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Spotlight on Light Fixtures
As we approach the darkest day of the year, December 21, we turn the spotlight on light fixtures. When you add the electrical package to any of our garages, barns, or sheds, you power up an array of light fixture possibilities. Because great lighting can make your barn extraordinary.
Read More Posted to Blog: Thursday, December 19, 2013
Danbury Elks Lodge Crane Day
Since when did a little snow stop The Barn Yard crew? Following blizzard conditions yesterday, the crew was at the job site first thing this morning. They had no time to waste. Today is crane day at the new Danbury Elks Lodge on Route 7.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Delivering our warmest holiday greetings from our family to yours. We're proud to be working for the brand, doing what has to be done to finish what we start and keep our promise to you, our customer. Thank you for entrusting us this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages.
Read More Posted to Blog: Thursday, December 12, 2013
Christmas Decorating Contest
Get out the lights, grab a wreath, and get decorating your Barn Yard building because we're having a Christmas decorating contest! The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to The Barn Yard and placement on the homepage of our website. Submit entries via email or Facebook from now until December 22. Read on for official rules.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Spotlight on 3D Design Service
You already know that The Barn Yard & Great Country Garages is unique. From our unparalleled offering of mini barns all the way up to mega barns, there's no one quite like us. But did you also know that we offer an exclusive 3D Design Service with every custom building project? Seeing 3D renderings of your building before it's built helps you fine-tune the design and make sure everything is just right.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, December 04, 2013
The Story of the Transom Dormer
Offering elegant style while also allowing more light into the building, the transom dormer is a stylish option on Grand Victorians, Victorian Cottages, sheds, garden sheds, garages, and homes. But even more, the transom dormer is a Barn Yard original.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, November 22, 2013
Sliding Barn Doors
You know us by our barn-like garages. One of the most requested options on our custom garages are sliding barn doors. Learn more about this distinctive option that's an American classic.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Why Buy In-Stock?
This question often arises at this time of year. Why buy an in-stock building instead of ordering and building one? In this article, we hope to "shed" some light on the subject.
Read More Posted to Blog: Monday, November 11, 2013
Large Barn Project Built Right
The barn builders at The Barn Yard have built this large 78' x 200' barn in Goshen, CT the right way. Attention to detail, hard work by our own crew, and commitment to the original vision have created what you see today. Our barn building crew is now putting the finishing touches on the barn...only 2 weeks from raising the very first walls.
Read More Posted to Blog: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Progress on the 78' x 200' Barn
Much progress has been made this week on the massive 78' x 200' barn project in Goshen, CT. The windows are in, the plywood is on the roof, the roof underlayment is in place, and the metal roof is on.
Read More Posted to Blog: Friday, October 25, 2013