or wainscoting) is the three-to-four-foot section of siding commonly installed on the lower section of pole barns and other post-frame buildings––generally in a contrasting color. Wainscot may appear to be an unnecessary cosmetic option for custom pole barns in Morgantown, but it is much more than that.

So, why should you consider installing wainscot?

Reason #1 – It Looks Good

Wainscoting is not just a cosmetic option but a great way to dress up custom pole barns in Morgantown. Many building owners choose to match the color of the wainscot to their building’s trim. Others like the two-tone appearance that a contrasting color wainscot gives to their building.

Reason #2 – Ease of Repairs

A pole building in Morgantown without wainscot will have a single piece of siding on its exterior walls running from the ground to the roof. If this siding is damaged, the entire piece will have to be removed and replaced or repaired. However, on a building with wainscot, only the lowest portion of the siding (wainscot) will have to be removed and repaired.

Reason #3 – Greater Protection from Damages

The most common type of wainscoting is steel. However, you may prefer a brick or stone wainscot. Brick and stone are much more resistant to minor accidents from falling objects, tractors, and other farm implements.

Reason #4 – Match Other Buildings

Another common use of wainscot is to match another building nearby. We often see this with homeowners who build a storage building or a detached garage. In these cases, we include a wainscot on the front of the pole building or all the way around, that matches the brick or stone veneer on the customer’s house. This makes the new post-frame garage or storage building match very well with the existing house.

MQS Structures – Custom Post Frame Builders in Morgantown

At MQS Structures, we are post-frame and pole barn building specialists. If your barn needs repair or you are interested in building new farm buildings in Morgantown, we can work with you to ensure you get exactly the building you want. If you want to build a garage or hobby shop, we can help with that too. We can build a highly functional and attractive building no matter what you need.

Our founder and owner, Caleb Miller, began his building career with his Amish Mennonite family and applies the same work ethic and expert craftsmanship to every building we put up. So, if you are looking for Amish barn builders in Morgantown, you found us!

Call us today at (855) 677-3334, or contact us online to receive a free quote on your next project. We look forward to hearing from you soon! We also offer a free mock-up service on our website to help you visualize your new post frame garage in Morgantown.