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>>1789787
I'm a huge advocate for post frame for simple construction. It's pretty forgiving, simple, and fast. You can make them look really nice or really boring.
>place posts upright
>apply outside horizontal boards (girts)
>add headers (thicker girts to support roof)
>throw up the trusses and purlins
>add trim
>add metal siding everywhere
>?????
>finish inside as desired
>live inside
They are often very cheap/sqft compared to stick framing and exceptionally strong. They also insulate well.

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