817 16x24x8 Single Car Garage
Most buyers sizing a garage make one of two mistakes. They build a shed that can’t actually fit a vehicle, or they jump to a two-bay footprint, they will heat, light, and pay for without ever filling. This Pennsylvania owner sized for what they actually park and work on, then spent the budget on insulation instead of square footage. 817 16x24x8 is a single car garage built to be used in February, not just parked in. The decision here was depth and an insulated shell over a wider, hollow building that costs more to condition.
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 817 16x24x8 Insulated Pole Building
Start with the color package. The beige Frontier panels carry the walls, while brown wraps the roof, corners, and trim, and the front gable shows you exactly how that pairing reads at a 4/12 pitch. Brown on the corner posts does real work here. It frames each elevation and keeps a small footprint from looking like a plain box. If you are weighing color combinations for your own detached garage, this is a useful reference for how a darker roof grounds a lighter wall.
Walk around the corners, and the proportions shift. From the gable end, the building reads as a compact single car garage with the entry door set beside the main opening. From the eave side, the 24-foot length stretches out, and the single window breaks up the wall. Notice the 1-foot overhangs and brown gutter line tracing every edge, and how the building sits up on its skirtboard above the grade. 817 16x24x8 was shot from four angles, so you can judge the stance of a 16×24 garage before you commit to one.
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 16×24
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
The 817 is a fully insulated shell for a single car Garage footprint. 817 16x24x8 measures 16 Feet Wide x 24 Feet Long x 8 Feet 4 Inches High and sits on a 4-inch concrete floor poured at 4000 PSI with fiber mesh and expansion joints. The poles are 4×6, .23 MCA-Treated, set 8 feet on center with 10-foot spacing where the gable ends allow. Standard 16-foot trusses run 4 feet on center at a 4/12 pitch, sized for Pennsylvania snow load by code and design. Walls and roof carry 28-gauge Frontier panels behind R-21 wall batts with a liner, R-38 in the roof, and a Double Bubble vapor barrier under a full ceiling liner.
The gable end carries a 9-by-7 insulated overhead door with 12-inch low headroom beside a 9-lite fiberglass entry door. Two single-hung windows with grids light the walls. Add 1-foot overhangs with aluminum soffit, a 24-foot ridge vent, and 52 feet of brown gutter. As an insulated pole building, the R-38 roof matched to R-21 walls is what makes a 16×24 garage worth heating.
Project Details:
- Project ID: 817
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Dimensions: 16’W x 24’L x 8’4″H
- Type: Garage
Building Colors:
- Roof Color: Brown
- Siding Color: Beige
- Trim Color: brown
- Man Door Color: White
- Window Color: White
- Soffit Color: brown
- Gutter Color: brown
- Downspout Color: brown
- Overhead Door Color: brown
Construction Features:
- Siding: 28-gauge Frontier Panel (50-Year Warranty)
- Roofing: 28-gauge Frontier Panel (50-Year Warranty)
- Poles: 4×6 poles .23 MCA treated, poles 8′ on center in all areas except where 10′ is allowable on gable ends
- Trusses: 16′ Standard Trusses, 4′ on center, 4/12 pitch, snow load by code and design
- Wall: R-21 w/Liner
- Roof: Double Bubble Vapor Barrier
- Roof: R-38 w/Ceiling Liner
Openings & Access:
- (1) 9′ W x 7′ H Residential Classic Raised Short Panel Insulated
- 12″ low headroom
- Placement: gable
- Color: Brown
- (1) Entry Door 3068 inswing 9Lite RH Fiberglass Insulated PRIMED
- (2) Window 3W 4H Single Hung Insulated White with Grids & Screen
- (1) Ceiling Liner access door, insulated White
Overhang Details:
- Eaves 1: OH 1′
- Eaves 2: OH 1′
- Gables 1: OH 1′
- Gables 2: OH 1′
- Soffit Material: Aluminum
- Gutter Length: 52 Feet
- Gutter Size: 5K
Additional Features:
- 24 ft, Universal Ridge Vent
- 2 x 6 Skirtboard .60 Treated with barrier tape
- 3′ x 16′ Concrete Apron at 4.”
- 4” concrete floor, expansion joints, fiber mesh, 4000 PSI.
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 much room is in a 16×24 garage?
A 16×24 garage gives you 384 square feet of floor. At 24 feet deep, it holds one vehicle with a workbench and storage behind it, which is why it works as a single car garage with real depth.
What moves the price on a build like this?
Pioneer prices each build off actual scope, not catalog rates, so a single number would be misleading. On 817, the full R-38 and R-21 insulation package, the insulated overhead door, and the 4000 PSI concrete floor each move the quote on their own.
Is this garage insulated for winter use?
Yes. As an insulated pole building, 817 16x24x8 carries R-38 in the roof and R-21 in the walls, both behind a Double Bubble vapor barrier and a steel liner. That shell is what makes it usable in a Pennsylvania winter.
Does Pioneer build garages in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pioneer has put up more than 30,000 post-frame buildings across the Mid-Atlantic since 1998, and our Pennsylvania garage builders work across all seven states we serve, from detached garages to full commercial spans.
Pricing & Financing Options
An insulated pole building doesn’t price like a bare metal shell. That line item is the one most buyers miss. 817 16x24x8 carries R-38 in the roof, R-21 in the walls, a Double Bubble vapor barrier, and a full steel liner inside both planes. That liner and batt package is real material and real labor on every wall and the ceiling, not an upgrade box checked at the end. The insulated 9-by-7 overhead door, the 4000 PSI concrete floor, and the 3-foot by 16-foot apron each carry their own cost. None of it shows up in a catalog price. All of it shows up in the quote our Pennsylvania garage builders write for a 16×24 garage built this way.
The decision to make before requesting a quote on a detached garage like this is simple: Do you want it conditioned or not? An uninsulated shell on the same footprint is a different building, a different number. Once you want to heat it, the R-value and liner choices follow. Our Pennsylvania garage builders can walk through where the insulation dollars go.
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
What carries over from 817 16x24x8 isn’t the insulation. It is the way the footprint is turned. A 16-foot width and 24-foot length means this owner ran the long dimension front to back, so the building is one bay deep instead of two bays wide. That choice trades a second parking spot for room to work behind the vehicle. On a one-car build, depth is usually the better buy. A 24-foot run leaves a full wall for a bench, shelving, and the things that make a garage a shop and not just a parking pad.
That orientation changes what Pioneer builds into the structure. Running 24 feet of depth puts more poles down the eave walls at 8-foot centers and stretches the gutter and ridge runs along the length instead of the width. The slab gets poured at the same 4000 PSI either way, but the apron and door placement follow the deep-bay layout.
Pioneer has put up more than 30,000 post-frame buildings across the Mid-Atlantic since 1998, and our Pennsylvania garage builders have framed enough of them to tell you which way to turn a small footprint before you pour. 817’s owner asked that question first.
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