Lancaster Barndo

08/14/2026

🎉 **Rawlinsville Community Festival — Saturday, September 19th!** 🎉

As we told you a few weeks ago, **we will be having a Small Animal Auction this year!** We’ve also added a few more events to the day, and we’re excited for everything we have planned!

🐐 **Small Animal Auction** starts at **9:30 AM**
📦 Receiving consignments from **5:00–9:00 AM**
📞 Consignment questions: **(717) 284-3943**

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎯 Yard Games
🚜 Garden Tractor Show & Parade
🍬 Candy Drop
🐪 Camel Rides & Petting Zoo *(weather permitting)*
🥩 Haystack & Brisket — All Day
🏃 5K Race
…and plenty of community fun!

Come spend the day with us while supporting the **Rawlinsville Fire Company** and our local first responders. 🚒❤️

**Strengthening our community by supporting our first responders.**
🔥 **All proceeds benefit the Rawlinsville Fire Company.**

Please share and help us spread the word! 🇺🇸🚒

08/04/2026

Huge congrats to our Founder and CEO JJ King for 10 years of service with the local fire company.
Your commitment to the Team and the community is inspiring.
Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

07/17/2026

☀️ A brighter home starts with smarter design.

Natural light does more than make your barndominium look beautiful. It can make your living spaces feel larger, reduce your reliance on artificial lighting, improve energy efficiency, and create a stronger connection to the outdoors.

From strategic window placement and open-concept floor plans to skylights and building orientation, thoughtful design decisions made during the planning stage can make a lasting impact on your home's comfort and functionality.

Thinking about building your dream barndominium? Our latest blog shares practical tips for maximizing natural light so you can enjoy a brighter, more inviting home for years to come.

📖 Read the full article:
https://lancasterbarndos.com/maximizing-natural-lighting-in-your-barndominium-design-tips-for-a-brighter-home/

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate more than fireworks and backyard cookouts. We celebrate the freedom to dream, the courage to build, and the values that make America home.

Every home tells a story, and every barndominium we build is a reminder that hard work, family, and faith still lay the strongest foundation. It's where memories are made, traditions are passed down, and the American Dream continues to grow, one generation at a time.

As Old Glory waves proudly across porches and front yards today, may it remind us of the sacrifices made for our freedom and the responsibility we share to honor it.

From all of us at 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙪𝙢𝙨, we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day.

"May we never take for granted the freedom we enjoy, the families we cherish, and the place we're proud to call home." ❤️🤍💙

07/03/2026

🏗️ Did you know your basement is actually part of your foundation?

A lot of homeowners think of a foundation as "what's under the house" and the basement as a completely separate feature.

In reality, your basement is part of the foundation system. It's designed to support the weight of your home while also giving you valuable living or storage space.

Whether your home has:
🏠 A basement
🧱 A crawl space
✅ A concrete slab
🌾 Or an engineered post-frame foundation
..the goal is always the same: safely transfer the weight of the structure into the ground.

So, how deep should a foundation be?

The answer is: it depends.

Every project is unique, and the right depth is determined by several factors, including:

📍 The local frost line
🌎 Soil conditions
🏗️ The size and weight of the home
📋 Local building codes and engineering requirements

That's why there's no universal "magic number" for foundation depth. A properly designed foundation is tailored to the home and the property it's supporting.

At Lancaster Barndominiums, we believe every great barndominium starts below ground. While beautiful finishes and open floor plans get all the attention, it's the foundation that keeps your dream home standing strong for generations.

Have questions about foundations, basements, or planning your future barndominium? Drop them in the comments. We'd love to help!

Bringing Back the American Dream, One Build at a Time.🏡

06/26/2026

🏡 Now this is how you make an entrance.

This custom post-frame building is coming together beautifully. The bold exterior, stone accents, oversized garage doors, and freshly laid asphalt create a clean, professional look that's built to impress and built to last.

The new asphalt isn't just about curb appeal. It provides a durable surface for vehicles, equipment, and daily traffic while helping improve drainage and accessibility around the building.

💡 Quick Fact: Asphalt is one of the most cost-effective paving materials available. It's durable, flexible, and can handle seasonal temperature changes better than many rigid surfaces, making it a popular choice for driveways, parking areas, and access roads.

Every great project is the result of careful planning, quality craftsmanship, and attention to detail from the ground up. And when the final touches start coming together, the vision becomes reality.

Thinking about a custom barndominium, hobby shop, garage, or multi-purpose post-frame building? Lancaster Barndominiums can help you create a space that's as functional as it is beautiful.

📞 Ready to start building? Let's talk.

05/30/2026

🎙️ 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨

What if the American dream of owning a home isn’t dead... just outdated? 👀

In our newest episode, “Rebuilding the Entry Level Housing Model: Barndominiums for the Working Class”, we dive into one of the biggest conversations in housing today: why traditional starter homes are becoming harder to reach, and how barndominiums could change the game for hardworking families.

This isn’t just about building houses.
It’s about rebuilding opportunity. 🏡

Affordable doesn’t have to mean boring. Practical doesn’t have to mean cheap-looking. We’re talking about high-quality, functional homes designed for real people who want space, durability, freedom, and a future they can actually afford.

If you’ve ever looked at housing prices and thought, “There has to be a better way...” this episode is for YOU.

🎧 Tune in now and join the conversation shaping the future of homeownership.

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PqoQlhMtSUQMMu0srXDUY?si=J95vCC5tSS-GnfVV6Q2kQw

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rebuilding-the-entry-level-housing-model/id1835937587?i=1000770018153

05/26/2026

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we proudly stand in honor of the brave American heroes who gave their lives defending our freedom, our families, and the country we call home. 🇺🇸

Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love for this nation will never be forgotten.

As we gather with loved ones this weekend, we remember that freedom was never free.

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25, as we take time to reflect, remember, and honor the fallen.

God bless our heroes, their families, and the United States of America.

05/23/2026

From a 3D rendering to a real home built to last for generations. 🏡✨

This 52x42 barndominium is officially coming to life, and every stage of the build reflects the quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that goes into every JJ Builders project.
Strong construction. Functional design. Spacious living. A home made for family memories, future plans, and everyday life.

Whether you’re dreaming of a custom barndominium, workshop, garage, or multi-purpose space, we’re here to help turn your vision into reality from concept to completion.

Ready to build something of your own? Contact Lancaster Barndominiums today and let’s start planning your future space.