06 / Getting started
Planning Your Oklahoma Building: From Idea to Quote
Prepare a clear project brief for a metal building or pole barn: use, dimensions, site, framing, doors, insulation, finishes, and quote scope.
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10 — Custom Design
Custom Design
One-of-one buildings designed around your land, your use, and your long-term plans — not pulled off a kit list.
Overview
Some projects don't fit any category. A live/work combo. A barndo-arena hybrid. A multi-tenant commercial layout. A ranch headquarters that mixes living, shop, hay, and livestock all in one. Custom design is what we do best. Bring us a sketch, a Pinterest board, or just a conversation — and we'll shape it into a real building.
What You Get
Built for the long haul
Design-Build Process
One team handles design, engineering, permits, and build — start to finish.
Mix Building Types
Combine metal, post-frame, and finish materials to fit the project, not the catalog.
Site-Specific
Designed around your land — drainage, orientation, views, access, and future expansion.
Long-Term Planning
We design today's build with tomorrow's lean-to, second story, or expansion in mind.
Common Uses
Who builds these
- 01Live/work and shop-house combos
- 02Multi-use ranch headquarters
- 03Indoor riding arenas with attached living
- 04Hybrid commercial / industrial / retail
- 05Anything that doesn't fit a stock plan
Popular Building Sizes
Common starting points
Start with a common size or design something completely custom around your property, use, and budget.
Custom Building Design
Custom
Footprint, height, and layout designed entirely around your project.
Get Quote For This SizeMulti-Use Hybrid
Hybrid
Combine shop, storage, living, and ag use under one structure.
Get Quote For This SizePhased Build
Phased
Built today with tomorrow's expansion designed in from the start.
Get Quote For This SizeSite-Specific Design
Site-Specific
Designed around drainage, views, access, and how you use the land.
Get Quote For This SizeConcept To Build
Concept
Bring a sketch or an idea — we'll shape it into a real engineered build.
Get Quote For This SizeSizes shown are common examples. Every building can be customized based on site conditions, use, engineering, materials, budget, and local requirements.
Need A Custom Size?
Designed around your land
Not every project fits into a standard size. Outlaw Building Co. can help design a structure around your land, equipment, business, animals, storage needs, or future plans.
- +Custom widths, lengths, and heights
- +Door and bay placement
- +Lean-to options
- +Interior layout planning
- +Concrete and site considerations
- +Insulation and finish options
- +Future expansion planning
Choosing The Right Building Size
The right size starts with how you'll use it
The right building size depends on how you plan to use the space, what equipment or vehicles you need to store, whether you need room to work inside, and how much room you want for future growth.
01
Storage Needs
Think about how much you need to store today — and what you'll be storing five years from now.
02
Workspace Needs
Will you be working inside? Add room for benches, tools, parts storage, and clear walking lanes.
03
Vehicle / Equipment Clearance
Tall doors and clear-span widths matter for trucks, trailers, RVs, tractors, and implements.
04
Future Expansion
Plan for what's next — lean-tos, second bays, or living quarters are easier to plan up front.
Frequently Asked
Common questions
It depends on how you'll use the space, what you need to store or work on, and how much room you want for growth. Tell us your plans and we'll help you size it right.
If you can describe it, we can probably design and build it. The first conversation is free — and usually the most useful one.
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03 / Framing essentials
Metal Building Framing Components Explained
Learn what columns, trusses, purlins, girts, and bracing do—and how wood post-frame, weld-up steel, and bolt-up red iron frames differ.
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10 / Home Building Guide
Barndominium vs. Traditional Home
Compare construction costs, design flexibility, maintenance, financing, and shop space before you build your Oklahoma home.
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Building in eastern or central Oklahoma? See how we work with property owners in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
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