While it will cost you a small amount up front your wainscot will act as a buffer if you accidentally bump into the wall of your pole barn with a lawnmower tractor or truck.
Pole barn siding wainscoting how to.
Wainscot is a 3 5 foot steel panel placed at the bottom of the building.
Wainscot isn t just for looks either.
They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes and are almost always recommended.
The bottom part of the metal is often the most likely to be damaged and it is easier and cheaper to replace a 3 piece of metal rather than a 14 or 16 piece.
Pole barn wainscoting is similar with the exception that it typically uses steel.
Have you wondered how to install steel siding on a pole barn.
Especially on pole buildings with a tall sidewall or ones located in high traffic areas wainscot can be a smart investment.
There are numerous options available to create the look you are after on your pole barn including using lap siding galvanized steel painted steel log siding and many others.
Wainscoting your pole barn involves adding a three foot strip of steel along the outside base with a contrasting paint color usually matching the roof.
In this video i show how easy it can be.
Much like the wainscot often used on interior walls in houses wainscot on your pole building can be used to create a two toned sidewall on your post frame building adding to your building s visual appeal.
The sheets cover 3 foot so it goes up pretty fast.