The Barn Yard Blog

From tree to timber frame, watch as this engineering marvel takes flight. With timbers as large as 12x16x24' long, teamwork & heavy machinery were essential for this build. Eight timber trusses were built by the crew on the ground, with each completed truss weighing 10,000 pounds and spanning 76' with no interior posts. A trio of cranes lifted the trusses, purlins, and roof rafters in place as the crew worked tirelessly among the timbers, mallets & oak pegs in hand, securing each post & beam with authentic timber frame joinery. To span 76' with heavy timber is near record setting. Powder coated steel angled turnbuckles, metal strapping, and traditional joinery with oak pegs all come together in the unique and airplane-inspired design.

An engineering marvel! Comprised of eight timber frame trusses clear spanning nearly 76', this airplane hangar is near record setting. Our entire crew came together to raise this one-of-a-kind timber frame airplane hangar. This was a landmark raising for The Barn Yard. Take a look at some of the pictures from the raising.

Surrounded by nature, and met on one end with a stone waterfall, this 20' x 75' Custom Timber Frame pergola is simply stunning. Douglas fir timbers form the posts, beams, rafters, and braces of the structure. Details, like scrolled ends and arched braces, add visual interest. A walk through the pergola showcases the intricate craftsmanship, from the base of the posts to the tops of the rafters. And, accented by gardens, two stone waterfalls, and a miniature pond, you’ll feel right at home. Let’s take a closer look.

Watch the full story of the design & construction of The Barn Yard Covered Bridge in this documentary video featured by Yankee Magazine.