From Pinterest Board to Forever Home: How to Make Your Dream Build a Reality

Dustin Wiebold
Jun 16
2 min read

Performance By Design | June 2025

Dream Big. Build Smart. Live Free.

We’ve all done it — saved images of dreamy farmhouse kitchens, rustic lofts, or modern open-concept spaces to our phones or Pinterest boards… and thought, “That’s beautiful, but totally out of reach.”

The truth? You can build the home you’ve always imagined — and you don’t need to go into massive debt or sacrifice your vision to do it.

Welcome to the Shell-Only SIP Build — your most flexible, budget-friendly path to custom homeownership.

🛠️ What Is a Shell-Only Barndominium?

A shell-only package gives you the full exterior structure — framed and enclosed — using high-performance SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) construction.

This includes:

Exterior Walls to Include Siding and roofing
Windows and doors
A weather-tight building envelope
Energy Modeling with HVAC Consultation

The interior? That’s where you come in.

Finish it at your own pace, with your style, and on your timeline. Whether it’s DIY or working with your own subs, this method gives you freedom without compromise.

💸 Why It’s Smarter Financially

Shell-only builds are a game-changer for:

Saving on upfront labor costs
Spreading your investment over time
Gaining more control over finishes and function

You can live in your home sooner and complete it piece by piece — from the flooring to the fixtures — on your own terms.

🧱 The Power of SIP Panels

Traditional framing just doesn’t compare.

Our Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) offer:

Faster build times (think: weeks, not months)
Energy savings of up to 60%
Superior indoor air quality and comfort
Long-term durability that stands up to weather and time

It’s smarter. It’s greener. It’s the future of custom home building.

📋 We Don’t Leave You Hanging

Here’s what really sets Performance By Design apart:

✅ We help you research your local county requirements

✅ We guide you through permits and zoning questions

✅ We help you determine what is needed to secure your certificate of occupancy

✅ We stay involved from first conversation to final walkthrough

Most companies deliver panels and walk away. We walk the road with you.

📌 What we help you with, when coosing a PBD Shell-Only Build:

SIP panels (walls + roof)
Windows and exterior doors
Framing & weatherproofing
Permit support + occupancy guidance
Hands-on project planning + customization options
A team that actually answers the phone

🌾 The Dream Is Yours — Let’s Build It Together

Whether you're creating your forever home, a rental retreat, or a homestead oasis, your dream doesn’t belong in a Pinterest folder — it belongs on land, under sky, and built with intention.

At Performance By Design, we believe in more than just buildings. We believe in designing a life you love.

📞 Ready to start your story?

Call us at 763-220-0004 or visit PBDMN.net/book-online

Lets bring your dream to life — from the first panel to the last paintbrush.

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