20×30 Gambrel Barn Plans
with 10×20 lean-to
These 20×30 Gambrel Barn Plans are a great choice for the homesteader or farmer who wants a little more room in the loft for feed and tool storage. This barn would also be a great choice for a barn home or barndominum, with an optional lean-to for a covered porch.
There are 4 bents and 3 bays in this barn. With 19′ of clear span there is ample room to move around and work. There is 1200 square feet including the loft and it will only take up 600 square feet of space on your property, making this a perfect barn for a small acreage farm or a beautiful garage to house your tractors or classic cars.
This gambrel barn is the right size for a few cows or a small herd of goats or sheep. There is ample room for a milking stand, feed storage, and bedding.
This barn is also the perfect size and style for a wedding barn. Can you imagine what this barn might look like with fairy lights strung across its beams? The upper loft is perfect for bride and groom changing rooms or even a honeymoon suite.
Check out the video below for a photo tour of this barn after construction! Can you picture this barn on your property?
Want to see what barns are being built right now? Check our our facebook group to see real people with stories building from our plans!
Looking for a different style? Check out the 20×30 sugar shack barn plans!
Like the style but need more space? Check out the 40×60 Gambrel barn plans!
Check out what a similar sized king post pavvillion might look like here.
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Solid Steel Plate Timber Brackets
We have put together all the hardware you need to build this majestic post and beam barn! All the plates, brackets, and timber screws are there.
Hardware Kit for this barn includes....
20×30 with 10×20 Lean to Hardware Kit:
16 U-brackets
20 T-plates
250 ct 3/8 x 8″ RSS screws
250 ct 5/16 x 5 1/8″ RSS screws
500 ct 5/16 x 4″ RSS screws
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Hardware Pricing
4 hole strap plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$44.99 per piece Bare Steel
$54.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
6 hole strap plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$44.99 per piece Bare Steel
$54.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
T plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$54.99 per piece Bare Steel
$64.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
Plus plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$64.99 per piece Bare Steel
$74.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
U brackets
$54.99 per piece Bare Steel
$64.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
2-Stage U brackets
$64.99 per piece Bare Steel
$74.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
*Due to supply chain issues we no longer include bolts/nuts with plates or brackets. We recommend using local sources, like TSC (tractor supply) or online sources like Bolt Depot.
*shipping is not included
We also offer RSS Screws:
3/8" x 8" RSS (Timbers)
250 ct $349
5/16 x 5 1/8" RSS (Purlins)
250 ct $149
5/16" x 4" RSS (Girts)
250 ct $129
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