Building quality kitset sheds since 2004

American Barns

American Barns

American barns are NZ’s favourite looking shed. They look great, although sometimes the purpose people intend to use them for doesn’t quite suit. Inside the building are internal portal legs that support the main roof, these can restrict usable workspace and access.

American Barns

Built the way they should be.

American Barns are one of New Zealand’s most loved building styles — and we build them properly. We supply and build superb American Barns nationwide, whether you’re after a full build or a kitset you put together yourself.

What people use American Barns for
  • Pony stables
  • Workshops
  • Storage
  • Car storage
  • Horse stables
  • Outhouses
  • Houses
  • Accommodation

Designed Around the Cladding

Unlike other shed companies who build to simple sizes and trim the excess once cladding is installed, we design around the cladding from the start. Everything lines up, looks right, and there’s minimal waste. See our Real Good Sheds page for a detailed look at the difference.

Full Open Span Option

Our American Barns can be upgraded to remove the internal portal legs entirely, giving you a completely clear open span workspace inside — no obstructions, no compromises. It’s a game changer for workshops and large storage spaces.

Fully Customisable

We build with a main roof pitch of 22 degrees and 9 or 12 degrees on the side roofs, and we can customise to any height, length, or width. We always pay close attention to the proportions of the building, because how it looks matters just as much as how it performs.

If you’re building the kitset yourself, our logical instruction book and expert phone support make the process straightforward from start to finish.

American Barns We’ve Built Across New Zealand

Real builds, real results. Take a look at some of the American Barns we’ve supplied and built for Kiwi properties just like yours.

American Barn Tauranga

American Barn Tauranga

American Barn

American Barn

American Barn Taupo

American Barn Taupo

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Why Choose Us

We do things differently — and it shows in every building we supply.

New Zealand Steel

New Zealand Steel

Locally sourced New Zealand Steel throughout — dependable quality, accountable supply chain, built to last.

Site Specific Engineering

Site Specific Engineering

Engineered for your exact site conditions — not a generic solution. Built right, from the ground up.

20 Years Experience

20 Years Experience

Over 20 years of expertise goes into every barn we design and build, from pitch angles to the finishing details.

COLORSTEEL® Cladding

COLORSTEEL® Cladding

Genuine COLORSTEEL® cladding, engineered for the NZ climate. Strong, weathertight, and available in a full range of colours.

American Barn Design & Construction

American barns are designed for both function and style, with strong structure and durable materials.

  • Steel Shed Framing
  • Steel Shed Cladding
  • Shed Foundations

Explore More Barn Options

We offer a variety of barn styles to suit different uses and preferences.

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Find Answers to the Most Common Questions Here

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact us and we’ll get back to you quickly.

A Heritage barn is simply another way to say American barn or American-style barn they’re the same thing, a farm a style building with a higher center section and lower side wings, this design is popular for its appearance.

Kitset Sheds Limited’s barns are a practical shed solution that has appeal. Our experience and unique design is all about looks, strength and practicality.

Dream it. Design it. Build it.

Bring your ideas to life with our easy-to-use 3D shed designer

What They Say About Kitset Sheds

Don’t just take it from us. Here is what some of our happy clients have to say

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