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Construction Guide Print E-mail

Introduction

  I.0 Welcome to Yankee Barn
  I.1 Work Begins at Yankee Barn Homes
    I.1.1 Build Plan Approval
    I.1.2 Crafting the Frame
    I.1.3 Building the Walls and Roof
    I.1.4 On the Road to Your Site
       
       

Chapter 1 Site Preparations

  1.0 Site Preparations
  1.1 Preparations on Your Site
    1.1.1 Permits and Approvals
    1.1.2 Graded Beams
    1.1.3 Excavation and Site Preparation
    1.1.4 The Foundation
    1.1.5 First Floor System or the "Deck"
       
       

Chapter 2 Planning and Delivery

  2.0 Delivery and Shell Inspection
  2.1 Time and Labor Estimates
    2.1.1 Yankee Barn Supervisors
    2.1.2 Time and Labor Estimate
    2.1.3 Additional Labor Requirements
Pre-Delivery Checklist
    2.1.4 Additional Information
  2.2 Delivery
    2.2.1 What You Will Find
    2.2.2 Unloading
    2.2.3 Extended Storage
       

Chapter 3 Raising the Frame

  3.0 Raising the Frame
  3.1 Your Post and Beam Frame
  3.2 The Yankee Barn Frame System
    3.2.1 Frame Layout Plan
    3.2.2 Structural Frame Legend
Typical Structural Frame Abbreviations
    3.2.3 Exploded Isometric Views and Shop
Drawing Sheets
    3.2.4 Tolerances
    3.2.5 Fasteners
  3.3 Frame Raising Sequence
To Assemble the First Floor Structural Frame
  3.4 The Second Floor System(s)
    3.4.1 Joists and Plywood Floor
    3.4.2 Laminated Planking
  3.5 Frame Assembly Above the Second Floor
  3.6 Dormer Frames
    3.6.1 Dormers
    3.6.2 Dormers Frame Installation Instructions
    3.6.3 Dormer Fasteners and Hangers
  3.7 Framing Variations in the Carriage House & Studio Frames
  3.8 Framing Variations in Partial Frame Specification
    3.8.1 Partial Frame -Assembly Sequence
       
       

Chapter 4 Installation of Wall Panels

  4.0 Wall Panels
  4.1 Wall Panel System
  4.2 Installation of Wall Panels
    4.2.1 Blueprints
    4.2.2 Preparation
    4.2.3 Installation of Closed Wall Panels
    4.2.4 Installation Sequence
    4.2.5 Vertical Connections Between Panels
    4.2.6 Upper Panels Connections
    4.2.7 Installation of Open Panel Walls
       
 

Chapter 5 Installation of Roof Panels

  5.1 Description of Roof Panel System
    5.1.1 Vented Roof Panel System
  5.2 Installation of the Roof Panels
    5.2.1 Plans
    5.2.2 Preparation
    5.2.3 Positioning the Roof Panels
    5.2.4 Fastening
    5.2.5 Dormer Roofs
    5.2.6 Variations on Roof Layouts
    5.2.7 Precut Rafters
       
 

Chapter 6 Exterior Finish

  6.0 Exterior Finish Exterior Finish
  6.1 Material / Sequence
  6.2 Shiplap Siding
  6.3 Trim
  6.4 Corners
  6.5 Roof Trim
    6.5.1 Eave Trim
    6.5.2 Gable Trim
  6.6 Skylights
    6.6.1 Skylight Framed with Support Kit
    6.6.2 Installing the Skylight
    6.6.3 Finishing and Trimming the Skylight
  6.7 Roofing
  6.8 Windows and Doors
    6.8.1 Loose Shipped Windows
    6.8.2 Greenhouse Glass
    6.8.3 Anderson Doors
    6.8.4 Entry Doors
  6.9 Skirt Boards and Pentroofs
    6.9.1 Skirt Board
    6.9.2 Pentroofs
  6.10 Clapboards and Cedar Shingles
    6.10.1 Clapboards
    6.10.2 Cedar Shingles
  6.11 Porches
  6.12 Exterior Stain
    6.12.1 Touch-up
       
 

Chapter 7 Interior Finish

  7.0 Interior Finish
  7.1 Yankee Barn Interior Finish Package
  7.2 Additional Frame Materials
    7.2.1 Knee Braces
    7.2.2. Attic Beams
  7.3 Attic Floor
  7.4 Laminated Planking
  7.5 Decorative and Additional Posts and Beam Frame
    7.5.1 Posts and Beam Frame for Partitions and Doors
    7.5.2 Extra Decorative Posts and Beams for Trim
  7.6 Interior Partitions
  7.7 Window and Door Trim
    7.7.1 Traditional Window and Door Trim
    7.7.2 Optional Beam Trim
    7.7.3 Exterior Door Openings
  7.8 Chamfer Strips
     
       

Chapter 8 Optional Finishing Items

  8.0 Finishing Details
  8.1 Yankee Barn Interior Doors
    8.1.1 Care
  8.2 Stairsets
    8.2.1 Design
    8.2.2 Installation
  8.3 Balcony and Stair Railings
    8.3.1 "Traditional" Railing Installation
  8.4 Southern Yellow Pine Flooring
    8.4.1 Material Handling
    8.4.2 Preparing the Subfloor
    8.4.3 To Install the Southern Pine Flooring
    8.4.4 Finishing Recommendations
  8.5 Wainscoting
     
       

Chapter 9 Electrical

  9.0 Electrical
  9.1 Planning
    9.1.1 Thoughts on Lighting, Fans, and Outlets
  9.3 Running the Electrical Wires
    9.2.1 First Floor Outlets
    9.2.2 Wall Switches
    9.2.3 Ceiling Fixtures
    9.2.4 Second Floor Outlets
    9.2.5 Fixtures Mounted on Roof Support Beams
    9.2.6 Exterior Outlets and Fixtures
    9.2.7 Exhaust Fans
    9.2.8 Greenhouse Exhaust Fans
       
       

Chapter 10 Plumbing

  10.0 Plumbing
  10.1 Planning
  10.2 Second Floor Bathroom
  10.3 Plumbing Vents
     
       

Chapter 11 Heating, Cooling and Ventilation

  11.0 Heating, Cooling and Ventilation
  11.1 Energy Efficiency
  11.2 Planning
  11.3 Heating and Cooling
    11.3.1 Hot Water Heat
    11.3.2 Forced Hot Air/Air Conditioning
    11.3.3 Duct Work Layout
    11.3.4 Concealing Duct Work
    11.3.5 Air Handlers
  11.4 Ventilation
    11.4.1 Air Exchangers
    11.4.2 Outside Air Supply
  11.5 Background Information on Heating and Cooling Supply
    Welcome Home
     
       

Glossary

 
       

Appendix A Nail and Spike

       
 
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