Preserving Yankee Barn Craftsmanship
Yankee Barn craftsmanship in the 21st Century looks very different than when YBH began building homes in 1969.
This category includes a broad range of blog posts all pertaining to post and beam building or the post and beam design process. Architectural inspirations, design ideas, tips for building new post and beam homes and additions and more!
Yankee Barn Builds New Designs
Yankee Barn is bursting at the seams with new designs this summer.
Prefab Construction Why The YBH Process Is Unique
Panelized prefab construction is not the same thing as a prefabricated modular build. The YBH process results in an insulated “shell” that your contractor finishes.
Coastal Home Best Build Practices
Building and designing a coastal home can be an exciting project, but it’s important to consider several factors before getting started.
Coastal Building Challenges and Opportunities
Coastal building requires unique considerations. The materials used must endure…
Green Building Practices Provide Sustainability at Yankee Barn
Yankee barn’s building system includes high R-value insulation, trademarked roof systems, and pre-installed Zip System® sheathing.
Building a Sustainable Home
A house utilizing quality systems that ensure durability and uses low-impact, high-performance materials is considered sustainable.
Post and Beam Flexibility in Living Spaces
Yankee Barn Homes Offer Post and Beam Flexibility Post and beam flexibility can not be overstated. The use of a timber frame structure affords far more freedom in design because there is less dependence on load-bearing walls. Living space can be open, with rooms defined by furniture while the flow of light is uninterrupted by…
Benefits of Building Prefab Homes with Yankee Barn
All prefabricated homes are dwellings, but not all dwellings are prefabricated or prefabricated using the same building method.
Mid Century Modern Inspired Highland View Goes Up
Once the factory production process has been completed on a Yankee Barn build, the home shell package components are shipped to the build site on flatbed trucks.
Winter Warmth in a Yankee Barn Home
The secret behind a Yankee Barn homes’ airtight quality is our True Panel System.
Misconceptions About Prefab Yankee Barn Homes
Misconceptions About Prefab Yankee Barn Homes Debunked Prefab is a word many of us confuse with other construction terms. Some people believe prefab is synonymous with the construction method used in modular homes. This is not true. It is also a common misconception that prefab equates with “costs less” or “cheaper”. In the case of…