How to Build a Barn Article Series
How to Securely Install Post Brackets for Barn Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
For a standard Post Bracket installation, position your wedge anchors diagonally across from each other in the slots on the U bracket’s tabs. This method provides a balanced, sturdy attachment. When dealing with corners, it’s tempting to cut the U bracket
How to Build a Post and Beam Barn: The Basics Step by Step
Welcome, folks, to the exciting world of post and beam barn building! In today's adventure, we will unveil the secrets of constructing your own post and beam barn or a modified timber frame structure. Let's dive into the step-by-step process to empower you to build a...
Building a Barn: A Step-by-Step Guide
Have you ever dreamed of having a quaint little barn in your backyard? Have you always wanted to have a spacious workshop? Building a barn is a great way to add huge amounts of value to your property, but the construction process can seem overwhelming. Don’t worry!
Free Pole Barn Plans
How to get Free Pole Barn PlansAre you looking for free pole barn plans? Maybe you need some ideas and inspiration on planning your dream barn. If this is true you have come to the right place! We are offering several free books to download that are packed full of...
How To Set A Post
How to set a post, and install U Brackets in Your new BarnThe following two videos show in detail, how to install foundation U brackets, and how to set a post. If you have any questions on this process, just let me know.How to set a postGet access to more videos like...
How To Install A T-Plate
How to Install T plates on the Posts in Your new BarnThe following two videos show in detail, How to Install T plates on the Posts in Your new Barn. If you have any questions on this process, just let me know.How to install T PlatesGet access to more videos like this,...
Horse Barn Designing Planning
Horse barn design and layout planningWhy would you want to build a timber frame horse barn? Many people choose to board their horses, but there is nothing as wonderful as looking out your window and seeing your horse frolicking in the pasture. When you choose to house...
Gambrel Barn Plans
High Pitched Gable Barns One of the Oldest Barn Designs.Here you will find several gambrel barn designs. The gambrel roof became popular on barns after the American Civil war. The Gambrel barn allowed farmers to increase the size of their loft space without making the...
Gable Barns
High Pitched Gable Barns One of the Oldest Barn Designs.These traditional post and beam barn kits are inspired by the old high gable barns found near the Grand River in Michigan. High pitched barns are one of the oldest barn designs. Farmers of old needed a very steep...
Free Barn Plans
Free Barn Plans BooksWhile doing my research years ago on Old barn Designs, that I could bring to the modern era, I found tons of cool old books full of old Barn Plans, Innovations, and ideas. In the past I just had links to those books on this page, but now I have...
Foundation and Site Prep
How to build a post and beam barn on almost any foundation.Ready to prepare your site? Good, lets get started. Here is a checklist for preparing your barn building site. 1.Clear any brush and or trees on your building site. 2.Make sure your site is leveled. Rent a...
Better Than Pole Barns
Why are post and beam barn kits better than pole barns?Well, would you rather have this?Or This?Pole Barns, are cheap, easy to slap together, and designed for human convenience, not creature comfort. You know what they are. You’ve seen them on the big corporate farms....
Free EBook
How to Build a Post and Beam Barn Enter your email below to receive your free ebookLearn how to build a barn, shed, or garage with this new barn construction book. Have you ever dreamed of building a barn? I...
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The Ideal Horsebarn
Picture This: In the heart of a rolling countryside, nestled among whispering trees and fields of wildflowers, stands a timber frame barn that embodies rustic elegance and timeless charm. Its sturdy wooden beams, weathered by years of standing tall against the...
Gothic Barns: A Homesteader’s Guide to Durable and Efficient Design
The Gothic barn, with its distinctive arched roof and robust frame, caught my eye as a structure that’s not just functional but also has an aesthetic charm. The design, which dates back to
Gothic Barns: Creating Enchanting Wedding Venues with Timeless Design
The Gothic barn, with its distinctive architectural features and robust construction, offers an idyllic backdrop for weddings, imbuing each ceremony with a sense of history and romance.
How to Securely Install Post Brackets for Barn Building: A Step-by-Step Guide
For a standard Post Bracket installation, position your wedge anchors diagonally across from each other in the slots on the U bracket’s tabs. This method provides a balanced, sturdy attachment. When dealing with corners, it’s tempting to cut the U bracket
Cutting Timbers in Advance: What is the best size to cut?
Question: Aaron- Thank you for all the helpful info on your website. I just recently purchased a bandsaw mill and am going to start cutting timbers for later use. I am years away from thinking about a specific barn design but know I want to create these post and beam...
Plank Frame Barn Construction: A Deep Dive into John L. Shawver’s Book
John L. Shawver’s “Constructing a Plank Frame Barn,” Forever changed the way farmers build barns.
Barn Plans and Outbuildings | by Orange Judd Company, published in 1886
Barn Plans and Outbuildings is a book that provides a wealth of designs and plans for constructing barns, outbuildings, and other farm structures. Originally published in 1881, this book offers a unique insight into the architecture and construction of these essential structures during the 19th century.
Barn to Barndominium, The Secret’s in the Loft
Hey guys, Barn Geek here. This knee wall is one of those difficult things to translate from plans to real-world scale. That knee wall on the plans looks short, and people might think they won't have much room. I am approximately 5 foot 10, or 5 foot 8. This is our...
Taming SPRING POLE Widow-Makers for a Safer Timber Harvest
As you harvest timbers for your barn project you will inevitably encounter a very dangerous situation in the woods called a Spring Pole. There are videos on youtube that discuss spring poles but most of them approach it by using two different cutting techniques. DO...