Affiliate Disclosure

Updated June 2025

Welcome to Barndo Guru! Because trust is the foundation of any good barn build, we want to be crystal-clear about how our affiliate disclosure works. When you explore our free barndominium floor plans, read our guides on Barndominium 101, or compare kit prices, you’ll notice some outbound links. A portion of these are barndominium affiliate links. If you click a link and end up purchasing a kit, tool, or service, we may earn a small commission—at zero additional cost to you. These commissions keep the lights on, pay our researchers, and ensure every diagram, calculator, and cost breakdown stays free for future builders.

Below you’ll learn which kit provider affiliate programs we partner with, how commissions are tracked, and how we decide which products make the cut in our barndominium product recommendations. We also outline your rights under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and how to contact us with questions. Ready? Let’s dive in.

Why We Have an Affiliate Disclosure

Transparency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s required by FTC endorsement guidelines. Whenever a recommendation can benefit us financially, we disclose it. This empowers you to decide whether a suggestion aligns with your goals and budget, and it keeps Barndo Guru compliant with U.S. consumer protection laws.

When you click an affiliate link on our site, the URL contains a unique tracking code. That code tells the merchant—say, a kit provider in Texas—that the visitor came from Barndo Guru. If you make a qualifying purchase within a set window (usually 24 to 90 days), the merchant pays us a percentage of the sale. These payments never influence the price you pay.

Our Affiliate Relationships

Kit Providers

We collaborate with reputable companies such as Worldwide Steel Buildings and several region-specific suppliers. Each partner must have at least five years in business, transparent pricing, and verifiable customer reviews before we list them.

Builders

Some licensed barndominium builders offer referral commissions when readers book a build through our links. We spotlight only contractors who provide written warranties, clear lead times, and documented safety records.

Tools & Products

From self-tapping fasteners to moisture-resistant insulation, every tool or material we link goes through hands-on testing in our demo shop or earns a minimum 4.5-star rating across 100+ verified purchases.

Your Price Doesn’t Change

Affiliates sometimes negotiate bulk discounts that actually lower your total cost. When we secure a coupon or seasonal promo, we publish it near the link so you can apply savings instantly.

How We Select Products

Our editorial process blends data and field experience:

  • Performance tests – wind uplift, snow load, thermal efficiency.
  • Customer feedback – we review Better Business Bureau complaints and on-site testimonials.
  • Longevity & availability – we avoid suppliers with chronic backorders.
  • Value – we compare price-per-square-foot against national medians published by U.S. Census Bureau.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

We label every affiliate hyperlink with an asterisk (*) and a tooltip that reads “affiliate link.” Example: *. Hovering or tapping reveals the notice on mobile and desktop.

Questions & Contact Information

If anything about this affiliate disclosure feels unclear, email us at info@barndoguru.com. You can also review our Privacy Policy for details on data collection and cookie usage.

FAQ

No. The price you see is the price you pay—often lower thanks to exclusive reader discounts.

Share our guides with fellow DIYers, link to us from your blog, or simply leave feedback. Every bit helps keep unbiased barndominium knowledge free.

Commissions allow us to fund rigorous testing, but they never override product performance scores. If a kit under-performs, we remove it—commission or not.