Barn Sheds

Barn Sheds

American barn style sheds combine a raised centre aisle with lower side wings, creating a distinctive profile that’s as functional as it is good-looking. The centre section provides height for machinery access or hay storage, while the side wings offer covered work areas, stables, or enclosed storage at a lower roof pitch.

Every Shedz barn shed is built from Australian BlueScope Steel with COLORBOND® cladding and fully certified structural engineering.

Barn Shed Configurations

Why Choose a Barn Style?

• Height where you need it: the raised centre aisle gives you extra clearance for tall machinery, hay stacking, or overhead storage without the cost of building the entire structure at that height
• Zoned spaces: centre for vehicle access and main storage, wings for workshops, stables, offices, or enclosed rooms. Natural division without internal walls
• Ventilation: the height difference between centre and wings creates natural convection airflow. Hot air rises through the centre ridge while cooler air draws in through the lower wings
• Street appeal: the barn profile looks better than a standard gable shed, which matters for visible rural properties, lifestyle acreages, and shed homes

Barn Shed Uses

• Farm barn: centre aisle for tractor access, wings for hay storage, feed, and equipment
• Equine barn: centre aisle as a breezeway, wings as stable bays with individual horse stalls
• Workshop barn: centre for the main workshop space, wings for tool storage, office, and parts
• Shed home barn: the barn profile adapts beautifully to residential shed homes with living upstairs in the centre and bedrooms in the wings
• Event venue: the barn aesthetic suits wedding venues, function centres, and rural tourism

Barn Shed Cost Guide

• Small barn (6m centre + 3m wings x 12m): $18,000 to $30,000 kit supply
• Standard barn (9m centre + 4.5m wings x 18m): $30,000 to $50,000 kit supply
• Large barn (12m centre + 6m wings x 24m+): $55,000 to $90,000 kit supply

Includes frame, COLORBOND® cladding, doors, and certified engineering. Design your barn shed online or call 0488 510 550.

Barn Shed FAQs

Is a barn shed more expensive than a standard gable shed?

Slightly, typically 10-15% more for the same footprint due to the additional steelwork at the centre/wing junction. But you get more usable volume and natural zoning, so the cost per usable square metre is often comparable.

Can I build a barn shed as a livable shed home?

Yes. Barn style is popular for shed homes, the raised centre works as open-plan living with cathedral ceilings, while the wings house bedrooms and bathrooms. Engineering for Class 1A residential is included when specified.

How does a barn shed handle wind?

The stepped roof profile creates different wind loading patterns compared to a simple gable. This is accounted for in the engineering, the junction between centre and wings receives additional structural attention. Barn sheds are available in all wind regions including cyclone-rated areas.