American Barn

American Barn Kitsets NZ – Custom Steel Barns Built for the Kiwi Lifestyle

American Barn – Classic Style, Open Space, Serious Strength

Need a shed with more character, clearance, and versatility? Our American Barn kitsets deliver the iconic look of a traditional barn — with the strength and function of a modern NZ-engineered steel building.

Supplied as complete kitsets NZ-wide, these barns are ideal for horse shelters, workshops, multi-use storage, or lifestyle blocks. We’re independent — not a franchise — which means we design every barn from scratch and choose the best materials for your site and needs.

ClearSpan Design – No Poles in the Way

One of the biggest advantages of our American barns is the clear span portal frame system. That means:

• No internal poles or centre posts
• Unobstructed access across bays
• Easier vehicle parking, stable fit-outs, or machinery movement
• Full use of interior space — no compromises

While some barns rely on internal supports to carry load, ours are engineered with open steel portals — giving you flexibility without structural interference.

Built to Suit Your Site

Every barn we supply is built tough using NZ structural steel and COLORSTEEL® cladding, and fully engineered for your wind zone, snow loading, and seismic conditions.

Each barn kit includes:

• A raised central roof bay
• Two lean-to wings with skillion roofs (custom widths and stud heights)
• COLORSTEEL® roof and wall cladding (choose your colour)
• Internal wall framing
• Purlins, girts, flashings, fasteners
• Full site-specific engineering documents for consent

Whether you’re storing the boat, parking the vehicles, or building a workshop with character — this design does it all.

Common American Barn Uses

• Multi-purpose farm or lifestyle sheds
• Classic garages with loft potential or future lining
• Panel beating or fabrication workshops
• Boat, ute, or tractor shelter with side storage
• Workshop + tack room combos
• Raised centre bay sheds for hoists or tall loads

You can keep the lean-to bays open or enclosed. Need roller doors, PA access, or windows? We’ll frame it for that from the start.

What’s Included in Your Kitset

Your American barn kit includes everything needed to construct the full steel structure — designed for fast, accurate assembly by your builder or contractor.

Included in the kit:

• NZ-made steel portal frames
• COLORSTEEL® roof and wall cladding
• Custom flashings and structural connections
• Purlins, girts, fixings
• Internal wall framing
• Framed door/window openings
• Full site-specific engineering for consent

These are serious buildings, made to perform in rural NZ — not prefab shells.

Built for Builders. Supported by Us.

We don’t install or pour slabs — but we do make sure you’re supported through every stage. We can connect you with trusted builders and concrete contractors in your region who understand steel barns and can deliver a smooth build.

We’ve been supplying sheds for over 20 years, and we make sure every detail is done right the first time.

Why Go No Bull?

You’ve got options when it comes to barn sheds — but most big shed suppliers are locked into a fixed system. We’re not. We’re independent, so we:

• Pick the best materials for each job
• Offer true custom layouts, not modified templates
• Work directly with you — no sales scripts or franchise markup
• We deliver better strength and quality than other major brands like KiwiSpan, Alpine Buildings, or Wide Span Sheds — but with more control and better service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How big can you build an American barn?
We custom-design every barn. Centre bays typically range from 4m–6m wide, with lean-tos from 3m–4m each side — but spans and heights are fully adjustable.

Do your barns qualify meet the NZ building code?
Yes. All kits include site-specific engineering documents that meet NZ Building Code. We’ll help you confirm consent requirements for your council.

Are the lean-tos enclosed or open?
You choose. We can enclose one or both lean-tos with doors, windows, or open bays. We frame the openings to match your needs during the design stage.

Do you deliver American barn kitsets across NZ?
Yes — we supply and ship kitsets nationwide, including remote or rural properties.

Build a Better Barn

If you want a classic barn-style shed with no compromises on space or structure, we’ll help you build it right — with open span engineering, custom layout, and NZ-tough materials.

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