117 30x48x12 three sided pole barn
Farm equipment rarely needs walls on every side. It needs a roof overhead and a way in that never involves a latch, a door track, or a gate to fight in the dark. That is the buyer 117 30x48x12 speaks to. A three sided pole barn suits the owner who treats farm equipment storage as a weekly routine of parking and retrieving machinery, and would rather put the building budget into roof, span, and bay width than into doors. It rewards owners who already know how their equipment moves across the property.
Searching for pole barn builders near me? You’ve just found the best. Pioneer Pole Buildings is the trusted name in post-frame construction across the Mid-Atlantic. Our team delivers high-quality craftsmanship, tailored customization, and dependable service on every project.
Why Choose Pioneer?
Pole Buildings, such as the one you’re looking at, provide exceptional versatility and value. Here’s why this structure stands out for homeowners in the mid-Atlantic:
- Cost-Effective Construction: Post-frame buildings require fewer materials than traditional methods, lowering costs while still maintaining strong structural integrity.
- Quick Installation: With Pioneer’s streamlined process, your garage can be completed in weeks, not months.
- Durability for Weather: The 28-gauge Frontier Panel siding and roof, backed by a 50-year warranty, stands strong against snow, wind, and rain.
- Flexible Interior Layout: From parking to a home workshop, the ceiling height and open floor plan adapt to your needs.
- Low Maintenance: Metal materials require minimal upkeep, saving you time and money long term.
Looking to personalize your structure? We make it easy to explore a wide range of Options and Customizations, including 18 Color Selections, premium upgrades, and add-ons that reflect your goals.
Explore Building 117 30x48x12 Mid-Atlantic post frame builders
Start with the color pairing in the 117 30x48x12 photo. Red siding on the solid gable end, an ivy green roof, and Brite White trim give each plane its own edge, which helps a 1,440 square foot roof read clearly against open ground. If you are choosing colors for your own three sided pole barn, notice how the white trim outlines both the eave and the gable, so the green and red never run together.
The open long side is the second thing to study. Each bay is 12 feet wide, so this wide bay storage barn shows how much clear opening a tractor or baler gets compared with a standard door. Shoppers planning farm equipment storage should look at where the solid wall ends and the first bay begins, because that edge sets how easily equipment backs in. This 30×48 storage building stands on bare, level ground.
Whether you’re planning a personal garage, backyard workshop, or something more specialized, this Pole Post Frame Building offers a smart foundation for inspiration. You can also explore even more real builds in our full Project Gallery to see what’s possible with Pioneer.
Personalize your 30×48 storage building
At Pioneer, customization is at the heart of every project. This Pole Barn Build offers a strong foundation, but you can make it your own with a range of options:
- Color Choices: Select from 18 Colors for siding, roofing, and trim that complement the aesthetic of your home or property.
- Door Upgrades: Add larger overhead doors, glass panels, or automatic openers with smart home compatibility for convenience.
- Insulation Packages: Upgrade to premium insulation for year-round comfort, ideal for workshops or climate-controlled storage.
- Interior Features: Incorporate shelving, lofts, or partition walls to maximize usability and functionality.
- Exterior Add-Ons: Add skylights, cupolas, or extended overhangs for enhanced style and functionality.
Visit our Building Visualizer page to design your own Post Frame Building that perfectly fits your vision and needs.
Building Specifications
An open side changes the load path. On 117 30x48x12, the roof still carries snow load, but no wall runs along one long side to share it, so the weight transfers to the posts at each bay line. This 30×48 storage building measures 30 Feet Wide x 48 Feet Long x 12 Feet High, or 1,440 square feet under a 4/12 gable roof. It uses 30 foot standard trusses 4 feet on center, sized for snow load by code and design, with 28-gauge Frontier Panel roofing and a 50-year warranty.
The enclosed walls use 28-gauge Frontier Panel siding in red, also under a 50-year warranty, and Brite White trim finishes the corners and openings. The open long side divides into four bays, each 12 feet wide, for 48 feet of access in all, which makes it a wide bay storage barn built for farm equipment storage. Overhangs run 2 feet on one eave and 1 foot on the other, the gables stay flush, and white vinyl soffit finishes the underside of the overhangs.
Project Details:
- Project ID: 117
- Dimensions: 30’W x 48’L x 12’H
- Type: Open 3-Sided Storage
Building Colors:
- Roof Color: Ivy
- Siding Color: Red
- Trim Color: Brite White
- Soffit Color: White Vinyl
Construction Features:
- Siding: 28-gauge Frontier Panel (50-Year Warranty)
- Roofing: 28-gauge Frontier Panel (50-Year Warranty)
- Trusses: 30′ Standard Trusses, 4′ on center, 4/12 pitch, snow load by code and design
Overhang Details:
- Eaves 1: OH 2′
- Eaves 2: OH 1′
- Gables: Flush
- Soffit Material: White Vinyl
Additional Features:
- 3 Sided Building with (4) 12’ Wide Bays
Types of Buildings We Construct
Inspired by this build? Pioneer specializes in post-frame construction for nearly every application:
- Agricultural Pole Barns: Designed for livestock, equipment, and storage
- Residential Pole Garages: Like this featured build, perfect for everyday use
- Commercial Pole Buildings: Scalable layouts for growing businesses
- Event Barns & Pavilions: Seasonal venues for weddings or gatherings
- Recreational Buildings: Cabins, gyms, and creative hobby spaces
- Equestrian Barns: Functional, horse-ready layouts
- Specialty Pole Barns: One-of-a-kind designs built to fit your property
- Barndominiums: Rustic-meets-modern homes with efficient layouts
We proudly serve customers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia, providing reliable, locally tailored service from the ground up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is a 30×48 storage building?
A 30×48 storage building covers 1,440 square feet. In a wide bay storage barn like this, four 12 foot bays across the open side give farm equipment storage in every bay.
Can I get a ballpark price without calling?
Not accurately, no. On 117 30x48x12, the 1,440 square feet, four 12 foot bays, and snow-load trusses all move the price independently, so a real number needs those details confirmed first.
What is a three sided pole barn?
It has walls on three sides and one open side. On this build, the open long side is split into four 12 foot bays for straight-in equipment access.
Which states do Mid-Atlantic post frame builders serve?
Pioneer builds throughout Pennsylvania and six neighboring states, all served from the same Pennsylvania-based team since 1998. That’s seven states across the Mid-Atlantic, with 30,000+ post-frame buildings completed.
Pricing & Financing Options
Four open bays move the quote on 117 30x48x12 more than a wall count would on any wide bay storage barn. The open long side has to carry roof load across 48 feet without a wall, so the post spacing and the headers over each 12 foot bay are engineered rather than copied from a closed building. The 30 foot standard trusses at 4 feet on center, the 4/12 pitch, and the snow load for your location each change the structure, and the 2 foot and 1 foot eave overhangs plus white vinyl soffit add material.
Before requesting a quote, decide how wide each bay needs to be and which long side stays open. Those two answers, plus your site and equipment sizes, tell Mid-Atlantic post frame builders what to price. Pioneer quotes each farm equipment storage building from its real specs, so send your equipment dimensions and the number comes back accurate.
We also offer flexible Financing Options so you can get started without compromising on design or quality.
Call us at 1-888-448-2505 Ext. 136 or Request Your Free Quote today to take the next step.
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Final Thought
Size the bay to your widest machine, not your average one. On this 30×48 storage building, four 12 foot bays give every piece of equipment its own lane, but the one that decides the width is the widest implement you will ever back in, plus clearance on both sides. Owners who size to the average find out at the first wide load.
That decision changes what Pioneer engineers. Bay width sets the spacing of the posts along the open side, and the wider the bay, the longer the header that carries the roof load above it. The 30 foot trusses at 4 feet on center then hand their load to those posts, so the span is sized to snow load rather than guessed.
Pioneer has completed 30,000+ post-frame buildings since 1998 across seven states. If you are comparing Mid-Atlantic post frame builders for farm equipment storage, bring your widest machine and your site to the first call, and the plan for 117 30x48x12 can be adapted around them.
Ready to get started? Explore our full range of options and Request Your Free Quote. We’re here to build what matters most to you.