The Barn Yard Blog

It was an adventure for our crew as they headed west to raise this 30' x 54' custom post & beam barn kit in the heart of Montana. Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, there was no shortage of inspiring scenery for the crew as they raised the barn timber by timber.

We’re proudly serving the Southeast United States! Enjoy the timeless authenticity of our post & beam barns, cabins, barn homes, and timber frame pavilions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Made for adventure seekers, imagine our post & beam structures on your hunting grounds, by a secluded lake, or on a mountainside.

A post and beam barn is a beautiful and functional addition to any property. It's a versatile structure that can serve as a hobby barn, office, or even a living and entertaining space. If you're considering adding a post and beam barn to your property, you will have plenty of opportunities for customizations and decisions, and choosing the right post and beam barn kit can be a daunting task. There are many factors to consider, including size, design, and materials. In this blog post, we'll discuss some of the most important factors to consider when choosing a post and beam barn kit.

From workshops to housing, our carriage barns are truly versatile. In Nebo, North Carolina, you’ll find a breathtaking Carriage Barn that accomplishes both—the first floor serves as a spacious workshop and storage area for cars and equipment, and the second floor is a rustic living space ready to provide for its guests. We shipped this barn out as a kit to North Carolina and assisted with its raising. Let’s take a tour of this 36' x 36' Lenox Carriage Barn.

34' x 28' Lenox Carriage Barn Kit being raised in Petersham, MA. Watch as our crew assembles the timber frame for this authentic barn.

Your cabin getaway is here. Introducing the Timber Frame Trapper’s Cabin. Featuring authentic timber frame construction, a 5' open lean-to porch, traditional wood joinery with hardwood oak pegs, and much more. Watch in-person as we build this cabin on the shop floor during our Open House on January 28, 2023.

We sent two raising supervisors to assist the customer's local crew and raised the timber frame in two and a half days during a hot and hazy summer in northern Montana.

Our crew raised the timber frame for this 36' x 48' Saratoga Post & Beam Barn in Haskell, Oklahoma. Watch how the barn takes shape, with each timber connected using traditional mortise & tenon joinery.

Enjoy this fast-paced video showcasing timber frame raisings from all over New England, from Carriage Barns to timber frame homes, center aisle barns, custom barns, event venues, timber frame pavilions, and more.

Totally digging the retro vibe on this video of a post & beam barn raising. Was shot back in the fall but looks like it was from 50 years ago. While we now use advanced tech to design our timber frames, they're still assembled by hand like they always were.