Pole Building & Agricultural Structure Roofing in South Central Pennsylvania
Appalachian Exteriors installs metal roofing and steel siding on pole buildings, barns, equipment storage, and agricultural structures throughout South Central Pennsylvania. Farm buildings are a significant part of our work — and we approach them differently than residential jobs, because they have different demands.
Free estimates: We offer free, no-obligation estimates for all agricultural roofing and siding projects throughout South Central Pennsylvania.
Why agricultural buildings need a different approach
Farm structures face conditions that most residential contractors don’t deal with. Large open roof spans. Constant moisture from livestock and feed. Corrosive environments in hog and poultry facilities. The physical wear of a working farm every single day.
A roof on a barn near Biglerville or a pole building outside Mercersburg needs to hold up for decades without becoming a maintenance problem. Metal roofing is right for these buildings because nothing else comes close over the long term — it handles the conditions, it doesn’t rot, and it doesn’t demand the ongoing attention that shingles require on a working property.
Structures we work on
Pole buildings
New construction and re-roofing for post-frame structures used as garages, workshops, equipment storage, and multi-use agricultural buildings
Barns
Traditional and modern barn structures, including bank barns, drive-through barns, and open-sided storage
Equipment and machinery storage
Large open-span structures where durability and weather tightness matter most
Livestock facilities
Hog buildings, poultry houses, and cattle structures where moisture resistance is critical
Grain storage and handling
Structures that need watertight rooflines and long-term material integrity
Outbuildings
Smaller farm structures that often get neglected until there’s a problem
Metal roofing for pole buildings and barns
A steel panel roof on an agricultural structure is a long-term investment that pays off quickly in avoided maintenance and repair costs. Large agricultural roofs have their own installation considerations — panel run lengths, purlin spacing, proper ridge and eave details, and ventilation for livestock buildings.
We’ve done enough agricultural roofing in this region — from the farmland around Gettysburg and Biglerville to the properties west of Chambersburg and down toward Mercersburg — to know what matters on these jobs and what gets skipped when contractors are moving too fast.
Steel siding for agricultural buildings
Exposed wood siding on a barn or pole building deteriorates. Steel panel siding is the standard for agricultural construction in South Central Pennsylvania because it holds up without requiring constant attention — through moisture, animals, temperature swings, and decades of use.
We install steel panel siding on agricultural structures in board and batten and standard agricultural panel profiles, with proper flashing and trim at all openings, corners, and transitions.
Working on a functioning farm
We understand the practical realities of working on an operating farm property. Scheduling around milking times, planting, and harvest. Working with access constraints on tight farmyards. Getting the job done efficiently so operations aren’t disrupted longer than necessary.
Being local to South Central Pennsylvania means we’re not a crew driving in from two hours away with no context for how farm properties work here. This is our area, and agricultural work is part of what we do year-round.
Owner on site for every job
Every agricultural roofing and siding project is led personally by the owner as the primary installer. Consistent workmanship, direct accountability, and no surprises between what was estimated and what gets built.
Where we work
We serve agricultural properties throughout South Central Pennsylvania — the farming communities of Adams County including Gettysburg, Biglerville, New Oxford, and Orrtanna; and throughout Franklin County including Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Greencastle, and the rural townships in between.
Get a free estimate for your agricultural building
Contact us to schedule a free on-site visit. We’ll assess your structure, talk through your options, and give you a clear, honest estimate.