Douglas Fir Post and Beam Homes

5 Things You Need To Know About Post and Beam Homes

Post & Beam Homes

1. Post and beam Homes Frame – What are the most important factors to consider? First, the quality and structural integrity of the wood in post and beam homes. We insist on using only the finest quality kiln dried Douglas Fir Structural Select or #1 grade wood for structural integrity and durability in our post and beam homes. We do not use green or unseasoned timbers and only source from members of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative.

The Sutton Barn Lifestyle

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At YBH we’re all about the barn lifestyle and our latest, The Sutton Barn, is no different. While YBH does indeed build post and beam homes, we also build really great post and beam barns/garages for a very competitive price! The Sutton Barn comes in at 24′ x 36′ of great storage space combined with a lot of fun. Why build ordinary, when extraordinary is also possible? Did someone say family gathering space, an impromptu dance or yes, even a game of basketball? Why yes, all these things become possible when you work with the team at YBH. But in case you’re thinking this is not a working barn, let me assure you, this beauty is tasked with many of the standard duties, too.

Bennington Cupola Night

The Cupola: Nobody Does It Better

Barn Homes

The cupola is one of those architectural features some may think of as an “ornament” or an add-on. Well, at Yankee Barn Homes not only do we love the idea of the cupola, we design and create them like no other post and beam company. Seriously, we’re the only post and beam company out there that…

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Exciting New Builds at Yankee Barn

Current Projects

We have some exciting new builds going on at Yankee Barn Homes. Although the two projects featured today are at the opposite end of the spectrum size-wise,  they are the perfect projects to showcase the custom capabilities of Yankee Barn Homes.  A classic Victorian style barn home we call The Mill River sits lakeside in…