April 2009 Barn Of The Month

This 26' x 40' Gambrel is fully insulated with 4" of insulation on all framed outside walls.  It also includes (8) 56" x 78" Gable dormer add-ons with 8/8 insulated double hung windows.  The upstairs is offers a large space for a guest room, bathroom and great room.  The downstairs is has sheetrock with exposed beams to provide a finished look for the garage area.  A 48" x 48" wooden cupola with Copper Indian Chief weathervane caps off the barn.

A unique touch for this barn was the use of Hemlock from the customer's property that was used for some of the knee braces throughout.

Barn Specs:

• 26' x 40'  2-Story
• 8" x 8" Posts
• 8" x 10" Plate Beams & Girders
• 6" x 8" Floor Joists 4' o.c.
• Custom Door Package w/ (3) 9' x 8'  and 6' x 6'-8" Double Sliding Door
• 10/12 Roof Pitch
• 3" x 8" Rafters 2' o.c.
• 2" Roof decking
• 6" Square Cut Overhang
• Custom Window package
• 2" x 6" T & G decking on 2nd floor
• 1" x 8" Pine Shiplap siding
• 48" x 48" Decorative Cupola
• Heavy duty 3' wide stair kit