6 Things Colorado Customers Wish They’d Done When Building Their Post Frame Building

At VWC Construction, we’ve built barns, garages, and livestock shelters all across southern Colorado—from Pueblo West to Walsenburg, Aguilar, and beyond. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned from years in the field, it’s this:

As a local, family-owned company, we believe in helping you plan smart from day one. So, based on real feedback from customers and our own build experience, here are six things people wish they’d done during the construction of their pole barn or garage—and how you can avoid the same regrets.

1. Build Bigger Than You Think You Need

One of the most common things we hear from customers in Colorado?

Whether you’re storing equipment, adding a shop bay, or making room for future hobbies, it’s usually cheaper and easier to build larger up front than to try to add on later. Expansions can involve:

• Additional permits

• Structural rework

• More materials and higher labor costs

  
  

💡 Pro Tip: If you’re on the fence, consider a few extra feet in length or width during your design phase. You’ll never regret having more space.

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2. Pour the Concrete Slab Right Away

It might seem budget-friendly to delay the concrete floor—but it’s rarely worth it.

Pouring the slab during construction ensures:

• Proper grading and drainage

• Door and framing alignment

• A clean, usable space right from the start

  
  

Waiting until later means moving equipment, clearing stored items, and possibly reworking parts of the building—especially in rural or off-grid locations.

3. Add a Moisture or Vapor Barrier

Southern Colorado sees all kinds of weather—hot sun, high winds, and unexpected moisture. A vapor barrier installed under your roof and walls helps protect your building long-term by:

• Preventing mold and condensation

• Avoiding rust on tools and equipment

• Protecting insulation and interior finish work

  
  

It’s a small investment that goes a long way in maintaining a durable, dry structure.

4. Frame Interior Walls for Future Upgrades

If you think you’ll want to add shelves, tools, outlets, or plumbing later, let us frame for it now.

Adding interior wall studs during construction makes it easy to:

• Mount cabinets or workbenches

• Run electrical or water lines

• Finish the interior with drywall or metal liner panels

  
  

Even partial studding is a smart way to future-proof your space—especially if you’re building a workshop, hunting cabin, or hobby garage.

5. Install Liner Panels Early On

Interior metal liner panels do more than look clean—they protect your insulation and improve durability.

They’re great for:

• Keeping dust down

• Making clean-up easy

• Withstanding daily wear and tear

  
  

Adding them after the building is finished is more expensive due to labor and equipment. Doing it during the build saves time and money.

6. Insulate During Construction

If you’re thinking, “We’ll insulate it later when we use it more,”—think again.

Insulating while we’re already building saves you:

• Time (no demo or cut-outs needed)

• Money (no retrofitting)

• Headaches (no gaps or rework)

  
  

We offer insulation options to fit your exact use—whether you’re heating a garage in Westcliffe or keeping your livestock shelter cool in Aguilar.

Build Smart the First Time – With VWC Construction

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter buildings. Every barn, garage, and shed we build is designed to fit your needs, your budget, and your Colorado property.

💬 Ready to start planning with a local builder who’s got your back?📍 We serve a 200-mile radius around Cañon City, including Pueblo West, Trinidad, La Junta, Walsenburg, and more.

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Let’s build something that lasts—and that you won’t regret later.

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