January 2009 Barn Of The Month

This month's featured barn is another Country Workshop.  This 2-story layout shows the versatility of this design.  This barn features a half-balcony emphasizing a 2-story cathedral on half of the footprint.  With custom French doors and a tile floor, this barn creates an ideal setting for entertaining.

Barn Specs:

• 24' x 36' 2-Story
• 8" x 8" Posts
• 8" x 10" Plate Beams
• 8" x 12" Ridge Beam
• 8" x 10" Header at Gable Walls
• 8" x 10" Tie Beams
• 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
• 4" x 10" Rafters 3' o.c. -6"x10" Rafters for Dormer Framing
• 2" Roof decking
• 6" Square Cut Overhang
• Custom Window package
• 9' to Plate first floor
• 12'-9" 2nd Floor with partial balcony
• 2" x 6" T & G decking on 2nd floor
• 1" x 8" Pine Shiplap siding
• 42" x 42" Decorative Cupola
• Heavy duty 3' wide stair kit