Ask the realtor for the manufacture's name. There are some good brands that bond the coating to the metal but others just spray paint. Be aware that even if the metal is insulated when there are those periodic hail storms there will be a drumming affect. Installing a fireplace might be able to be done but it might be less expensive to have an extension built for it.

Because there is no landscaping of any kind at least on this side of the building it may well have been a barn before being placed for sale. If you can see what the county records show. Sloppily changed in my mind because the supports for the overhang appear to be in grass and not on a concrete base.

Mini-Split any comments on the dark red walls that should absorb heat? Your roof comment is well known but how about the rest of the house.

Thanks all! The home in the original post isn't the house we are looking at......just one like it. Here is part of the house we are going to look at this weekend.

I just found out that the metal was erected by Worldwide and that they used soythane insulation - spray in.

Corrugated metal has been used in the constructions of homes and commercial building in Iceland since the late 19th century. And it is being used in modern home construction today. It is considered weather tight and reliable with regular maintenance. Check out the creative ways it is being used today.

One advantage of at least some metal roofs is that installing solar panels is easier.

It depends what is behind the metal. If it is "pole barn" construction, I would ask questions about the particulars of construction. I would not buy a house that relies on posts stuck in the ground.

If it's conventional framing, you can paint metal any color. I have put brick over metal panels.

Here in Texas these kinds of homes are called "barndominiums" they are often built way out where land is cheap. Typical construction costs are much less than traditional builds.

I often see advertisements of around 129K or so sometimes less for barndominiums here (brand new) but they are often times built in 'the middle of nowhere'. What does the surrounding area of this place look like?

What are they asking for the place? Is it in the 'middle of nowhere'? You may realize why they are selling it.

Very common in my area. Our best friends had one built which truly looks like a barn, with a covered porch all the way around. It was not a kit - it was Amish-built from scratch. They love it.

I don't believe they are kits. At least not here in Texas as far as I know. Builders build them.

You have to think in terms of 'unrestricted land' 9 times out of 10 this is where they are built. If a master planned community of homes was to be built here, you most certainly will have HOA. An HOA is not likely going to allow a 'barndominium' type build.

Think modular home. They look nice brand new, but because of the price it often draws poorer folk and after 10 years or so, things go south because there is no such home that doesn't require up keep, improvements etc. That costs money, no matter where you are from or where you are going.

You might want to check out EcoSteel homes. Gorgeous!

I purchased Amish furniture once then I actually visited the area that they were producing things.

I have never seen a corrugated metal house before. Sounds very interesting.

What I have heard is that a metal roof resounds with rain, sleet…so maybe vertical siding would make the house loud in a storm?

I am always concerned about resale value. Check realtor.com in your state and see what listing price is for this type of home.

Make your offer contingent on a building inspection and be very strict with the inspector.

Mean time, run down to the town building department. Ask them to pull all info available given to get town’s approval. MAKE SURE THE TOWN SIGNED OFF for an occupancy permit.

Interesting about modular homes/prefabricated homes being mentioned.

Real estate in my neck of the woods is selling fast and pricey.

A pre fab house, built several years ago, just went on the market for well over 2 million.

Gorgeous result…this particular one had the interior finished by the company.

I have seen more being built with a finish carpenter doing inside trim, staircase, etc.

What makes a prefab so appealing is all framing takes place inside a huge facility. No wood is exposed to the elements and is delivered to the site weather tight.

From the OP's second comment showing a home that they are interested it to me it appears that they are considering the metal one as a replacement. If that is the case proper footings for the roof support poles could be made. Also from the same picture's comments the location is probably not in a town so it would be the county or regional authorities they should check with. It would be the noise factor that would be the biggest problem for me. That and the idea of the the large hailstones leaving dents.