20×30 King Post Barn, Pavilion, Cabin, Garage, or Farm Stand Plans
The 20×30 King Post Barn Design.
Video Summary
What’s Included with the King Post Barn Plans?
These are full construction plans that you can build from. Plus, included with these king post barn plans is my ebook titled How to Build Your Post and Beam Barn. The book guides you through the entire construction process step by step, offering insights into securing local timbers, finding suitable contractors, and preparing your site effectively.
You can purchase these plans in both the Homesteader and DIYer librarys.
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The Homesteader
- These Plans that are well suited for the small homesteader with a small amount of livestock.
- Limited to our Barn Plans under 1,000 square feet.
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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….
8 U brackets
125 ct 3/8 x 8″ RSS screws
100 ct 5/16 x 5 1/8″ RSS screws
100 ct 5/16 x 4″ RSS screws
Hardware Kits are only avalible for member’s of the Barn Plans Library. Check out the member’s area for more information on hardware kits!
Hardware Pricing
4 hole strap plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$44.99 per piece Bare Steel
$52.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
6 hole strap plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$44.99 per piece Bare Steel
$52.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
T plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$54.99 per piece Bare Steel
$62.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
Plus plates
(2 needed for each connection)
$64.99 per piece Bare Steel
$72.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
U brackets
$54.99 per piece Bare Steel
$62.99 per piece Powder Coated Black
2-Stage U brackets
$64.99 per piece Bare Steel
$72.99 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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