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Timber Framing the Airplane Hangar: Part Three
In January of 2025, our entire crew came together in the bitter cold to raise the frame for a spectacular, one-of-a-kind timber frame airplane hangar. Over 77,000 board feet of Douglas fir was cut to perfection for this post & beam project. Eight monstrous queen post trusses, weighing over 10,000 pounds each, create a wide open interior spanning a massive 76'. SIPs were added to insulate the hangar, and reclaimed barn board and corrugated metal siding & roofing complete the weathertight shell. Today, the hangar is finished, now home to a Pilatus PC-12 NGX turboprop aircraft.
Scenic Saratoga Barn Wedding Venue
In Statesville, NC, a standout 60' x 48' Preakness Saratoga Barn Kit has been turned into a rustic wedding reception hall. The customer’s love for horses and fascination with weddings led them to create Chickadee Hill Farms: a family-owned farm and event venue that hosts weddings, seasonal events, and more amidst nature’s serenity.
“Dressing Up” Your Timber Frame Barn
We construct each of our timber frame barns with the same authentic post & beam joinery, high quality materials, and care. But, no two barns are exactly alike. Make your barn uniquely yours with any combination of siding, windows, doors, and accents. Take a look at popular upgrades, features, and options to our authentic post & beam barns.
Redefining Sheds
Visit The Barn Yard and discover a world of entirely different sheds. Built better from the inside out, The Barn Yard sheds are engineered for strength and designed for timeless appeal. Creating the space you need has never looked, or functioned, better. Watch our latest TV commercial, now airing locally.
Raising an Epic 18' x 24' Teton Timber Frame Pavilion
Watch as The Barn Yard crew raises an epic pavilion, from timber delivery to base plate prep, raising the frame, and the completed build. A Douglas fir timber frame with resawn texture, upgraded 10x10 posts and 10x rafter plates, arched king post style trusses, authentic joinery with oak pegs, and Sansin stain will give a presence in the backyard by the pool.
ADU FAQ
ADUs have become increasingly popular in New England, as well as the rest of the United States, in recent years. We recently unveiled a new line of ADUs, combining efficient floor plans with high quality materials to create luxurious accessory dwelling units that meet and exceed local and state requirements. But, there are a lot of questions you may have about ADUs and what they entail. In this blog, we will answer some common questions about ADUs, their regulations, and how The Barn Yard can help you craft your ideal backyard ADU.
The Modern Dormer: Contemporary Style
The modern dormer, available for our Victorian and Grand Victorian series sheds, is a popular option with versatility and style. It allows for windows to continue seamlessly from the dormer through the shed wall, creating a contemporary wall of windows that lets in more light than ever before. The modern dormer is available in several different configurations to fit your needs.
A Truly Exceptional Grand Victorian Garage
In Durham, CT, this 16' x 22' Grand Victorian Cape Garage is surrounded by the colors of spring. The Grand Victorian series is known for luxury, creating a grand space with versatile use. This Grand Victorian Cape is no different. The garage has been outfitted with several windows, three doors, flower boxes, turkey tail peaks, custom painted siding, and a copper top cupola. It is truly an exceptional building.
Coastal Post & Beam Pool House
Authentic post & beam construction, cedar shake siding & roofing, bright colors, and serene scenes come together to create this impeccable 14' x 22' Custom Timber Frame Pool House on Rhode Island’s coast. This pool house, with a 9' timber frame porch overhang and a wide open interior, is the ideal place to spend time in the summer months. The cedar shake siding—a staple of the New England coast—was stained white, and along with the white trim and cedar shake roofing, makes for an elegant exterior. The timber frame pool house is surrounded by large hydrangea bushes, a fence, and offers a great view of the coast and the water beyond.
A Custom Carriage Barn on the Coast
A stunning coastal estate in Rhode Island is home to this custom 36' x 34' Lenox Carriage Barn. Like our standard Lenox, this timber frame barn has one enclosed lean-to and the iconic Carriage Barn silhouette. But, this barn has a steeper roof pitch and a unique truss system on the inside. The weathered pine siding and cedar shake roof adds character and charm to the exterior. Divided light windows, split sliding doors, transom windows, and two transom dormers let natural light flow through the barn. The unique scissor truss design allows for a clear span interior and cathedral ceilings throughout. This post & beam barn is used as an entertainment area for guests, with table games and a seating area.