Hangars and Steel Shops in Bar Nunn, Wyoming
Open, flat ground with room to turn a semi is what most metal building owners want, and Bar Nunn has plenty of it. We build steel shops, equipment barns, small hangars and storage buildings for owners in Bar Nunn, and the work starts with a short list: how many square feet, how tall at the eave, how many doors, and when you want to be moving in. From those four answers we can give you a price per square foot and a lead time, and then we refine them against your actual lot.
The town's own history gives the lot context. According to the town, the property was Wardwell Field, the original Casper airport, and the old runways now form the street pattern. That is a useful clue for a builder. Ground that held runways was probably graded flat, which helps a builder, but we still check each parcel for fill and drainage. Bar Nunn also sits around 5,285 feet, so wind and snow loading are real design inputs, not afterthoughts.
We erect on those lots with our trade partners, handle the rigid frame, girts, purlins and panels, and coordinate the slab with a local concrete contractor. If you plan to store an airplane, a trailer or a work truck, we sketch the door opening first, because the door sets the frame.
How we run a Bar Nunn shop or hangar job
We begin with a one-page scope: building size, use, door sizes, insulation, and any extras such as a mezzanine or an office corner. You get a price per square foot against that scope and a lead time for the steel. If you decide to change the size, we re-price it the same day and tell you what moved.
For a small aircraft hangar, the door drives everything. Bifold, hydraulic and sliding doors need different header depth and clearance, so we choose the door system with you before the frame is engineered. Our hangar door options and their framing are laid out in plain terms, so you can compare costs before you commit.
Reading the lot before we draw the building
The town's account says the Army Air Corps bought land along US Highway 20-26 in 1952 and moved the Natrona County airport to Casper, and that a rancher bought back the 640 acre field in 1954 and subdivided it in 1958. We would not guess at what that means for your parcel, so we ask for the survey, any geotechnical report and the covenant or zoning letter before we finalize anything. Subdivided land sometimes carries setback and height limits that decide whether you can have a tall bay.
Soil and drainage come next. A pre-engineered building is only as good as the footing it sits on, and a flat lot can hide a wet spot. We confirm frost depth with the building official, set anchor rods to the engineer's template, and talk about grading so water runs away from the slab. If a retaining wall or a cut is involved, we say so early instead of letting it show up as a change order.
Buildings people order in Bar Nunn
Typical Bar Nunn orders include pre-engineered metal buildings for contractors' shops, covered storage for trailers and equipment, and mixed-use shells with an office at one end and a bay at the other. Some owners want a self-contained space for hobby aircraft, which we handle as a hangar-style building with a clear span and a wide door.
The growth numbers explain the demand. Bar Nunn went from 2,213 residents in 2010 to 2,981 in the 2020 census, about 35 percent, and a town adding that many households needs service shops, small commercial space and storage behind the homes. We keep the quoting simple for these smaller buildings so a one-bay shop does not get buried under paperwork.
Permits, loads and what Wyoming leaves to the locals
Wyoming has no single statewide building code that applies by default. The International Code Council notes that codes are adopted and enforced locally by cities and counties, so requirements vary. For a Bar Nunn project, we start with the town or county building office, confirm which edition they enforce, and then have the engineer size the frame to the published ground snow load, wind speed and frost depth for the site.
That local-first habit matters across the state. Laramie County lists a 32 pound per square foot ground snow load, 105 mph wind design speed and 36 inch frost depth in one table, while Evanston requires 40 psf minimum snow load and 54 inch footings. The numbers differ because the weather differs. We never assume a number from one town applies to another, and we put the values we used on the permit set so a reviewer can check them.
Working Bar Nunn alongside the rest of the Casper area
We serve Bar Nunn together with Casper, Mills and the surrounding county, so a crew set up in one town can often finish a job in the next without a long mobilization. If you own a business with more than one location, we can price the buildings together.
Pilots and ranchers who keep an aircraft near Casper often ask about the aviation side. Our work for the aviation sector covers hangar doors, concrete aprons and electrical stub-ups for door operators, and we keep those details in the same quote as the steel. Ask for the full list when you call.
Price a steel building in Bar Nunn
Tell us the size, the eave height, the door sizes and the parcel. We will send a price per square foot, a lead time for the steel and a written list of what is included.
Common Questions
Can you build a hangar big enough for a small airplane in Bar Nunn?
Yes. We start with the wingspan, tail height and the aircraft you may buy later, then pick a door system that clears all three. A clear-span frame gives you the width without interior columns. Door cost is often the largest single line, so we price it separately and show you the options.
Do I need an architect for a metal shop?
Not usually. The metal building manufacturer supplies stamped structural drawings for the frame and panels, and we supply the site and foundation details. Some jurisdictions or uses may require additional drawings, and the building office will tell you. We ask early so there are no surprises at permit review.
How tall should the eave be for my equipment?
Measure the tallest piece you own or may own, add the lift or raised-box height, and add at least a foot of margin. A 16 foot eave works for many trucks, but a dump truck with the box raised needs more. Extra height costs money, so we price two heights and let you pick.
How does winter affect scheduling in Bar Nunn?
Steel erection can proceed in cold weather, but concrete and some sealants are harder to place below freezing. We aim to pour before hard cold and erect steel while the weather is still cooperative. If your date is firm, give us a month or two of cushion in the plan.
Can I add on to the building later?
Yes, if we plan for it. We can frame one end wall so it can be removed and the building extended, which saves money compared with tearing out a finished wall. Tell us on day one if growth is likely.
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