30×40 Gable Barn Plans

15,000 Board Feet

These 30×40 Gable Barn Plans blend traditional good looks with modern ease of construction. This barn design has 2′ overhangs and features a strong roof to resist heavy snow. This barn design also features a unique king post style hay hood.

This barn design includes a 10′ wide center aisle and two 10′ wide outside aisles. In this configuration you have many options available to you. The most obvious would be to use the 10×10 areas between posts in the outside aisles for medium size horse stalls. Then you will end up with a total of 8 10×10 stalls, three on each side of the center aisle.

With a full loft you can enjoy a total of 1200 square feet of space above that regular pole barn designs just don’t offer. Use it to store hay, or an out of the weather place to hide out after chores. Sometimes you just want to get away from everything, shut off that cell phone and lay back in the hay. Doesn’t that sound relaxing? The sweet smell of the hay and the sound of the gentle blowing of the horses interrupted by the cackling of that Rhode island red hen announcing to the world the arrival of a freshly lain egg.

These are full construction plans that you can build this barn from. Plus you will also get included with these plans my ebook titled How to Build Your Post and Beam Barn. The book takes you through the whole construction process step by step, including information about securing local timbers, finding the right contractors, and preparing your site.

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What’s Included With Your Barn Plans?

When you purchase this barn design, you’re not just getting a set of blueprints – you’re getting a complete barn-building system designed to save you time, money, and frustration. Here’s everything included with your plans:

Complete Construction Plans

These are full construction plans that you can build this barn from – not simplified sketches or concept drawings. Your high-resolution PDF plans include 10 or more detailed pages featuring:

• Cover page with complete load specifications and design details
• Foundation layout showing pier locations and dimensions
• Bent details (2-3 pages) – the major framework that forms the skeleton of your barn
• Material cut lists so you know EXACTLY what size timbers you need and how many of each timber to buy – no wasted trips to the lumberyard, and no guessing if you got the right stuff!
• Assembly diagrams with step-by-step visual guides
• Hardware specifications detailing every plate, bracket, and fastener required

Interactive 3D CAD Models

Visualize your barn before you build! CAD-designed 3D models help you see what your barn will look like already built. Get close-up details of your project that no 2D paper plans can possibly duplicate. Rotate, zoom, and explore every angle to understand how your barn comes together.

Complete Construction E-Guide: “How to Build Your Post and Beam Barn”

This comprehensive ebook takes you through the whole construction process step by step, including:

• Sourcing local timbers and finding affordable lumber in your area
• Site preparation and foundation requirements
• Finding the right contractors (if you need professional help for specific tasks)
• Tool requirements and equipment you’ll need
• Assembly techniques for post and beam construction
• Installing girts and purlins for structural integrity
• Board and batten siding installation methods
• Loft decking and roof sheathing best practices
• Finishing touches including painting or sealing your barn

Exclusive BarnGeeks Community Access

Join our private Facebook group where you’ll get advice from those who have already finished their barns. Ask questions from members who have been exactly where you are now, and when the time comes, give advice to those just starting their barn-building journey. This community is invaluable for troubleshooting, sharing tips, and staying motivated throughout your project.

Step-by-Step Video Tutorials

Access our members-only video library featuring secret tricks to save you time, frustration, and most importantly, money! These hands-on demonstrations show you exactly how to tackle each phase of construction with confidence.

Email Support

Get personalized answers to your specific questions. Whether you’re troubleshooting a construction challenge or need clarification on the plans, we’re here to help ensure your project succeeds.

Designed for Local Lumber & DIY Construction

These post and beam barn plans are specifically designed to utilize full-size rough cut lumber from your local sawmill or even timber from your own property. Unlike conventional plans that require expensive, standardized materials, these designs:

• Work with non-standard lumber dimensions
• Accommodate locally sourced timber species
• Feature simple joinery using modern timber framing screws and steel plates
• Require only basic tools: skill saw, drill, auger bit, and wrench

If you can cut simple angles with a skill saw, drill holes with an auger bit, and twist a wrench, you can build your own post and beam barn with these plans.

Print As Many Copies As You Need

Your digital plans can be printed as many times as necessary. Print a set for yourself, your builder, your building inspector, and whoever else needs a copy – no additional fees or restrictions.

Traditional Design Meets Modern Engineering

These barn plans blend the timeless beauty of traditional barn architecture with modern structural engineering. You get the classic look of barns built centuries ago, with the strength and reliability of contemporary construction methods.

Why Post and Beam Construction?

Post and beam barns are FAR superior to conventional pole barns in every way:

• Stronger structure with heavy timber framework
• More usable space with full lofts that pole barns can’t offer
• Flexible layout – no load-bearing walls to work around
• Timeless beauty that increases property value
• Built to last – timber frame buildings have been in use for over 1,000 years!

Money-Saving Guarantee

Architects typically charge $2,000-$5,000 for custom barn plans. Our plans give you professional-quality designs at a fraction of that cost, saving you thousands before you even break ground.

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