Heating and cooling efficiency? Barndo vs. stickbuild

[SabreKiller]

For those that have a barndo or a stickbuilt home, which is more efficient for heating and cooling. I'll do spray foam insulation. Thanks

[ramrod]

Too many variables to make a comparison.

[SabreKiller]

Ok, let's say a 2000 sq. foot stick build vs. a 2000 sq. ft barndo. Which one would be more energy efficient?

[Tubby]

Ok, let's say a 2000 sq. foot stick build vs. a 2000 sq. ft barndo. Which one would be more energy efficient?

A barndo will have thicker walls due to the red iron frame. Thicker walls = more insulation = more energy efficient.

I don't have anything to back that up, that's just the way I wrap my brain around it...

[TX_Hoghunter]

I have a 2400 sq. ft. barndo. Spray foam insulation. Everything but the cook top is electric. I have never had a electric bill over $200.

-john

[tmkrueger]

Total square ft of windows is a very important factor. Less is more!

[Throwin Darts]

Too many variables really.

I have a 4,000 sf house without spray foam and it costs less than my 1,600 sf barndo with spray foam.

[bloodtrailer28]

2400 sq ft barndo with 5 inches of spray foam and never had a electric bill over 160. We keep the house at 72 during the day and 68 at night.

[sendit]

On paper I would think if you're comparing apples to apples it should be about the same. I mean the same square footage, wall/ceiling height,windows, type of insulation, same HVAC etc.

In the real world though you're most likely never going to see that.

In the barndo that I am building myself I just got the AC up and running. I have only ran it for a few days. It has 10, 12 and 16ft ceilings and right at 4000sq ft. Will be awhile before I get a full month of actual use to see what it will add to my meter reading at the site.

I have found that running it during the day at 74 degrees with 52% humidity and turning the thermostat to 80 degrees over night it's been 77-79 in the mornings when I start work. So it seems the insulation is working pretty well.

[HappyMangle]

Which one did you choose? We're in the process of installing a whole new heating system in our house and have even talked to quench water customer service about it. If anyone has tips, recommendations, or advice, I would greatly appreciate it. It's always helpful to hear from others who have gone through similar home improvement projects.

[Cookiemonster1]

If you frame it properly a stick build should perform better.

[Cookiemonster1]

With standard framing I believe a metal building will perform better if foamed properly.

[Cookiemonster1]

Biggest thing you need to understand is air sealing and heat transfer. Also upgrading the windows will help with heat gain issues.

[bowhntrmatt]

If you are spray foaming either one, the difference will be negligible.